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**FL71C10** · 01-07-2023, 01:52 PM

I am rewiring my truck with American Autowire kit and I was hoping to see how some of you mounted the courtesy lights that come with the kit. Here are pictures of what I have. If you can post a pic of yours installed, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!
John

**michael bustamante** · 01-07-2023, 03:55 PM

good question... have he same kot... subbing

57taskforce · 01-07-2023, 04:26 PM

Here’s how I did mine. My dash was already dimpled for the holes. I just used the self tapper screws that were included in the aaw kit I got. (Courtesy lights only)

notsolo · 01-07-2023, 06:42 PM

Pretty much same mounting, multi chip Led makes a world of difference. About $10 for. 10
33 chip 1156 bulbs

jumpsoffrock · 01-07-2023, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Pretty much same mounting, multi chip Led makes a world of difference. About $10 for. 10
33 chip 1156 bulbs

https://www.amazon.com/Generation-33...073HZW76Q?th=1

**FL71C10** · 01-08-2023, 12:34 PM

Those LED bulbs won't cause any problem because they don't draw as much voltage? If I use LEDs for turn signals I need a different flasher, correct?

**Accelo** · 01-08-2023, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Those LED bulbs won't cause any problem because they don't draw as much voltage? If I use LEDs for turn signals I need a different flasher, correct?

No issues with led in applications that do not require flashing. Just remember they are polarity sensitive and have to be connected correctly to work.

**Richard** · 01-09-2023, 02:28 AM

As said in previous post no issues that do not require flashing. 69-70 front side markers do not flash. 71-72 they do. Problem is because front side marker grounds through the bulb to make them flash. If you install led in front turn location of 71-72 the front sidemarker will not light.

**Already Gone** · 01-09-2023, 02:43 PM

i bought a kit from a board member Roger Koop and here is the mounting. If you have the door switches then its plug and play.

**Already Gone** · 01-09-2023, 02:52 PM

As they look.

**68 C10 Driver** · 01-10-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

As they look.

Those look very nice!

custom10nut · 01-10-2023, 07:00 PM

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01-07-2023, 01:52 PM	#1
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Under dash courtesy light question I am rewiring my truck with American Autowire kit and I was hoping to see how some of you mounted the courtesy lights that come with the kit. Here are pictures of what I have. If you can post a pic of yours installed, I would appreciate it. Thanks! John Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

01-07-2023, 03:55 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Under dash courtesy light question good question... have he same kot... subbing __________________ 1967custom

01-07-2023, 04:26 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: Under dash courtesy light question Here’s how I did mine. My dash was already dimpled for the holes. I just used the self tapper screws that were included in the aaw kit I got. (Courtesy lights only) Attached Images __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-07-2023, 06:42 PM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Under dash courtesy light question Pretty much same mounting, multi chip Led makes a world of difference. About $10 for. 10 33 chip 1156 bulbs __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-08-2023, 12:34 PM	#6
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Under dash courtesy light question Those LED bulbs won't cause any problem because they don't draw as much voltage? If I use LEDs for turn signals I need a different flasher, correct? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

01-09-2023, 02:28 AM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Re: Under dash courtesy light question As said in previous post no issues that do not require flashing. 69-70 front side markers do not flash. 71-72 they do. Problem is because front side marker grounds through the bulb to make them flash. If you install led in front turn location of 71-72 the front sidemarker will not light. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-09-2023, 02:43 PM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Under dash courtesy light question i bought a kit from a board member Roger Koop and here is the mounting. If you have the door switches then its plug and play. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-09-2023, 02:52 PM	#10
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Under dash courtesy light question As they look. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-10-2023, 07:00 PM	#12
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Under dash courtesy light question Subbed for future reference



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