Did our trucks have an underhood light option? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sadsack · 06-26-2007, 08:59 PM

I have a new GM under hood light assembly with the mercury switch and all for a mid '70's car tha looks vintage. Did any of our trucks have that as an option? Im gonna put it on but just wondering if anyone had seen one factory installed before....

*screamin_eagle* · 06-26-2007, 10:17 PM

surefire combat light.

ChevLoRay · 06-26-2007, 10:22 PM

I peeled the trunk light off of my '64 Bonneville, back in '71, thinking I might use it someday. Still haven't. It has three screws that mount to the trunk lid, and there is a reel within the light housing that allowed you it to reach from the trunk to either front tire. There is a mercury switch in the bracket assy.

Yeah, I might put that in my truck. The firewall mounted light on my '96 doesn't work....but that's normal I am told.

Longhorn Man · 06-26-2007, 11:09 PM

they were never an option on these trucks acording to the books.
Personally, i never liked them, all they do is shine light in my eye. It's the very first thing i unplug when I open a hood at work.

**truckdude239** · 06-27-2007, 07:41 AM

mine has a hood light but someone added it its unhooked i only hook it up at night if i am out somewhere and need to check something'

OLDIRON69 · 06-27-2007, 09:17 AM

My neighbors '69 GMC has one, sure looks factory by the looks of it.

Longhorn Man · 06-27-2007, 08:00 PM

never seen anything in any literature. Is it on the SPID?

**special-K** · 06-27-2007, 09:47 PM

Never seen a VIN-spec sheet with one listed.Not listed in the dealer order book(or whatever it`s called:rolleyes).Never seen a truck with it.It would be cool at a cruise-in with a colored light,huh?If I get under a hood at night,whatever`s wrong won`t be under that light,I gaurantee.

Longhorn Man · 06-28-2007, 07:12 PM

Lol!!!!

06-26-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
Sadsack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 171	Did our trucks have an underhood light option? I have a new GM under hood light assembly with the mercury switch and all for a mid '70's car tha looks vintage. Did any of our trucks have that as an option? Im gonna put it on but just wondering if anyone had seen one factory installed before....

06-26-2007, 10:17 PM	#2
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? surefire combat light.

06-26-2007, 10:22 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? I peeled the trunk light off of my '64 Bonneville, back in '71, thinking I might use it someday. Still haven't. It has three screws that mount to the trunk lid, and there is a reel within the light housing that allowed you it to reach from the trunk to either front tire. There is a mercury switch in the bracket assy. Yeah, I might put that in my truck. The firewall mounted light on my '96 doesn't work....but that's normal I am told. __________________ 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.

06-26-2007, 11:09 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? they were never an option on these trucks acording to the books. Personally, i never liked them, all they do is shine light in my eye. It's the very first thing i unplug when I open a hood at work.

06-27-2007, 07:41 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? mine has a hood light but someone added it its unhooked i only hook it up at night if i am out somewhere and need to check something' __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-27-2007, 09:17 AM	#6
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? My neighbors '69 GMC has one, sure looks factory by the looks of it. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

06-27-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? never seen anything in any literature. Is it on the SPID?

06-27-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? Never seen a VIN-spec sheet with one listed.Not listed in the dealer order book(or whatever it`s called:rolleyes).Never seen a truck with it.It would be cool at a cruise-in with a colored light,huh?If I get under a hood at night,whatever`s wrong won`t be under that light,I gaurantee. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-27-2007 at 09:47 PM.

06-28-2007, 07:12 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Did our trucks have an underhood light option? Lol!!!!



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