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cstm68 · 03-12-2014, 10:59 PM

Ware are you guys mounting door switches for the dome light? I can't get to the inside of the front pillar to runs wires so I was wondering if there is another place to mount them.

Drewski23 · 03-12-2014, 11:10 PM

pretty sure you just need to drill a hole in the door jamb...

edit:not to be smart..initially when i read it thought you were looking for a factory mounting hole.

they mention there being a threaded spot for them..not sure if its there on trucks that didnt come that way from the factory though

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464925

cstm68 · 03-12-2014, 11:43 PM

Ware did you run the wires? Did you drill a hole in the kick panel to run the wires in?

Drewski23 · 03-12-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

Ware did you run the wires? Did you drill a hole in the kick panel to run the wires in?

thats not my truck im not sure what they did. id guess they drilled a hole high up in the kick panel or if you dropped a fender you could go through the other side. I just went out and looked at my truck..doesnt seem to be too many options there otherwise

magicoolbus · 03-12-2014, 11:59 PM

No holes to drill! You only need a ground wire and it will come out the same hole that is used to route the wires to the rear of the vehicle. Lots of info on this in the electrical section, especially the wiring diagrams and where to tap into to get power to the courtesy lights.

RManson · 03-13-2014, 12:06 AM

I used this on my '68. Works great. Mounted it under the latch (back of door) so it's easier than trying to squeeze in on the hinge side.

SS Tim · 03-13-2014, 12:30 AM

Here per GM.

cool68 · 03-13-2014, 01:15 AM

I used a two prong on/off toggle switch mounted in existing hole located in lower area of dash on driver's side of steering column. just wired the existing dome light ground wire to one prong and a wire to a good ground to the other prong. flip on as entering truck and flip off when driving away. may not be the perfect set up but, works for me.

elf w/capital T · 10-12-2014, 09:22 AM

Ss tim.....thanks!!!

03-12-2014, 10:59 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Dome light door switch? Ware are you guys mounting door switches for the dome light? I can't get to the inside of the front pillar to runs wires so I was wondering if there is another place to mount them. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

03-12-2014, 11:10 PM	#2
Drewski23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 142	Re: Dome light door switch? pretty sure you just need to drill a hole in the door jamb... edit:not to be smart..initially when i read it thought you were looking for a factory mounting hole. they mention there being a threaded spot for them..not sure if its there on trucks that didnt come that way from the factory though http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464925 Last edited by Drewski23; 03-12-2014 at 11:15 PM.

03-12-2014, 11:43 PM	#3
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Dome light door switch? Ware did you run the wires? Did you drill a hole in the kick panel to run the wires in? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

03-12-2014, 11:59 PM	#5
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Dome light door switch? No holes to drill! You only need a ground wire and it will come out the same hole that is used to route the wires to the rear of the vehicle. Lots of info on this in the electrical section, especially the wiring diagrams and where to tap into to get power to the courtesy lights. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

03-13-2014, 12:06 AM	#6
RManson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 158	Re: Dome light door switch? I used this on my '68. Works great. Mounted it under the latch (back of door) so it's easier than trying to squeeze in on the hinge side.

03-13-2014, 12:30 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Dome light door switch? Here per GM. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-13-2014, 01:15 AM	#8
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Dome light door switch? I used a two prong on/off toggle switch mounted in existing hole located in lower area of dash on driver's side of steering column. just wired the existing dome light ground wire to one prong and a wire to a good ground to the other prong. flip on as entering truck and flip off when driving away. may not be the perfect set up but, works for me.

10-12-2014, 09:22 AM	#9
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Dome light door switch? Ss tim.....thanks!!!



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