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curvedglass · 11-08-2014, 10:49 AM

My 63 did not come with reverse lights. I would like to add them. Where does the reverse switch get mounted?

rossboss · 11-08-2014, 12:36 PM

On a four speed it's mounted on the floor and a tab screwed to the shifter pushes a switch when put in reverse. On a three speed its mounted up under the dash in some manor, don't really know how. An automatic is probably under the dash as well.

**aerotruk63** · 11-08-2014, 07:07 PM

Look in the link below marked 1963 literature. Scroll down to album marked accessory installation. You'll find the original instructions and wiring schematic.

65chevysub · 11-08-2014, 07:20 PM

3 spd manual switch should be mounted to the top of the column with 2 small screws. 3Spd Auto is also on top of the column-same type of mounting I believe

65chevysub · 11-14-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 65chevysub

3 spd manual switch should be mounted to the top of the column with 2 small screws. 3Spd Auto is also on top of the column-same type of mounting I believe

I added aftermarket back p lights to my 65 Suburban, and mounted a toggle type switch under the dash. I have a TH350 trans but the wiring isn't hooked up. With the switch, I can turn on the lights separately to light up behind my truck.

curvedglass · 11-14-2014, 10:16 AM

Exactly what I have on my mind now. I will be installing my new weber 2bbl with electric choke. I want to mount the toggle where the choke cable comes through the dash. I bought a set of lights from Pep Girls to mount under my bumper. I would still like to do a custom mount IN the bumper.

11-08-2014, 10:49 AM	#1
curvedglass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 185	Adding reverse lights My 63 did not come with reverse lights. I would like to add them. Where does the reverse switch get mounted?

11-08-2014, 12:36 PM	#2
rossboss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: pacific north west Posts: 230	Re: Adding reverse lights On a four speed it's mounted on the floor and a tab screwed to the shifter pushes a switch when put in reverse. On a three speed its mounted up under the dash in some manor, don't really know how. An automatic is probably under the dash as well.

11-08-2014, 07:07 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Adding reverse lights Look in the link below marked 1963 literature. Scroll down to album marked accessory installation. You'll find the original instructions and wiring schematic. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-08-2014, 07:20 PM	#4
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,375	Re: Adding reverse lights 3 spd manual switch should be mounted to the top of the column with 2 small screws. 3Spd Auto is also on top of the column-same type of mounting I believe

11-14-2014, 10:16 AM	#6
curvedglass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 185	Re: Adding reverse lights Exactly what I have on my mind now. I will be installing my new weber 2bbl with electric choke. I want to mount the toggle where the choke cable comes through the dash. I bought a set of lights from Pep Girls to mount under my bumper. I would still like to do a custom mount IN the bumper.



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