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Old 02-23-2013, 05:51 PM   #1
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Cargo light mounting position

I'm ordering a cargo light for my 72, do any of you have a measurement to position it? Does it require any cutting to install or just a couple screw holes and one for wires? I'm going to make it a third brake light as well. Thanks!
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Old 02-23-2013, 05:57 PM   #2
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Re: Cargo light mounting position

Not sure about aftermarket but originals were cut in
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Old 02-23-2013, 06:03 PM   #3
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Not sure about aftermarket but originals were cut in
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I'm kinda hoping the aftermarket light needs no cutting! I hate cutting around my newer paint! I'll probably slip and take off some paint! Anyone buy an aftermarket cargo light? Another thing, are the repops plastic or metal?
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If you do have to cut. Outline with painters tape. Will prevent scraping
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Old 02-23-2013, 06:10 PM   #5
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If you do have to cut. Outline with painters tape. Will prevent scraping
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I'll probably cut a template out of some 1/8" plywood and tape that on! I don't trust myself enough to use tape as a shield! Im good at this stuff but with my luck ill get too confident and destroy the back of my cab!
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I'm sure you will have to cut and drill holes.

Here are the measurements...

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Here are the measurements...

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Perfect! Thank you!
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No problem. Just take your time and you will be OK...

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Any idea if the ones Classic Parts, LMC and the others sell are surface mount or do they need the cab cut out in order to fit? Thanks again!
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Assembly manual was a good call Leon. Here is a link that may be helpful to your install as well. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528116
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I don't think any of them are surface mount but I have never owned an after market one.

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Assembly manual was a good call Leon. Here is a link that may be helpful to your install as well. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528116

Thanks Tim. Do you have the assembly manual on CD? The nice thing about it is you can do a search in it then just copy and paste the page.

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I won't be doing any cutting until I get one, I'll just have to wait and see! I hope its not some ugly peice of plastic. Thanks again!
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