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sams60gmc · 03-18-2009, 09:40 AM

hey guys i've been working on wiring up my new parking lamps and ive noticed that they only come on when the switch is halfway pulled out is this correct? if so is there anyway i can make them stay on when the head lights are on too?

joe231 · 03-18-2009, 10:41 AM

yes that is correct.

you can tie together two wires to have them come on with the headlights also.....
from your name I assume you have a '60?
I'm not sure on a '60 though.
I will look for a link............

do you have a wiring diagram? tie your taillight wire to your park light wire.
I did ours up close to the headlight switch. also after this mod was done I was able to use a 73-up headlight switch. But our truck is a 4-5-6.

here is a link for the '60-'63 GMC conversion (imagine it is the same for you)
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/parklamp6063.htm

sams60gmc · 03-18-2009, 12:51 PM

Awesome man! That is exactly what I needed!

kizer · 03-18-2009, 12:58 PM

Just make sure you pick the right wire or your going to have your hood lights come on everytime you step on the brakes.

welsh kev · 03-18-2009, 04:41 PM

And make doubly sure you have good grounds on all the lights; chasing bad connections is one of the most frustrating parts of owning old iron!

Kizer, that actually happened to me on my 63 and a bad ground was the fault!

03-18-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	parking light help hey guys i've been working on wiring up my new parking lamps and ive noticed that they only come on when the switch is halfway pulled out is this correct? if so is there anyway i can make them stay on when the head lights are on too? __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

03-18-2009, 10:41 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: parking light help yes that is correct. you can tie together two wires to have them come on with the headlights also..... from your name I assume you have a '60? I'm not sure on a '60 though. I will look for a link............ do you have a wiring diagram? tie your taillight wire to your park light wire. I did ours up close to the headlight switch. also after this mod was done I was able to use a 73-up headlight switch. But our truck is a 4-5-6. here is a link for the '60-'63 GMC conversion (imagine it is the same for you) http://www.6066gmcguy.org/parklamp6063.htm __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-18-2009 at 10:55 AM.

03-18-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: parking light help Awesome man! That is exactly what I needed! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

03-18-2009, 12:58 PM	#4
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: parking light help Just make sure you pick the right wire or your going to have your hood lights come on everytime you step on the brakes. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-18-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
welsh kev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Carmarthen, Wales, UK Posts: 102	Re: parking light help And make doubly sure you have good grounds on all the lights; chasing bad connections is one of the most frustrating parts of owning old iron! Kizer, that actually happened to me on my 63 and a bad ground was the fault! __________________ 63 GMC fleetside, 305 V6; over-built, over thirsty and over here! Last edited by welsh kev; 03-18-2009 at 04:42 PM.



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