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**bignbad** · 03-09-2011, 06:47 PM

pictures wanted of clearance/roof light on '67-'72 trucks.what is the correct lights for '72?Aftermarkets are welcome too.Measurements would also be appreciated too.I guess measurements for windsheld,form light to light,form end to end....Also what year did they have light pods in the roof?Just in case i decide to hack my roof up,if i can find a panel with the pods in it.Just thinking of this now.We'll see where this goes...Thanks

**bignbad** · 03-09-2011, 06:51 PM

I know you have some pictures and some info on this special-K.You should wright a book on these trucks..

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-09-2011, 07:52 PM

The best place to find clearance light roof panels are to look for the bigger trucks c40 and up. Trevor

**too much stuff** · 03-09-2011, 08:22 PM

My plow truck has the raised roof panels for cab lights.

**too much stuff** · 03-09-2011, 08:24 PM

Sorry, the pic was already shrunk. I thought you could see them on there. (dang snow) I can get another pic tomorrow if you want.

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2011, 10:55 PM

67/68 has a generic looking teardrop with 1/2 covered with chrome
69 - 72 has the raised pods.
69 and 70 has the hocky puck looking ones
71/72 has the 'fireman's hat' style.

**pryorstemmed** · 03-09-2011, 11:22 PM

Here is a pic of my 72 cab lights

MistaGavin · 03-10-2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

67/68 has a generic looking teardrop with 1/2 covered with chrome
69 - 72 has the raised pods.
69 and 70 has the hocky puck looking ones
71/72 has the 'fireman's hat' style.

My 1970 has the firemans hat lenses. Does this mean the original owner put different ones on as it has factory cab light holes/roof design?

**special-K** · 03-10-2011, 09:16 AM

It's raining pretty good now. I can get measurements later on if no one else does.

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Originally Posted by MistaGavin

My 1970 has the firemans hat lenses. Does this mean the original owner put different ones on as it has factory cab light holes/roof design?

No,I think they're original. Maybe some '70s came with the '69 style,but all the '70s I've seen or owned had the later style. If you look on the lens Guide put 69 for the first year produced. That leads me to think that,possibly,some of the last '69s may have come with the later style.

Petie724x4 · 03-10-2011, 09:38 AM

Should the factory ones be GM? My 72 has the big half chrome ones but they are made by Grote, aftermarket? My 70 has the same as Special-K.

Does the spacing vary from year to year? The 70 has the outside two at the edge and the three in the middle close together. The 72 are almost evenly spaced.

**special-K** · 03-10-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petie724x4

Should the factory ones be GM? My 72 has the big half chrome ones but they are made by Grote, aftermarket? My 70 has the same as Special-K.

Does the spacing vary from year to year? The 70 has the outside two at the edge and the three in the middle close together. The 72 are almost evenly spaced.

Factory lenses were made by Guide. Grote would be a replacement/accessory company. They are very common. Your '72 had generics added. Ford always spaced evenly,contrary to GM and about any other ICC-legal truck I've seen. The 67/68s didn't have the pods and the lamps were not yet required. So,those could be placed wherever. But,all the 69-72s had a roof panel with raised areas that were all spaced with the typical 3 center and 2 outer arrangement. They were all made the same.

**bignbad** · 03-10-2011, 11:58 AM

So 69-72s had a raised roof panel.What are we talking about 1/2,3/4,1 ton or bigger?I take it if the truck didnt have a roof poods that truck didnt come with lights.

Special-K, what style is that light that you are holding?Is there a base for it?Or does it mount directly to the roof?Oh and I know what you mean about the RAIN! I was in it sence 11pm last night.

Any pictures of these different ones?
67/68 has a generic looking teardrop with 1/2 covered with chrome
69 - 72 has the raised pods.
69 and 70 has the hocky puck looking ones
71/72 has the 'fireman's hat' style.
Thanks....

bobs409 · 03-10-2011, 12:31 PM

I believe they were required on 1 ton and up. My Custom 30 wrecker has em. Here's side shot of one:

Christiansok · 03-10-2011, 12:38 PM

This thread may be useful for the locations, it shows measurements from the windshield to place the lights in what I assume is the stock location.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=237035

no moa · 03-10-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

I believe they were required on 1 ton and up. My Custom 30 wrecker has em. Here's side shot of one:

My wrecker has the same lights.
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1972K20 · 03-10-2011, 01:04 PM

Hmm...I've got a '71 C30 SWR and it doesn't have these lights.

**special-K** · 03-10-2011, 01:12 PM

The light I showed is the 70-72 style they call the fireman's hat. They are the same lens used through '87 on C/Ks and '91 on V/Rs. They sat on a rubber base. Any 69-72 truck with the factory clearance lamps would have the raised pods.

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

Hmm...I've got a '71 C30 SWR and it doesn't have these lights.

The lights were required for over 10,000# trucks,which were dual wheel.

Pont406 · 03-10-2011, 06:36 PM

My 69 c10 has them.

**Joesjunk** · 03-10-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

Hmm...I've got a '71 C30 SWR and it doesn't have these lights.

Required on dual rear wheel trucks

**too much stuff** · 03-10-2011, 07:32 PM

Here is my 71 1/2 ton without the snow on the roof...

