Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 12-12-2008, 10:11 PM

finally was able to get the truck tuned up, and out of the garage last weekend. thought I'd fire up the spotlight and get a few pics.

bought this dealer installed Unity S-6 spot from a board member and restored it a few months ago with new bucket assembly, gears, wiring, and hardware. I wanted that old school/county department truck feel, so what better than a spotlight? however it was disheartening drilling that .50" diameter hole through that "A" pillar!

regardless, I'm happy with the look. thinking I will go doubles someday, but that's after I get the radio delete cowl installed...... passenger side will not fit unless the antenna is gone.

big_al_71 · 12-12-2008, 10:13 PM

that is a nice truck!!!!

**LockDoc** · 12-12-2008, 10:19 PM

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That baby looks good Doug... Glad you got it on with no problems. I have a pretty nice one. It is complete except for the trim ring. Where did you get the parts?

LockDoc

jholley · 12-12-2008, 10:19 PM

Not so sure about the seat cover but otherwise a beautiful ride. Cool spotlight.

Pillow · 12-12-2008, 10:24 PM

Gorgeous stepper! The spot light is tops!

drivethechevy · 12-12-2008, 10:24 PM

thats a really nice looking truck!
that spot light looks right at home there

tcb-1 · 12-12-2008, 10:43 PM

yeah the seat cover is a bit outrageous, but it's better than what's underneath! barf.

Leon, go to:
http://www.unityusa.com/ for replacement parts and the like. if you need any help finding something in particular, pm me. I've done two of these now and I have some "free" parts for ya if you need them.

the Unity restoration parts ship out of Chicago and are STILL being produce in the U.S!! one would look NICE on you new custom camper!!!!!

**LockDoc** · 12-12-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

yeah the seat cover is a bit outrageous, but it's better than what's underneath! barf.

Leon, go to:
http://www.unityusa.com/ for replacement parts and the like. if you need any help finding something in particular, pm me. I've done two of these now and I have some "free" parts for ya if you need them.

the Unity restoration parts ship out of Chicago and are STILL being produce in the U.S!! one would look NICE on you new custom camper!!!!!

Thanks for the link and the offer. I will double check what it needs tomorrow morning and take a couple of pics....

LockDoc

CG · 12-13-2008, 12:20 AM

I didnt realize the passenger side wouldnt fit with the antenna on there. I need to find pics of the truck I got the dual spots off of and check it out. Good thing I have an extra cowl without the antenna hole.

thirdstreettito · 12-13-2008, 01:20 AM

Looks great! I'd love to get one of those!

thirdstreettito · 12-13-2008, 01:22 AM

Heres one I just found! At the bottom of the page! $179

http://www.bobschevyparts.com/Truck%...rts%20Page.htm

nicolas72gmc · 12-13-2008, 03:51 AM

tcb-1
What wheels are those? i like the grey and no trim. Thanks

Nick

thirdstreettito · 12-13-2008, 03:58 AM

Stock rally's they look like, but the rear is widened I believe.

nicolas72gmc · 12-13-2008, 04:02 AM

That is what i was wondering. I was going to sandblast my stock ones and roll with them. I do like the looks of the corvette ralleys too though.

bad6772 · 12-13-2008, 04:21 AM

Awesome truck

LuckyHenriksen · 12-13-2008, 04:35 AM

How come my blasted and painted ralleys dont look that good? Beautiful truck! I like the color. And the spotlight is very cool, very unusual.

R.L. · 12-13-2008, 05:56 AM

I like it too.

Spray-Bomb · 12-13-2008, 06:12 AM

More pics !!!

dieselarmy13 · 12-13-2008, 10:06 AM

Trucks looking great Doug! You gonna take advantage of one of our last nice weekends and get that thing out today?

oldblue1968chevy · 12-13-2008, 11:27 AM

tcb-1, can i hvae a pic of where it mounted to the A

mines got 2 holes rite in that same locatino...ima fill em up soon..but curious as to if it was a mirrors or spotlites..i guess mine used to be a mid nite deer chaser..hada gun rack in the back window also..lol

tcb-1 · 12-13-2008, 05:32 PM

here's a few more of the spotlight mounting. fairly straightforward, thanks to Classic Bowties instructions and drill bushing!

the rims are made up per order basis from RallyAmerica.com. VERY nice guy. he's a member of the H.A.M.B. and is a motorhead as well. they are 15 x 7's on all four corners painted satin gray. simple and straightforward. less than $65 a piece, made in the U.S., and built very well.

on patrol.....

txfirefighter, I'll pm tonight.

Leon, I'm serious. find out what you need and I'll take a look through some of my spares.

Sinister · 12-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Truck looks great Doug. Love the spotlight.

thirdstreettito · 12-13-2008, 11:48 PM

I'd love to get a spotlight one day.

67CHIP72 · 12-13-2008, 11:58 PM

Looks great. I'd stay with the driver's side only. Hard to reach the other one anyway.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-14-2008, 11:05 AM

what does this hole look like to you, a spotlite?

