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05-13-2014, 12:11 PM
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Inside dome light
Are any of you setting up a dome light to come on when you open the door like newer trucks do? How are you doing it and where did you buy it?
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05-13-2014, 02:28 PM
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Re: Inside dome light
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You can probably find the thread on it if you search by threads I have started if you are interested. Marc
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05-13-2014, 03:32 PM
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Re: Inside dome light
I kept the dome light and circuit stock. I added kick panel courtesy lights that are operated off of door switches using a relay set up for ground energizing. Look at this for how to make your dome work with the doors.
http://www.alanhorvath.com/54chevy/domelight_relay.php
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05-13-2014, 04:14 PM
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Re: Inside dome light
check my build. i believe your hinges could use a similar bracket
no relays used. power to dome light, ground thru headlight switch or door switches bracket. easy peasy 1x6x.125 steel with 2 holes  looking up to the hinge w door open  w door closed 
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05-18-2014, 07:03 PM
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Re: Inside dome light
Hey Rico, couldn't get the pics you wanted to post on the PM, so I'm going to put them here, any questions let me know???...Jim
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05-19-2014, 12:23 AM
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Re: Inside dome light
If a standard door jam switch that was typically used on 68 and up trucks won't fit with out binding, try this switch (search 58-64 beetle). I used it on my burb 3rd door and the burb barn doors. Very cheap and works great. The ones in my bug have been working for over 50 years.
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05-20-2014, 12:29 AM
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Re: Inside dome light
I got a couple of PM's of where to find the switch. Here's one of many on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-INTERIOR-...24d072&vxp=mtr
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05-20-2014, 12:37 AM
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Re: Inside dome light
[QUOTE=_Ogre;6671936]check my build. i believe your hinges could use a similar bracket
no relays used. power to dome light, ground thru headlight switch or door switches bracket. easy peasy 1x6x.125 steel with 2 holes I used the same bracket setup as Ogre, concealed and works great.
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05-21-2014, 02:08 PM
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Re: Inside dome light
easy peasy
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