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**TR65** · 07-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Hey guys,

I have been looking for some door switches to turn on courtesy lights in the floor board. I found these (Delco D6030) used on 80's - 90's GM cars. they were $4.20 each from Rock Auto.

My 65 has factory holes in the door jambs that look like they were made for these switches. They fit perfectly. They are sort of self adjusting. The bushing is a press fit on the tube. When you close the door for the first time they adjust to the correct position by sliding on that press fit. They work like a champ. 3/8" fine (SAE) nuts fit the threads. Standard push on connectors fit the connection.

No modification to the truck required!

TR

**ChiefRocka** · 07-09-2009, 10:12 PM

Sweet man...looks good !

Thought they always went by the hinges, though.

**TR65** · 07-09-2009, 10:24 PM

Yep Chief,

I think you are right but those empty holes sure needed to be filled up with something. Easy to route the wires under the sill plate.

My buddy has a t****aTundra and the door switches mount like these...

TR

protrash64 · 07-09-2009, 11:29 PM

Where were you when I was fishing crap thru the kick panel?

Killer idea.

**Captainfab** · 07-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Good idea. Like you said easier to run the wires that way. BTW that hole is originally for a rubber bumper.

**TR65** · 07-10-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks Pro & Cap'n

It didn't occur to me to look at the assembly manual. Bumpers sure enough. Maybe that's why my doors close so easily. They probably cut them off and threw them away when the truck was painted. Oh well, they are switch holes now.

TR

Z POPPY · 07-10-2009, 10:10 PM

Nice Job !!!
I bought some GM switches also (alarm and lights). I was going to look for a location but I like where yours are installed. Good idea. Poppy

07-09-2009, 09:47 PM	#1
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Door Switches Hey guys, I have been looking for some door switches to turn on courtesy lights in the floor board. I found these (Delco D6030) used on 80's - 90's GM cars. they were $4.20 each from Rock Auto. My 65 has factory holes in the door jambs that look like they were made for these switches. They fit perfectly. They are sort of self adjusting. The bushing is a press fit on the tube. When you close the door for the first time they adjust to the correct position by sliding on that press fit. They work like a champ. 3/8" fine (SAE) nuts fit the threads. Standard push on connectors fit the connection. No modification to the truck required! TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-09-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Door Switches Sweet man...looks good ! Thought they always went by the hinges, though. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

07-09-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Door Switches Yep Chief, I think you are right but those empty holes sure needed to be filled up with something. Easy to route the wires under the sill plate. My buddy has a t****aTundra and the door switches mount like these... TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-09-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Door Switches Where were you when I was fishing crap thru the kick panel? Killer idea. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-09-2009, 11:48 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Door Switches Good idea. Like you said easier to run the wires that way. BTW that hole is originally for a rubber bumper. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-10-2009, 09:50 PM	#6
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Door Switches Thanks Pro & Cap'n It didn't occur to me to look at the assembly manual. Bumpers sure enough. Maybe that's why my doors close so easily. They probably cut them off and threw them away when the truck was painted. Oh well, they are switch holes now. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
Z POPPY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 89	Re: Door Switches Nice Job !!! I bought some GM switches also (alarm and lights). I was going to look for a location but I like where yours are installed. Good idea. Poppy



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