Front clearance lights on a 67??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregbr · 05-26-2005, 12:20 PM

On my 67 the clearance lights in the grille come on when you pull the light switch to the first position, then go off when you pull it to the second position (headlights come on). Rear lights are on in both positions. Is this normal? Greg

**CPNE** · 05-26-2005, 12:34 PM

yes

UP GRADE · 05-26-2005, 12:36 PM

yep mine do the same thing you have to put in a wiring hareness for a 69-72 for both the headlight and the park light to work when you turn on the headlight just my .02

Bob Moore · 05-26-2005, 12:44 PM

I changed them by just re-pinning the headlight switch. As I think about this as I type maybe my switch had been changed. I really don't think you need a different harness.

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2005, 10:22 PM

All pre 68 vehicles do this.
That's why they used to be called parking lights instead of running lights like they are called now.

**special-K** · 05-27-2005, 08:39 AM

Yes,and clearance lights are on the roof(cab lights).Just so you know.

gregbr · 06-04-2005, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the help. Sorry for the delay, I forgot I was going out of town for a week when I posted the question. I swapped the switch from my 70 to the 67, and they both still work the same (70 grille lights on all the time), so the wiring is what's different. I will convert them to "running lights" when I get a little time. Greg

purple gas · 06-05-2005, 01:21 AM

If anyone has any tips on that procedure ( where & how to re-wire) I'd sure love to see them. I want to do the same thing. I was just going to wire my park lights up to the headlight wire but then you can't have just the park lights on. I tried changin switches too, didn't work.

lilred67 · 06-06-2005, 02:18 PM

don't you have to change bulbs and wiring?to a dual element bulb (1157 )so you can have a running light and a blinker light?

purple gas · 06-07-2005, 10:18 PM

I think they are a dual (1157) element bulb already. There's two wires going to them. I was thinkin today mayby just hookin them up to the tail light curcuit. But that would be kinda cheesy.

Longhorn Man · 06-07-2005, 10:31 PM

They are already wired with the 1157, if I'm not mistaken, it is a simple job...some one covered it on here a few years ago... and I remember it looking easy, butsince I have no 67, i didn't pay much attention.

gregbr · 06-08-2005, 05:41 AM

I'll look into it this weekend, and post what I find. Greg

gregbr · 06-11-2005, 08:41 PM

OK, the wiring change is easy. I did mine today.

1. Cut the purple wire about 2 inches from the headlight switch (in case you ever want to put it back original), and tape the end going to the headlight switch.

2. Take the purple wire going into the wire harness and connect it to the brown wire on the headlight switch.

3. You're done.

05-26-2005, 12:20 PM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Front clearance lights on a 67??? On my 67 the clearance lights in the grille come on when you pull the light switch to the first position, then go off when you pull it to the second position (headlights come on). Rear lights are on in both positions. Is this normal? Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

05-26-2005, 12:34 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	yes __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-26-2005, 12:44 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	I changed them by just re-pinning the headlight switch. As I think about this as I type maybe my switch had been changed. I really don't think you need a different harness. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-27-2005, 08:39 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Yes,and clearance lights are on the roof(cab lights).Just so you know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2005, 07:17 PM	#7
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks for the help. Sorry for the delay, I forgot I was going out of town for a week when I posted the question. I swapped the switch from my 70 to the 67, and they both still work the same (70 grille lights on all the time), so the wiring is what's different. I will convert them to "running lights" when I get a little time. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 06-04-2005 at 07:21 PM.

05-26-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	yep mine do the same thing you have to put in a wiring hareness for a 69-72 for both the headlight and the park light to work when you turn on the headlight just my .02

05-26-2005, 10:22 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All pre 68 vehicles do this. That's why they used to be called parking lights instead of running lights like they are called now.

06-05-2005, 01:21 AM	#8
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	If anyone has any tips on that procedure ( where & how to re-wire) I'd sure love to see them. I want to do the same thing. I was just going to wire my park lights up to the headlight wire but then you can't have just the park lights on. I tried changin switches too, didn't work. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

06-06-2005, 02:18 PM	#9
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	don't you have to change bulbs and wiring?to a dual element bulb (1157 )so you can have a running light and a blinker light?

06-07-2005, 10:18 PM	#10
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	I think they are a dual (1157) element bulb already. There's two wires going to them. I was thinkin today mayby just hookin them up to the tail light curcuit. But that would be kinda cheesy. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

06-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	They are already wired with the 1157, if I'm not mistaken, it is a simple job...some one covered it on here a few years ago... and I remember it looking easy, butsince I have no 67, i didn't pay much attention.

06-08-2005, 05:41 AM	#12
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	I'll look into it this weekend, and post what I find. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-11-2005, 08:41 PM	#13
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	OK, the wiring change is easy. I did mine today. 1. Cut the purple wire about 2 inches from the headlight switch (in case you ever want to put it back original), and tape the end going to the headlight switch. 2. Take the purple wire going into the wire harness and connect it to the brown wire on the headlight switch. 3. You're done. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424



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