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*screamin_c102* · 12-15-2005, 05:47 PM

courtesy light switches.

Has anybody installed courtesy (dome) light switches in the door jams?

Anything robbed or pilfered on a junkyard raid?

I have to setup something to tell my air ride's computer the doors are closed. I would hate to bury the corner of an open door 3 inches into the asphalt.

Pics would be great!!!!

krue · 12-15-2005, 06:13 PM

The ones on my 72 cab look stock. Maybe an option in 72? My 70 didn't have any.

Longhorn Man · 12-15-2005, 06:20 PM

optional starting in 69, included in CST or Cheyenne models.
If you look in the front of the door jamb, about an inch below the bottom of the dash (IIRC) there is a raised part of the cab dorr jamb. That is where the switch goes.

*screamin_c102* · 12-15-2005, 06:21 PM

Screamin' doesn't either ('71). I'll check LMC and see if they offer any diagrams.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

*screamin_c102* · 12-15-2005, 06:29 PM

LM, do you recall if their is an easy way to access the back side of that area? I need run the wires from the switch to the control box.

72MARIO · 12-15-2005, 07:56 PM

It's easy to get the hole in there any vendor has the correct switches. They just work on a ground connecting when the door is opened. The wire is lets say fun to run but it's doable. We need a pitcure to show you where it should enter the kick pannel in order to feed it to the switch.

*screamin_c102* · 12-15-2005, 08:00 PM

Went out a checked Screamin' I drilled out and ran the speaker wires through the pad where the factory switch goes

I'll have to find a different spot or move the speaker wires.

Longhorn Man · 12-16-2005, 12:02 AM

You'll have to move the speaker wire. That raised pad is the only spot that'll reach the door.
Here's a pic of mine. You can see where the wire goes into the kick panel. Routing this would be a real PITA.
Mine is all original in this aspect.
I just went out in the slush and ice to get this pic...I hope you apreciate it, i slipped and busted my @ss.

72MARIO · 12-16-2005, 12:09 AM

Well that's why I had such a hard time running the wire.

I drilled my hole up at the top of the yellow arrow. Make sure you tie you new switch wire onto the speaker wire as you pull it out.

*screamin_c102* · 12-16-2005, 12:18 AM

You guys are great, I really appreciate it!!!

Longhorn, sorry about your a$$

Longhorn Man · 12-16-2005, 12:29 AM

It's all good.

12-15-2005, 05:47 PM	#1
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Show me your..... courtesy light switches. Has anybody installed courtesy (dome) light switches in the door jams? Anything robbed or pilfered on a junkyard raid? I have to setup something to tell my air ride's computer the doors are closed. I would hate to bury the corner of an open door 3 inches into the asphalt. Pics would be great!!!! Last edited by screamin_c102; 12-15-2005 at 05:47 PM.

12-15-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Show me your..... The ones on my 72 cab look stock. Maybe an option in 72? My 70 didn't have any. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-15-2005, 06:20 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Show me your..... optional starting in 69, included in CST or Cheyenne models. If you look in the front of the door jamb, about an inch below the bottom of the dash (IIRC) there is a raised part of the cab dorr jamb. That is where the switch goes.

12-15-2005, 06:21 PM	#4
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Show me your..... Screamin' doesn't either ('71). I'll check LMC and see if they offer any diagrams. Thanks and Happy Holidays.

12-15-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Show me your..... LM, do you recall if their is an easy way to access the back side of that area? I need run the wires from the switch to the control box.

12-15-2005, 07:56 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Show me your..... It's easy to get the hole in there any vendor has the correct switches. They just work on a ground connecting when the door is opened. The wire is lets say fun to run but it's doable. We need a pitcure to show you where it should enter the kick pannel in order to feed it to the switch. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-15-2005, 08:00 PM	#7
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Show me your..... Went out a checked Screamin' I drilled out and ran the speaker wires through the pad where the factory switch goes I'll have to find a different spot or move the speaker wires. Last edited by screamin_c102; 12-15-2005 at 08:05 PM.

12-16-2005, 12:02 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Show me your..... You'll have to move the speaker wire. That raised pad is the only spot that'll reach the door. Here's a pic of mine. You can see where the wire goes into the kick panel. Routing this would be a real PITA. Mine is all original in this aspect. I just went out in the slush and ice to get this pic...I hope you apreciate it, i slipped and busted my @ss. Attached Images

12-16-2005, 12:09 AM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Show me your..... Well that's why I had such a hard time running the wire. I drilled my hole up at the top of the yellow arrow. Make sure you tie you new switch wire onto the speaker wire as you pull it out. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 12-16-2005 at 12:12 AM.

12-16-2005, 12:18 AM	#10
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Show me your..... You guys are great, I really appreciate it!!! Longhorn, sorry about your a$$

12-16-2005, 12:29 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Show me your..... It's all good.



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