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BigDan3131 · 02-02-2013, 03:44 AM

Did our trucks never come with them? If they didn't it seems kind of odd because my El Camino is a 64 and it has them. Have any of you added them?

Hx16457 · 02-02-2013, 09:29 AM

1966 is when they were put on a the factory, a long with seat belts. But adding them to a truck that did not have them can be done.
I have a 67 steering column in my 67 and it has the wiring for it and my new wiring harness is also equipped with it (aftermarket). So I will be adding them later.
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**aerotruk63** · 02-02-2013, 10:53 AM

1964 GMC Accessories Book

Below is a kit that would have been dealer installed. 4 speed reverse switch mounted on top of the shifter assembly and the 3 speed or Automatic reverse switch mounted on the steering colum.

**aerotruk63** · 02-02-2013, 10:55 AM

Tapered rubber adapters for mounting on step side fenders. 1966 stepside fenders had an additional embossment to eliminate the rubber wedges.

markeb01 · 02-02-2013, 11:17 AM

I added vintage accessory lamps next to my license plate, wired up to the transmission. Here are a few photos showing how they turned out:

And here’s how well they work at night:

markeb01 · 02-02-2013, 11:18 AM

Also, factory back up lights on this series were optional as far back as 1960. Following are the applicable pages from the 1960 Accessories Installation Manual for anybody they might benefit:

BigDan3131 · 02-02-2013, 08:22 PM

Thank you for all the detail info guys.

I will be adding them since this will be a daily driver with an aftermarket shifter. I will fab up a mount so I can get away from the Lokar style.

**MisterC** · 02-03-2013, 12:35 AM

Ended up with a '66 so they were there by default.

**slepysal** · 02-03-2013, 12:39 AM

mark, howdid you wire it?

**jayoldschool** · 02-03-2013, 12:57 AM

Sorry for the OT: misterC, what bumper is that? Later C10?

**MisterC** · 02-03-2013, 01:02 AM

Yes. 67-72 sport bumper

markeb01 · 02-03-2013, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

mark, howdid you wire it?

Originally I wired them up to a lighted toggle switch on the dash, but I kept forgetting to turn them off. So I picked up a Hurst reverse light switch and wired them up to the shifter. Now they just come on automatically when reverse is selected.

**slepysal** · 02-03-2013, 04:22 PM

thanks !

LostMy65 · 02-03-2013, 06:27 PM

I've seen old remnants of the shifter switch, but I've never seen the whole kit in such nice shape.
Great Pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

1964 GMC Accessories Book

Below is a kit that would have been dealer installed. 4 speed reverse switch mounted on top of the shifter assembly and the 3 speed or Automatic reverse switch mounted on the steering colum.

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moon77 · 06-05-2013, 09:46 PM

my 61 only has one on the left side??

racecougar · 06-06-2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moon77

my 61 only has one on the left side??

It was likely an aftermarket addition installed by a previous owner.

robber grin · 06-07-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

I added vintage accessory lamps next to my license plate, wired up to the transmission.

Mark - That's a nice looking set-up... subtle & effective - your truck is absolutely one of my favorites.

rg

**sirJim** · 05-07-2017, 05:43 AM

Looks good wish I had one.

GMDad · 05-07-2017, 08:45 AM

I worked in a Chev dealer parts dept for over 30 years and I don't ever remember looking up one of those switches for a manual transmission. Very interesting looking switch. Always learning something new.

**sirJim** · 05-07-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GMDad

I worked in a Chev dealer parts dept for over 30 years and I don't ever remember looking up one of those switches for a manual transmission. Very interesting looking switch. Always learning something new.

From what I have found looks like it was optional 60-65/66 then standard 66/67 on the SM420.

**aerotruk63** · 05-07-2017, 06:52 PM

**aerotruk63** · 05-07-2017, 07:02 PM

There's a switch on Ebay now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-Autom...pXxP2w&vxp=mtr

02-02-2013, 03:44 AM	#1
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Back Up Lights Did our trucks never come with them? If they didn't it seems kind of odd because my El Camino is a 64 and it has them. Have any of you added them? __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

02-02-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: Back Up Lights 1966 is when they were put on a the factory, a long with seat belts. But adding them to a truck that did not have them can be done. I have a 67 steering column in my 67 and it has the wiring for it and my new wiring harness is also equipped with it (aftermarket). So I will be adding them later. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

02-02-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Back Up Lights 1964 GMC Accessories Book Below is a kit that would have been dealer installed. 4 speed reverse switch mounted on top of the shifter assembly and the 3 speed or Automatic reverse switch mounted on the steering colum. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

02-02-2013, 10:55 AM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Back Up Lights Tapered rubber adapters for mounting on step side fenders. 1966 stepside fenders had an additional embossment to eliminate the rubber wedges. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

02-02-2013, 11:17 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Back Up Lights I added vintage accessory lamps next to my license plate, wired up to the transmission. Here are a few photos showing how they turned out: And here’s how well they work at night: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-02-2013, 11:18 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Back Up Lights Also, factory back up lights on this series were optional as far back as 1960. Following are the applicable pages from the 1960 Accessories Installation Manual for anybody they might benefit: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-02-2013, 08:22 PM	#7
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Back Up Lights Thank you for all the detail info guys. I will be adding them since this will be a daily driver with an aftermarket shifter. I will fab up a mount so I can get away from the Lokar style. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

02-03-2013, 12:35 AM	#8
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Back Up Lights Ended up with a '66 so they were there by default. Attached Images __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

02-03-2013, 12:39 AM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Back Up Lights mark, howdid you wire it? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-03-2013, 12:57 AM	#10
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Back Up Lights Sorry for the OT: misterC, what bumper is that? Later C10?

02-03-2013, 01:02 AM	#11
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Back Up Lights Yes. 67-72 sport bumper __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

02-03-2013, 04:22 PM	#13
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Back Up Lights thanks ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-05-2013, 09:46 PM	#15
moon77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: central Indiana Posts: 57	Re: Back Up Lights my 61 only has one on the left side??

05-07-2017, 05:43 AM	#18
sirJim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 309	Re: Back Up Lights Looks good wish I had one.

05-07-2017, 08:45 AM	#19
GMDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caledonia Ont Posts: 137	Re: Back Up Lights I worked in a Chev dealer parts dept for over 30 years and I don't ever remember looking up one of those switches for a manual transmission. Very interesting looking switch. Always learning something new.



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05-07-2017, 06:52 PM	#21
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Back Up Lights __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-07-2017, 07:02 PM	#22
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Back Up Lights There's a switch on Ebay now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-Autom...pXxP2w&vxp=mtr __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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