BLAZERMAN · 03-10-2011, 11:25 PM

Heres some info and a few part numbers for ya. The hockey puck style is no longer available and the firemans hat style is still made by Signal Stat under the part #1313a, this part has the correct lens but the base is different than the factory GM version, these work great if your adding the lamps to a cab that didnt have them to begin with as they come with a lamp socket and wiring pigtail. If your replacing the lights on a truck that have the pucks then you just need the lens and the GM rubber insulaters, these have a special socket built into them to hold the lamp holder and a boss on the bottom to seal into the cab.
I believe the cab lights used on the 67-68 trucks were made for GM by Yankee but there is a Grote model that is very close.

**special-K** · 03-11-2011, 12:10 AM

Genuine GM part made in China. Ain't that somethin?

BLAZERMAN · 03-11-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Genuine GM part made in China. Ain't that somethin?

Yep I noticed that...must be cause they have the best rubber trees over there.

MistaGavin · 03-11-2011, 12:41 AM

It took me a while to find some new fireman cap style lenses. I looked online but couldn't find them, then I went to a local "big rig" store and they had some by TruckLite for 8 bucks a piece, so $40 for a new set of lenses. The design in the plastic is a little different and updated, but they fit the bases like they are supposed to. Will sure look better than the old faded and cracked factory lenses that are on my 1970 CST/10 now.

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2011, 12:41 AM

no, they have cheaper rubber trees there

03-09-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights I know you have some pictures and some info on this special-K.You should wright a book on these trucks.. __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

03-09-2011, 07:52 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights The best place to find clearance light roof panels are to look for the bigger trucks c40 and up. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-09-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights My plow truck has the raised roof panels for cab lights. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-09-2011, 08:24 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Sorry, the pic was already shrunk. I thought you could see them on there. (dang snow) I can get another pic tomorrow if you want. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-09-2011, 10:55 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights 67/68 has a generic looking teardrop with 1/2 covered with chrome 69 - 72 has the raised pods. 69 and 70 has the hocky puck looking ones 71/72 has the 'fireman's hat' style.

03-09-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights pictures wanted of clearance/roof light on '67-'72 trucks.what is the correct lights for '72?Aftermarkets are welcome too.Measurements would also be appreciated too.I guess measurements for windsheld,form light to light,form end to end....Also what year did they have light pods in the roof?Just in case i decide to hack my roof up,if i can find a panel with the pods in it.Just thinking of this now.We'll see where this goes...Thanks __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

03-09-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Here is a pic of my 72 cab lights Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

03-10-2011, 09:38 AM	#10
Petie724x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Almonte, Ontario, Canada Posts: 155	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Should the factory ones be GM? My 72 has the big half chrome ones but they are made by Grote, aftermarket? My 70 has the same as Special-K. Does the spacing vary from year to year? The 70 has the outside two at the edge and the three in the middle close together. The 72 are almost evenly spaced.

03-10-2011, 11:58 AM	#12
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights So 69-72s had a raised roof panel.What are we talking about 1/2,3/4,1 ton or bigger?I take it if the truck didnt have a roof poods that truck didnt come with lights. Special-K, what style is that light that you are holding?Is there a base for it?Or does it mount directly to the roof?Oh and I know what you mean about the RAIN! I was in it sence 11pm last night. Any pictures of these different ones? 67/68 has a generic looking teardrop with 1/2 covered with chrome 69 - 72 has the raised pods. 69 and 70 has the hocky puck looking ones 71/72 has the 'fireman's hat' style. Thanks.... __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

03-10-2011, 12:31 PM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights I believe they were required on 1 ton and up. My Custom 30 wrecker has em. Here's side shot of one: Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 Last edited by bobs409; 03-10-2011 at 12:33 PM.

03-10-2011, 12:38 PM	#14
Christiansok Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 69	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights This thread may be useful for the locations, it shows measurements from the windshield to place the lights in what I assume is the stock location. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=237035

03-10-2011, 01:04 PM	#16
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Hmm...I've got a '71 C30 SWR and it doesn't have these lights.

03-10-2011, 06:36 PM	#18
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights My 69 c10 has them. Attached Images

03-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#20
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Here is my 71 1/2 ton without the snow on the roof... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-10-2011, 11:25 PM	#21
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights Heres some info and a few part numbers for ya. The hockey puck style is no longer available and the firemans hat style is still made by Signal Stat under the part #1313a, this part has the correct lens but the base is different than the factory GM version, these work great if your adding the lamps to a cab that didnt have them to begin with as they come with a lamp socket and wiring pigtail. If your replacing the lights on a truck that have the pucks then you just need the lens and the GM rubber insulaters, these have a special socket built into them to hold the lamp holder and a boss on the bottom to seal into the cab. I believe the cab lights used on the 67-68 trucks were made for GM by Yankee but there is a Grote model that is very close. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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03-11-2011, 12:10 AM	#22
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03-11-2011, 12:41 AM	#24
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: pictures wanted of clearance/roof lights It took me a while to find some new fireman cap style lenses. I looked online but couldn't find them, then I went to a local "big rig" store and they had some by TruckLite for 8 bucks a piece, so $40 for a new set of lenses. The design in the plastic is a little different and updated, but they fit the bases like they are supposed to. Will sure look better than the old faded and cracked factory lenses that are on my 1970 CST/10 now. __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

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