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Sir Fisher · 10-17-2007, 06:20 PM

i'm new to these trucks and i see this switch in a lot of this type of trucks, but i don't know what it does. i'm talking about the toggle switch next to my brake release.

thanks,

wayne

cdowns · 10-17-2007, 06:23 PM

not stock so follow the wires and see where they go

syncrov69 · 10-17-2007, 06:23 PM

It's an after market switch, follow the wire and you found the accessories at the end!

syncrov69 · 10-17-2007, 06:23 PM

oup's!

tcb-1 · 10-17-2007, 06:50 PM

had one in the exact location in my 69. went to a foot well light mounted on the same screw/nut as the choke slide.

yep, follow it. could be anything. think of the possibilities..... could be a treasure chest at the end. or maybe not.

lyrikz · 10-17-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Fisher

i'm new to these trucks and i see this switch in a lot of this type of trucks, but i don't know what it does. i'm talking about the toggle switch next to my brake release.

thanks,

wayne

I have the EXACT same switch in the EXACT same spot.. It says Cab lights on/off. But i switch it and NOTHING happens....

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-17-2007, 07:07 PM

that isne factory

**truckster** · 10-17-2007, 07:11 PM

I had one like that on a truck that switched the gauge for the aux gas tank. The valve on the floor just changes the fuel flow. Could be the same kind of setup.

LooseScrews · 10-17-2007, 07:17 PM

Flux capacitor?

muleys67 · 10-17-2007, 07:38 PM

maybe it opens the floor safe?

stllookn · 10-17-2007, 07:50 PM

LooseScrews....

combustion · 10-17-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by muleys67

maybe it opens the floor safe?

ROFL!!

ChevLoRay · 10-17-2007, 08:31 PM

Buffer amplifier?? If you have one, I have been looking for it ever since I learned to use a floor buffer in the USAF. Hoping that device helps the floors look better.

Texasdeere · 10-17-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by muleys67

maybe it opens the floor safe?

JHART · 10-17-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by muleys67

maybe it opens the floor safe?

AHAHAHAHAHAAA!

I have one close to that also its for ny reverse lights ... PO wasnt to bright.

Longhorn Man · 10-17-2007, 08:46 PM

dang! I was gonna say floor safe.
Great Minds think Alike!

It's a common place, becouse there is a stock hole there that does nothing, and the toggle fits right in there.

Sir Fisher · 10-17-2007, 09:28 PM

you guys are hilarious!!! the switch doesn't do anything... as far as i can tell; maybe the safe is emptied?!?!? if i think of anymore stupid questions, you can bet i'll be posting it!! thanks!!

72BLUZ · 10-17-2007, 09:50 PM

On Some Of These Trucks, People Installed The Toggle Switch To Operate Thier Back Up Lights. That May Be What It Is Or Was For!

herb101 · 10-17-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Fisher

i'm new to these trucks and i see this switch in a lot of this type of trucks, but i don't know what it does. i'm talking about the toggle switch next to my brake release.

thanks,

wayne

Ejection seat - don't touch it while driving!

Herb

**kwmech** · 10-17-2007, 09:56 PM

I'm gonna take door number three with a fuel tank switch

Andy4639 · 10-17-2007, 10:25 PM

It's the cheap KILL switch so no one can still the truck. What's wrong with all of you. That's easy!

Select · 10-17-2007, 11:27 PM

That's where I have my fuel pump switch located. Once I get the pump wiring worked out, I'll be using it for my bumper fogs.

Long68 · 10-18-2007, 02:20 AM

hyperdrive for faster than light speed.

brak · 10-18-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Long68

hyperdrive for faster than light speed.

If so, it'd be in your best interest to find a Wookie to help with the maintenence

Long68 · 10-18-2007, 03:06 AM

Hit it chewie.....No not the dashboard the switch. lol

10-17-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	What is this switch for?? i'm new to these trucks and i see this switch in a lot of this type of trucks, but i don't know what it does. i'm talking about the toggle switch next to my brake release. thanks, wayne Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

10-17-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What is this switch for?? not stock so follow the wires and see where they go __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-17-2007, 06:23 PM	#3
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10-17-2007, 06:50 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: What is this switch for?? had one in the exact location in my 69. went to a foot well light mounted on the same screw/nut as the choke slide. yep, follow it. could be anything. think of the possibilities..... could be a treasure chest at the end. or maybe not.

10-17-2007, 07:07 PM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: What is this switch for?? that isne factory __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-17-2007, 07:11 PM	#8
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,957	Re: What is this switch for?? I had one like that on a truck that switched the gauge for the aux gas tank. The valve on the floor just changes the fuel flow. Could be the same kind of setup.

10-17-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: What is this switch for?? Flux capacitor? __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

10-17-2007, 07:38 PM	#10
muleys67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roane County,Tennessee Posts: 97	Re: What is this switch for?? maybe it opens the floor safe?

10-17-2007, 07:50 PM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What is this switch for?? LooseScrews.... __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-17-2007 at 07:50 PM.

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What is this switch for?? Buffer amplifier?? If you have one, I have been looking for it ever since I learned to use a floor buffer in the USAF. Hoping that device helps the floors look better. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What is this switch for?? dang! I was gonna say floor safe. Great Minds think Alike! It's a common place, becouse there is a stock hole there that does nothing, and the toggle fits right in there. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-17-2007 at 08:46 PM.

10-17-2007, 09:28 PM	#17
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: What is this switch for?? you guys are hilarious!!! the switch doesn't do anything... as far as i can tell; maybe the safe is emptied?!?!? if i think of anymore stupid questions, you can bet i'll be posting it!! thanks!! __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

10-17-2007, 09:50 PM	#18
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: What is this switch for?? On Some Of These Trucks, People Installed The Toggle Switch To Operate Thier Back Up Lights. That May Be What It Is Or Was For! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

10-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#20
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,602	Re: What is this switch for?? I'm gonna take door number three with a fuel tank switch



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10-17-2007, 10:25 PM	#21
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What is this switch for?? It's the cheap KILL switch so no one can still the truck. What's wrong with all of you. That's easy! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-17-2007, 11:27 PM	#22
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: What is this switch for?? That's where I have my fuel pump switch located. Once I get the pump wiring worked out, I'll be using it for my bumper fogs. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

10-18-2007, 02:20 AM	#23
Long68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 12	Re: What is this switch for?? hyperdrive for faster than light speed.

10-18-2007, 03:06 AM	#25
Long68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 12	Re: What is this switch for?? Hit it chewie.....No not the dashboard the switch. lol

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