Cab Lights

[Skip44]

I bought another 72 for parts, but I think I like this one better, anyway the cab has marker lights on the roof. These aren't aftermarket ones because the roof is molded to the lights. The truck has a V8 with a 4 speed with 1st gear a granny and is also 4X4. This is why I think I will build it instead of the other one. Does anyone know if this/these trucks were made for a special purpose like the Ford Snow Fighters?
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[rustrunner]

Welcome to the World of Old Chevy Trucks.

Cab lights were Option U01 and when cab lights were ordered they came with the special cab.

My 1970 has them, and you will find a lot of trucks with cab lights.

[feller]

If you decide that you don't want to build this one I'll be glad to take it off your hands, lol. It's an odd option if you ask me, I love them, but the dealers installed clearance lights too but they don't looknow as cool as the fireman's hats. Congrats on the new truck.

[jocko]

Agree - UO1s look the best, but dealer installed Yankee 77's look nice too. I'd go with the cab light truck, they look good on a 3/4 or 1 tonner.

[special-K]

No special snow plowing models were offered. I never knew about the Ford Snow Fighter, not that I know as much about Fords. I do recall the Dodge Snow Commander later in the '70s

[Skip44]

Originally Posted by special-K

No special snow plowing models were offered. I never knew about the Ford Snow Fighter, not that I know as much about Fords. I do recall the Dodge Snow Commander later in the '70s

I know that in 78-79 Ford offered the Snow Fighter plow truck.I know because it had a high pinon Dana 60 front axle. I build Jeeps and that axle is highly sought after because of the high pinon. A stock axle from a junk yard can go for 1000 dollars or more.

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[ratty69]

Too bad roof skins with the cab light pads aren't available. One of the few body parts not repop'd for these trucks.

[feller]

Ratty69 if I had a die and a press big enough I would buy new skins and stamp them. I talked to a guy who is a retired tool anddie maker, who has made presses and benders and dies of all kinds who said it would be a nightmare if you didn't already have the equipment to do it. He also said the press would have to be huge to do it right

[Skip44]

Maybe if enough of us asked for them one of the company's that make replacement panels would start. I didn't know that some of the trucks came with them until I bought this one.

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[Lanman1972]

The '71 Cheyenne I am working on came with roof markers. I found these LED replacements on Amazon. Smoke colored with yellow light.

[Skip44]

I have been checking the SPID codes and what they mean, one I don't understand is code E81. It says "Pick Up Box Floor Board" the problem I have is my truck doesn't have a bed and I can't find the model number. The truck is a 1970 does anyone know where to look?

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[Skip44]

Originally Posted by Lanman1972

The '71 Cheyenne I am working on came with roof markers. I found these LED replacements on Amazon. Smoke colored with yellow light.

Is your truck a C/K 10 or what? It is only the second truck I've seen with the lights and the other was a C30.

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[Lanman1972]

1971 C10 Cheyenne,

[Skip44]

Originally Posted by Lanman1972

1971 C10 Cheyenne,

Thanks
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[Skip44]

Got it! I took all the other codes off the sticker and never saw the model number. I could read it all but the first number. I thought it was a 2 but the VIN says the truck is a 1/2 ton. One of the options included is heavy duty front springs, would the VIN and the Model ever differ?

I did however get the code I was looking for, the truck is a long bed Fleetside.

I can't wait to get started on this truck, this place has been a lot of help, Thanks.

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[ratty69]

Originally Posted by Skip44

Maybe if enough of us asked for them one of the company's that make replacement panels would start.Skip

Where do I sign up?

Originally Posted by feller

... if I had a die and a press big enough I would buy new skins and stamp them.

If you do find a way to do this, I'll probably be one of the first in line.

Really don't want to give up my cab lights but the roof needs to be done...

[cypressbog]

Originally Posted by Skip44

code E81. It says "Pick Up Box Floor Board

This code means the bed floor was wood, not metal

[57taskforce]

My dad had a 71 lwb K10 when I was a kid that had U01's. They look dang good on a K.

[Skip44]

Originally Posted by cypressbog

This code means the bed floor was wood, not metal

Thanks

LMC has the complete "Roof Marker Lamp", you can get the assembly or a kit that has all 5 or any part of the lights you might need.

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[feller]

Mine is a c10 with cab lights, my dad had a c30 when I was a kid with them. Neither of them are cheyennes. But it wasn't part of a trim package either.

[Skip44]

Originally Posted by feller

Mine is a c10 with cab lights, my dad had a c30 when I was a kid with them. Neither of them are cheyennes. But it wasn't part of a trim package either.

Do you have any pictures posted?

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