Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orbot · 01-10-2011, 06:07 PM

For the mid 80's chevy cabs.. i bought mine and the mounting hardware for the lamp assembly is kind of weird, nothing like the original one...anyone else has bought this that can show me how the hell it goes..

Restrorob · 01-10-2011, 06:28 PM

If I had to guess (which I am) you drill a hole for that rubber plug to fit snugly then slide it in, Then install the screw threw the light base and into the threads in the rubber. As you snug the screw it swells the rubber for a tight weather proof seal, But don't over tighten it.

Pop's C-10 · 01-10-2011, 06:35 PM

^That's how they work..i've used them before...I'd put some masking tap down, put tha light base up there, mark tha holes, center punch it, then drill out with a bit that matches, prime tha drilled holes, slip them in..

jitteryguy · 01-10-2011, 06:35 PM

I got mine from LMC, the inserts you pictured would be for if your add'n the light. drill two holes that they will slide in snugly and when ya tight'n the screw they swell up and hold it tight.

Melmann · 01-10-2011, 07:25 PM

I bought one of their lights and mine is like the one you have. I thought about using a newer model 3rd brake/ cargo light instead. Has anyone out there updated theirs? I don't mean to take your thread!

orbot · 01-10-2011, 07:27 PM

well i am replacing the old one..and thoose thing dont swell enough in order th remain in the stock holes... the lip goes inside the sheet metal right?? i think i will add a grommet and get it to work.. thanks guys.

Pop's C-10 · 01-10-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by orbot

well i am replacing the old one..and thoose thing dont swell enough in order th remain in the stock holes... the lip goes inside the sheet metal right?? i think i will add a grommet and get it to work.. thanks guys.

no..tha lip is meant to stay on to outside of tha hole...they are called well nuts.

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orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? For the mid 80's chevy cabs.. i bought mine and the mounting hardware for the lamp assembly is kind of weird, nothing like the original one...anyone else has bought this that can show me how the hell it goes.. Attached Images

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Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? If I had to guess (which I am) you drill a hole for that rubber plug to fit snugly then slide it in, Then install the screw threw the light base and into the threads in the rubber. As you snug the screw it swells the rubber for a tight weather proof seal, But don't over tighten it. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

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Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? ^That's how they work..i've used them before...I'd put some masking tap down, put tha light base up there, mark tha holes, center punch it, then drill out with a bit that matches, prime tha drilled holes, slip them in.. Last edited by Pop's C-10; 01-10-2011 at 06:40 PM.

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jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? I got mine from LMC, the inserts you pictured would be for if your add'n the light. drill two holes that they will slide in snugly and when ya tight'n the screw they swell up and hold it tight. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

01-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
Melmann Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lagrange Ga Posts: 48	Re: Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? I bought one of their lights and mine is like the one you have. I thought about using a newer model 3rd brake/ cargo light instead. Has anyone out there updated theirs? I don't mean to take your thread! __________________ Mel

01-10-2011, 07:27 PM	#6
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Anyone bought the LMC cargo lamp ? well i am replacing the old one..and thoose thing dont swell enough in order th remain in the stock holes... the lip goes inside the sheet metal right?? i think i will add a grommet and get it to work.. thanks guys.



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