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View Poll Results: Would you want an underhood light? | |||
Maybe...been thinkin bout it myself. |
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12 | 37.50% |
Nope, they are annoying and put more light in your eyes than on the engine. |
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5 | 15.63% |
Yup, but I haven't gotten around to it. |
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12 | 37.50% |
Too much rust on my hood, no place to bolt it up to. |
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4 | 12.50% |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll |
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#1 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Ok, Any of you who have been on the parts board recently has probably seen the overwhelming requests for the glove box lights. ( CLICKEY )
Something I had thought of in the past, but since determined that I don't personally like, is the under hood lamp. (a member has already asked me about it) I'm sure I could get a bunch, but I don't know if the market is there. This would be another simple upgrade, involving drilling a small hole in the ribbing under the hood and using a short screw to mount it. Then just running a wire to a 12 volt source. (directly to the battery with an inline fuse would work fine) I am not 'taking orders'...as of yet. If there is a good responce, I will try to grab a hand full next time I'm at one of the local yards. So is this a good idea, is there a market for this item? (as always, my prices are pretty dang low) Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-06-2003 at 03:45 PM. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 1,062
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I know it's early days yet, but put me down for one if you do decide to take the orders Andy!
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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I think I am gonna try to mount the light with the cord like on newer model trucks.
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#4 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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krue, that is another idea, and the older 280Z had a similar set up, but I never see either newer trucks, nor 280s in my local yards.
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Have A Nice Day!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 356
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I think that i would like one too. Will keep an eye out if you go forward with this one.
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#6 |
Your UncleBen
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Location: Indian Trail, NC
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I seen one of those cord mounted lights in a friend of mine mom's truck. It is a 1996 1500 extended cab. It was mounted on the passanger side innerfender. Might be something to look for in the yards if people are interested.
lata CHRIS
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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You left out one on the vote for people that have one already. I put one on mine a few years ago and love it. It's mounted dead center on the hood above the distributor. I used one of those inline fuses found on stereo's for safety to wire it up.
My 69 Chevelle had one originally and gave me the idea. I just got one from a 80's car in the junkyard. Any yard will have 100's of them.
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Glowing since 1978
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Lusby,MD,USA
Posts: 532
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Hey Andy,
That light might mess up my troubleshooting on these trucks. Like when I pull the plug wire to see if I'm getting spark and the all important do I have a lightning storm going on under the hood test. You know there is so much that could go wrong. I guess I could pull the bulb out to complete the testing. My problem with the fixed light is it rarely illuminates what I want to see. ![]()
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#9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 318
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Try looking at Jeep Cherokees, my '89 came with one that had a cord and could be pulled out to change a spare or stuff like that.
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#10 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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ddsmith, I agree pesonally...I hate them myself. The very first thing i do at the shop when I pop the hood is unplug that light.
But seems like so many ppl like them. |
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#11 |
SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
Posts: 3,091
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I think mine's got one, but never did work. So guess I don't know if I liked it or not.
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#12 |
67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,857
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Andy, put me down for 2. I'm sending you concealed cash tomorrow for the glovebox lights. Thanks again.....Jim
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Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7,531
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I also saw one of the corded lights....it was on a '89 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4. Pretty cool idea i thought.
I always carry a flashlight....so i don't need a underhood lamp.
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