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thanks!

ps ive got them on both sides....where'd you get that spotlite..iono if i like it or not yet....but it'd be an original way to cover my holes up lol

12-12-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action finally was able to get the truck tuned up, and out of the garage last weekend. thought I'd fire up the spotlight and get a few pics. bought this dealer installed Unity S-6 spot from a board member and restored it a few months ago with new bucket assembly, gears, wiring, and hardware. I wanted that old school/county department truck feel, so what better than a spotlight? however it was disheartening drilling that .50" diameter hole through that "A" pillar! regardless, I'm happy with the look. thinking I will go doubles someday, but that's after I get the radio delete cowl installed...... passenger side will not fit unless the antenna is gone. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

12-12-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action that is a nice truck!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-12-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action - That baby looks good Doug... Glad you got it on with no problems. I have a pretty nice one. It is complete except for the trim ring. Where did you get the parts? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-12-2008, 10:19 PM	#4
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Not so sure about the seat cover but otherwise a beautiful ride. Cool spotlight. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

12-12-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
Pillow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 144	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Gorgeous stepper! The spot light is tops! __________________ '71 C-10 with 5.3 LS2 cam & NWC T5 - Patina King! '83 Jeep Cherokee w 5.3 LS9 cam & SM465 NP208 swap in progress '92 Volvo 960 wagon w 5.3 LS7 cam & WC T5 swap in progress '79 Porsche 911 SC '48 Spartan Mansion 30' travel trailer '10 Porsche Cayenne S - Daily

12-12-2008, 10:24 PM	#6
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action thats a really nice looking truck! that spot light looks right at home there __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

12-12-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action yeah the seat cover is a bit outrageous, but it's better than what's underneath! barf. Leon, go to: http://www.unityusa.com/ for replacement parts and the like. if you need any help finding something in particular, pm me. I've done two of these now and I have some "free" parts for ya if you need them. the Unity restoration parts ship out of Chicago and are STILL being produce in the U.S!! one would look NICE on you new custom camper!!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

12-13-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action I didnt realize the passenger side wouldnt fit with the antenna on there. I need to find pics of the truck I got the dual spots off of and check it out. Good thing I have an extra cowl without the antenna hole.

12-13-2008, 01:20 AM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Looks great! I'd love to get one of those! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-13-2008, 01:22 AM	#11
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Heres one I just found! At the bottom of the page! $179 http://www.bobschevyparts.com/Truck%...rts%20Page.htm __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 12-13-2008 at 01:22 AM.

12-13-2008, 03:51 AM	#12
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action tcb-1 What wheels are those? i like the grey and no trim. Thanks Nick __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-13-2008, 03:58 AM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Stock rally's they look like, but the rear is widened I believe. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-13-2008, 04:02 AM	#14
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action That is what i was wondering. I was going to sandblast my stock ones and roll with them. I do like the looks of the corvette ralleys too though. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-13-2008, 04:21 AM	#15
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Awesome truck

12-13-2008, 04:35 AM	#16
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action How come my blasted and painted ralleys dont look that good? Beautiful truck! I like the color. And the spotlight is very cool, very unusual. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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12-13-2008, 05:56 AM	#17
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action I like it too.

12-13-2008, 06:12 AM	#18
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action More pics !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-13-2008, 10:06 AM	#19
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Trucks looking great Doug! You gonna take advantage of one of our last nice weekends and get that thing out today? __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 12-13-2008 at 10:07 AM.

12-13-2008, 11:27 AM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action tcb-1, can i hvae a pic of where it mounted to the A mines got 2 holes rite in that same locatino...ima fill em up soon..but curious as to if it was a mirrors or spotlites..i guess mine used to be a mid nite deer chaser..hada gun rack in the back window also..lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-13-2008, 05:32 PM	#21
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action here's a few more of the spotlight mounting. fairly straightforward, thanks to Classic Bowties instructions and drill bushing! the rims are made up per order basis from RallyAmerica.com. VERY nice guy. he's a member of the H.A.M.B. and is a motorhead as well. they are 15 x 7's on all four corners painted satin gray. simple and straightforward. less than $65 a piece, made in the U.S., and built very well. on patrol..... txfirefighter, I'll pm tonight. Leon, I'm serious. find out what you need and I'll take a look through some of my spares. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 12-13-2008 at 05:34 PM.

12-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#22
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Truck looks great Doug. Love the spotlight. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-13-2008, 11:48 PM	#23
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action I'd love to get a spotlight one day. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-13-2008, 11:58 PM	#24
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action Looks great. I'd stay with the driver's side only. Hard to reach the other one anyway. __________________ In Search Of

12-14-2008, 11:05 AM	#25
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight Pic - Installed and In Action what does this hole look like to you, a spotlite? [IMG][/IMG] thanks! ps ive got them on both sides....where'd you get that spotlite..iono if i like it or not yet....but it'd be an original way to cover my holes up lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Last edited by oldblue1968chevy; 12-14-2008 at 11:06 AM.

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