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Russell Ashley · 10-12-2011, 02:36 PM

Did any TF's have buttons in the hinge posts to turn on a light when the doors are opened? If so, where were they installed? Anyone added them? I haven't seen any buttons for this purpose in any of the parts catalogs but I'm guessing that Cameo's and Custom Cab trucks would have come with them. I am going to install door switches and some under-dash lights and would like to put the switches where the factory put them. If this wasn't a factory option I'll get the switches first and then just pick a spot where they will work.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-12-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Did any TF's have buttons in the hinge posts to turn on a light when the doors are opened?

Nope.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I haven't seen any buttons for this purpose in any of the parts catalogs but I'm guessing that Cameo's and Custom Cab trucks would have come with them.

Nope.

parkwood · 10-12-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Did any TF's have buttons in the hinge posts to turn on a light when the doors are opened? If so, where were they installed? Anyone added them? I haven't seen any buttons for this purpose in any of the parts catalogs but I'm guessing that Cameo's and Custom Cab trucks would have come with them. I am going to install door switches and some under-dash lights and would like to put the switches where the factory put them. If this wasn't a factory option I'll get the switches first and then just pick a spot where they will work.
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This is where we put the door switches on a '55...worked great.

Russell Ashley · 10-13-2011, 08:08 AM

Thanks Guys, I guess I'll do it like Parkwood did. I'm surprised that Cameo's and Custom Cabs didn't have them.

jimig1 · 10-13-2011, 10:19 AM

I like how you reused the parking break handle

LDO · 10-13-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimig1

I like how you reused the parking break handle

x2!

Can you give more details on it?

parkwood · 10-13-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimig1

I like how you reused the parking break handle

Thanks guys, Lokar makes a cable that fits the stock E handle easy to install and works great..

10-12-2011, 02:36 PM	#1
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	TF interior light question Did any TF's have buttons in the hinge posts to turn on a light when the doors are opened? If so, where were they installed? Anyone added them? I haven't seen any buttons for this purpose in any of the parts catalogs but I'm guessing that Cameo's and Custom Cab trucks would have come with them. I am going to install door switches and some under-dash lights and would like to put the switches where the factory put them. If this wasn't a factory option I'll get the switches first and then just pick a spot where they will work. .

10-13-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: TF interior light question Thanks Guys, I guess I'll do it like Parkwood did. I'm surprised that Cameo's and Custom Cabs didn't have them.

10-13-2011, 10:19 AM	#5
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: TF interior light question I like how you reused the parking break handle __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin



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