New Member - Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

714x4 · 01-13-2003, 05:13 PM

Hello from Tempe, Arizona.

I've been looking at this forum for about two months now. There is a bunch of great information but a majority of my time is spent drooling over the pictures of your trucks.

My truck is a 71 Cheyenne, K10, shortbed. It's blue and white and looks just like 71blksuper4x4 dad's shortened K20, except for the rust in my rocker panels. The truck currently has an inch and a half Soft Ride lift with 32x11.50x15 BFG ATs. I've owned it for almost 12 years and I'm planning on a frame off restoration as soon as I finish my 78 F**D Bronco (sorry, I like them too). I will post pics as soon as I take some digitals of the truck.

The question I've got is about the factory cab running lights. Were they an available option on the K10/C10 trucks? I have them on mine and the only other trucks I've seen them on have been 3/4 and 1 ton work type trucks.

Southpa · 01-13-2003, 05:33 PM

Welcome to the board! A buddy has a 71 GMC 1/2 ton with cab running lights, I'm pretty sure they are factory.

Hutch · 01-13-2003, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the best board on the web from Big state of Texas.

Gordo · 01-13-2003, 08:08 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

Pont · 01-13-2003, 09:14 PM

Welcome from Southern Oregon! I used to live in Mesa and I miss your weather this time of year. Sorry, I can't answer your question but someone here will.

lukecp · 01-13-2003, 09:37 PM

I have seen factory cab running lights on many junkyard trucks, but only on 3/4 and 1 ton models. I'm not sure if they were avialable on the 1/2 ton trucks. The top of the cab is different on cab light trucks. There are little (maybe 2"x3"?) flat mounting spots for the lights, and holes that go into the cab. Unless you want to swap cabs, i would just buy a set of aftermarket lights.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-13-2003, 09:39 PM

Another big welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON this is the best damn board but be carefull you can spend all day here!!!!!!

teeitup · 01-13-2003, 09:47 PM

I just seen a 2wd 1/2 ton in a junkyard with lights on the roof, but I don't know if they were factory.

weasel29gm · 01-13-2003, 11:31 PM

Welcome from good ole' W VA and have fun!!!!

*67/72junkie* · 01-13-2003, 11:41 PM

I have had 2 1/2 ton trucks that came with the pod style clearance lights factory. They were listed as and option on the glove box door .

Longhorn Man · 01-14-2003, 12:00 AM

I have seen them listed without the raised pads myself. Also seen them listed on a 1/2 ton.

01-13-2003, 05:13 PM	#1
714x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 13	New Member - Question Hello from Tempe, Arizona. I've been looking at this forum for about two months now. There is a bunch of great information but a majority of my time is spent drooling over the pictures of your trucks. My truck is a 71 Cheyenne, K10, shortbed. It's blue and white and looks just like 71blksuper4x4 dad's shortened K20, except for the rust in my rocker panels. The truck currently has an inch and a half Soft Ride lift with 32x11.50x15 BFG ATs. I've owned it for almost 12 years and I'm planning on a frame off restoration as soon as I finish my 78 F**D Bronco (sorry, I like them too). I will post pics as soon as I take some digitals of the truck. The question I've got is about the factory cab running lights. Were they an available option on the K10/C10 trucks? I have them on mine and the only other trucks I've seen them on have been 3/4 and 1 ton work type trucks.

01-13-2003, 05:33 PM	#2
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Welcome to the board! A buddy has a 71 GMC 1/2 ton with cab running lights, I'm pretty sure they are factory. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

01-13-2003, 05:42 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Welcome to the best board on the web from Big state of Texas. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-13-2003, 08:08 PM	#4
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

01-13-2003, 09:14 PM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Welcome from Southern Oregon! I used to live in Mesa and I miss your weather this time of year. Sorry, I can't answer your question but someone here will. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-13-2003, 09:37 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have seen factory cab running lights on many junkyard trucks, but only on 3/4 and 1 ton models. I'm not sure if they were avialable on the 1/2 ton trucks. The top of the cab is different on cab light trucks. There are little (maybe 2"x3"?) flat mounting spots for the lights, and holes that go into the cab. Unless you want to swap cabs, i would just buy a set of aftermarket lights. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-13-2003, 09:39 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Another big welcome from SOUTHERN OREGON this is the best damn board but be carefull you can spend all day here!!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-13-2003, 09:47 PM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I just seen a 2wd 1/2 ton in a junkyard with lights on the roof, but I don't know if they were factory. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-13-2003, 11:31 PM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Welcome from good ole' W VA and have fun!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-13-2003, 11:41 PM	#10
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	cab clearance lights I have had 2 1/2 ton trucks that came with the pod style clearance lights factory. They were listed as and option on the glove box door .

01-14-2003, 12:00 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have seen them listed without the raised pads myself. Also seen them listed on a 1/2 ton.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.