back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimbo0555 · 01-13-2008, 12:23 PM

i was just wondering why some 63 chevy trucks have a back -up lamp in the back and some dont?

60-66 Nut · 01-13-2008, 12:57 PM

Back-up lights were optional until 1969 when they became a DOT requirement.

60-66 Nut

kris's66lwb · 01-13-2008, 01:34 PM

i have heard that they were options till 1966 when they were mandatory cuz every 66 i have seen thats not restored has em

harbourmicah · 01-14-2008, 06:47 AM

yes its true. 66 was the first year it was mandatory, i got them but i think i may use them as turn signals instead of backup lights, havnt decided

fercho71 · 01-14-2008, 12:30 PM

mine its a 66 c-20 and come with backup lights from factory

01-13-2008, 12:23 PM	#1
jimbo0555 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: whittier,california Posts: 7	back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column i was just wondering why some 63 chevy trucks have a back -up lamp in the back and some dont?

01-13-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	Re: back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column Back-up lights were optional until 1969 when they became a DOT requirement. 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

01-13-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column i have heard that they were options till 1966 when they were mandatory cuz every 66 i have seen thats not restored has em

01-14-2008, 06:47 AM	#4
harbourmicah Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 70	Re: back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column yes its true. 66 was the first year it was mandatory, i got them but i think i may use them as turn signals instead of backup lights, havnt decided __________________ 1966 chevy short step- under construction http://www.fquick.com/harbourmicah

01-14-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: back-up light for 63 c-10 3-speed on column mine its a 66 c-20 and come with backup lights from factory __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion



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