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mocwon · 12-07-2003, 12:11 PM

Has anyone retrofitted a late model third brake light/cargo light onto the back of the cab? If so, what did it come out, what modifications were necessary and do you have pictures to post?

jhow66 · 12-07-2003, 05:19 PM

Here how I did my with a aftermarket:

Benrs86 · 12-07-2003, 11:30 PM

got one off a 94-01 dodge, havent put it on yet, been on the shelf for a year, but still planning on it. thanks for reminding me, maybe i will put it in tomorrow....yeah, ill have pics in a few days.

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2003, 12:57 AM

You could take a stock cargo light, drill a few holes in it and pop a few lights, or even LEDs in there.
Once the lens is back on, it'll look bone stock untill you hit the woah pedal, plus, you retain the white light feature.

chevytruck68 · 12-08-2003, 01:09 AM

i installed one from a newer truck around a 94 or so ill see if i can get pics for you.

imdarren · 12-08-2003, 02:57 AM

I dont have pix, and you may already know this, but early classic enterprises sells an LED/Cargo light that is in the original housing for our trucks. Not cheap however. I think they are $100
Would look really cool on our trucks however.

Darren

pickup6772 · 12-08-2003, 02:56 PM

LONGHORN, THANKS FOR SHOWING WHAT YOU DID THERE. I'VE BEEN TOYING WITH THE IDEA OF CONVERTING MY CARGO LIGHT TO A THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, BUT DIDN'T WANT TO LOSE THE CARGO. HOW HARD IS THAT TO DO, AND ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME, AND CASH?? I'M SURE THE REST OF THE GANG WOULD LIKE TO KNOW TOO

mocwon · 12-10-2003, 01:41 PM

That's exactly what I am looking for, a late model install with brake light and cargo light. Once you find the pictures please post along with spec on the light yopu used. Thanks!

chevytruck68 · 12-10-2003, 02:03 PM

i havent made it to the truck to get pics yet, but the light is from the 94 and up chevy trucks. center brakelight with 2 cargo lights on the outside. very easy to install, you might want to get a new gasket for behind it depending on the condition. the only problem is if you dont like it or want to go back to original, the problem is you have to drill 4 1 1/4 inch holes for the light sockets and one 3/4 inch hole for the wires in the cab. i like mine works great. fits the contours of the cab very good. i will try to get the pics this week yet.

mocwon · 12-10-2003, 03:19 PM

Thanks!

chevytruck68 · 12-11-2003, 01:36 AM

here you go, pics arent the greatest, but they should give you the idea. my camera only works good when the weather is perfect you know, sunny and no clouds

chevytruck68 · 12-11-2003, 01:36 AM

another

chevytruck68 · 12-11-2003, 01:38 AM

and the last one,
i have more pics that should be better quality but i have to go to get the roll developed the ones you see were from my cheapo digi cam.

mocwon · 12-11-2003, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the pics! That's exactly what I want to do.

rambler · 12-11-2003, 03:18 PM

Looks Good! ttt

12-07-2003, 12:11 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Third brake light with cargo light? Has anyone retrofitted a late model third brake light/cargo light onto the back of the cab? If so, what did it come out, what modifications were necessary and do you have pictures to post? __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-07-2003, 05:19 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	3rdbrake light Here how I did my with a aftermarket: Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

12-07-2003, 11:30 PM	#3
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	got one off a 94-01 dodge, havent put it on yet, been on the shelf for a year, but still planning on it. thanks for reminding me, maybe i will put it in tomorrow....yeah, ill have pics in a few days. __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

12-08-2003, 12:57 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You could take a stock cargo light, drill a few holes in it and pop a few lights, or even LEDs in there. Once the lens is back on, it'll look bone stock untill you hit the woah pedal, plus, you retain the white light feature. Attached Images

12-08-2003, 01:09 AM	#5
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	i installed one from a newer truck around a 94 or so ill see if i can get pics for you. __________________ 68 chevy 2wd long step lowered 67 chevy 3/4 4x4 83 gmc suburban 350 od auto 3 in body lift

12-08-2003, 02:57 AM	#6
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I dont have pix, and you may already know this, but early classic enterprises sells an LED/Cargo light that is in the original housing for our trucks. Not cheap however. I think they are $100 Would look really cool on our trucks however. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-08-2003, 02:56 PM	#7
pickup6772 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MASTIC BEACH, long island, ny Posts: 362	LONGHORN, THANKS FOR SHOWING WHAT YOU DID THERE. I'VE BEEN TOYING WITH THE IDEA OF CONVERTING MY CARGO LIGHT TO A THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, BUT DIDN'T WANT TO LOSE THE CARGO. HOW HARD IS THAT TO DO, AND ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME, AND CASH?? I'M SURE THE REST OF THE GANG WOULD LIKE TO KNOW TOO __________________ MIKE '67 C/10 2WD LWB '89 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS COUNTRY TILL THE DAY I DIE

12-10-2003, 01:41 PM	#8
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	around a 94 or so ill see if i can get pics for you That's exactly what I am looking for, a late model install with brake light and cargo light. Once you find the pictures please post along with spec on the light yopu used. Thanks! __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-10-2003, 02:03 PM	#9
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	i havent made it to the truck to get pics yet, but the light is from the 94 and up chevy trucks. center brakelight with 2 cargo lights on the outside. very easy to install, you might want to get a new gasket for behind it depending on the condition. the only problem is if you dont like it or want to go back to original, the problem is you have to drill 4 1 1/4 inch holes for the light sockets and one 3/4 inch hole for the wires in the cab. i like mine works great. fits the contours of the cab very good. i will try to get the pics this week yet. __________________ 68 chevy 2wd long step lowered 67 chevy 3/4 4x4 83 gmc suburban 350 od auto 3 in body lift

12-10-2003, 03:19 PM	#10
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	chevytruck68 Thanks! __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-11-2003, 01:36 AM	#11
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	here you go, pics arent the greatest, but they should give you the idea. my camera only works good when the weather is perfect you know, sunny and no clouds Attached Images __________________ 68 chevy 2wd long step lowered 67 chevy 3/4 4x4 83 gmc suburban 350 od auto 3 in body lift

12-11-2003, 01:36 AM	#12
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	another Attached Images __________________ 68 chevy 2wd long step lowered 67 chevy 3/4 4x4 83 gmc suburban 350 od auto 3 in body lift

12-11-2003, 01:38 AM	#13
chevytruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greencastle pa usa Posts: 181	and the last one, i have more pics that should be better quality but i have to go to get the roll developed the ones you see were from my cheapo digi cam. Attached Images __________________ 68 chevy 2wd long step lowered 67 chevy 3/4 4x4 83 gmc suburban 350 od auto 3 in body lift

12-11-2003, 10:32 AM	#14
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	chevytruck68 Thanks for the pics! That's exactly what I want to do. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-11-2003, 03:18 PM	#15
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Looks Good! ttt __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi



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