Retractable light for underhood from late model Chevy trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mocwon · 01-04-2005, 05:11 PM

Finally identified and found sources for the underhood light with the 18' retractable cord and magnetic base light. It's made by Stewart Warner, part #79550 and can be bought from numerous sources one of which is:
Parts Distribution Services (310-900-0450) $27.93 plus shipping. Sorry the picture is so small but it's all I could find. These make great additions to our trucks.

SuperCheyanne72 · 01-04-2005, 05:45 PM

hey bro, thanks for finding this. I started the thread about this about a week ago.

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 06:57 PM

If ordering from them, do they charge the going rate of sales tax for LA?

Blue Beard · 01-04-2005, 08:07 PM

Here's one I aquired at a garage sale for $1 and she works fine...

Glad to see the info on them, took awhile to find this one.

SideStepper · 01-04-2005, 08:55 PM

My 96 GMC has that "trouble light" assembly as a standard feature mounted under the hood. This is something that would be a good junk yard find.... they are seldom used so they should be in like new condition and I would think inexpensive too!

mocwon · 01-04-2005, 11:42 PM

I asked that question too and they said no sales tax. I hope that holds true.

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

If ordering from them, do they charge the going rate of sales tax for LA?

Americanrider · 01-05-2005, 12:10 AM

I had one on a my 91 Silverado 4x4, maybe you could find them in wrecking yards cheaper?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 01-05-2005, 01:50 AM

would this be on a 90 chevy? i saw a light like that under the hood but never thought much of it.

68w/sbc406 · 01-05-2005, 02:08 AM

could be. they are probably on all 88-98 trucks and suvs. my dad has one on his 94 full size blazer

bobs409 · 01-05-2005, 08:06 AM

I find these in junkyards all the time for $1-$5 dollars. Now that the trucks that have these are getting older, you'll be finding alot more and much easier.

STEVE A WILBURN · 01-05-2005, 08:25 AM

They First Came Out On A 1988 Chevy Truck

01-04-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Retractable light for underhood from late model Chevy trucks Finally identified and found sources for the underhood light with the 18' retractable cord and magnetic base light. It's made by Stewart Warner, part #79550 and can be bought from numerous sources one of which is: Parts Distribution Services (310-900-0450) $27.93 plus shipping. Sorry the picture is so small but it's all I could find. These make great additions to our trucks. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-04-2005, 08:07 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Here's one I aquired at a garage sale for $1 and she works fine... Glad to see the info on them, took awhile to find this one. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-05-2005, 01:50 AM	#8
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	would this be on a 90 chevy? i saw a light like that under the hood but never thought much of it. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

01-05-2005, 02:08 AM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	could be. they are probably on all 88-98 trucks and suvs. my dad has one on his 94 full size blazer __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-05-2005, 08:06 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I find these in junkyards all the time for $1-$5 dollars. Now that the trucks that have these are getting older, you'll be finding alot more and much easier. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-04-2005, 05:45 PM	#2
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	hey bro, thanks for finding this. I started the thread about this about a week ago.

01-04-2005, 06:57 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If ordering from them, do they charge the going rate of sales tax for LA?

01-04-2005, 08:55 PM	#5
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 275	My 96 GMC has that "trouble light" assembly as a standard feature mounted under the hood. This is something that would be a good junk yard find.... they are seldom used so they should be in like new condition and I would think inexpensive too!

01-05-2005, 12:10 AM	#7
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	I had one on a my 91 Silverado 4x4, maybe you could find them in wrecking yards cheaper?

01-05-2005, 08:25 AM	#11
STEVE A WILBURN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TONEY ALA Posts: 307	They First Came Out On A 1988 Chevy Truck __________________ JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.



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