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**Grumpy old man** · 06-23-2018, 07:59 PM

I shot this cab with buff epoxy primer this morning and about 2 1/2 years ago I saw the thread where one of the guys added a cargo light so I stole the measurements and installed the cargo light and 8 - 8mm red leds for the brake light . Worked out pretty good .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202391

Aus69c20 · 06-23-2018, 08:06 PM

Great idea

**Stocker** · 06-23-2018, 09:31 PM

Very nice! Not only looks great but is a worthwhile functional mod.

Trackbar · 06-24-2018, 06:42 AM

very nice. just seen that LMC now sells this too

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2018, 11:32 AM

Very nice

6T7 C10 · 06-24-2018, 02:13 PM

Very nice. Thank you for posting. I have been toying with that idea myself. Looks good.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-24-2018, 02:21 PM

I'm going to install 2 -60" white led strips under the bed side rails to light up the bed and tie them into the cargo light switch .Something like these but under the bedside so they stay hidden and just give off reflective light to the bed floor .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-60-Wh...cAAOSw8CZa3tH6

MoFormula · 06-24-2018, 03:20 PM

Did the same thing to my truck. When I installed the AAW wire harness, there was an extra wire for a third brake light. I ran it up to my cargo light and installed a red LED bulb. Works awesome.

**special-K** · 06-24-2018, 07:40 PM

Other than being a factory part that doesn't belong, I see it as killing that fat sheetmetal look and roundness of a small back window cab. But to each their own. I'm not a big fan of them on what they came on anymore, since I had one cause between the light and window to rust out due to water getting behind the gasket. But your truck won't be a driver I assume, so no worry there. I never use mine, but it's cool to have it come on when my door opens, and it shows mine is a higher trim level '72.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-24-2018, 09:35 PM

Yeah ,That truck is more of a period custom build shop truck ,What could have been built in the late 60's when "Custom added chrome" was king 350/muncie/posi, static drop . No ls,no airbags,no computers ,It didn't come with a Black Walnut wood bed or custom built bucket seats and interior either but it's got them , It's ok though, I have a few more 67's and the one sitting next to it that I'm epoxy priming tomorrow will be more of a stock restored driver. (MAYBE) .

**special-K** · 06-24-2018, 10:14 PM

We're on the same page with our '67s... 327/M22, louvered hood, roll & pleat, 8" steelies... nothing made after '72 or so. We didn't do all that much with brand new trucks back then. I'm picturing mine as 5 or so year old GMC with Pontiac touches. Plans are for a 389 eventually, if I can afford to build it. I already built the 327 before I found out my M22 numbers are '65 A-body. I also got a deal on GTO bucket seats, so might do door panels like one instead...if I ever get to it.

06-23-2018, 07:59 PM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	67 cargo / 3rd brake light I shot this cab with buff epoxy primer this morning and about 2 1/2 years ago I saw the thread where one of the guys added a cargo light so I stole the measurements and installed the cargo light and 8 - 8mm red leds for the brake light . Worked out pretty good . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202391 Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 06-23-2018 at 08:09 PM.

06-23-2018, 08:06 PM	#2
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Great idea __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

06-23-2018, 09:31 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Very nice! Not only looks great but is a worthwhile functional mod. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-24-2018, 06:42 AM	#4
Trackbar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Princeton Texas Posts: 40	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light very nice. just seen that LMC now sells this too

06-24-2018, 11:32 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Very nice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-24-2018, 02:13 PM	#6
6T7 C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 150	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Very nice. Thank you for posting. I have been toying with that idea myself. Looks good.

06-24-2018, 02:21 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light I'm going to install 2 -60" white led strips under the bed side rails to light up the bed and tie them into the cargo light switch .Something like these but under the bedside so they stay hidden and just give off reflective light to the bed floor . https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-60-Wh...cAAOSw8CZa3tH6

06-24-2018, 03:20 PM	#8
MoFormula Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SE MO Posts: 106	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Did the same thing to my truck. When I installed the AAW wire harness, there was an extra wire for a third brake light. I ran it up to my cargo light and installed a red LED bulb. Works awesome.

06-24-2018, 07:40 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Other than being a factory part that doesn't belong, I see it as killing that fat sheetmetal look and roundness of a small back window cab. But to each their own. I'm not a big fan of them on what they came on anymore, since I had one cause between the light and window to rust out due to water getting behind the gasket. But your truck won't be a driver I assume, so no worry there. I never use mine, but it's cool to have it come on when my door opens, and it shows mine is a higher trim level '72. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-24-2018, 09:35 PM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light Yeah ,That truck is more of a period custom build shop truck ,What could have been built in the late 60's when "Custom added chrome" was king 350/muncie/posi, static drop . No ls,no airbags,no computers ,It didn't come with a Black Walnut wood bed or custom built bucket seats and interior either but it's got them , It's ok though, I have a few more 67's and the one sitting next to it that I'm epoxy priming tomorrow will be more of a stock restored driver. (MAYBE) . Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 06-24-2018 at 10:14 PM.

06-24-2018, 10:14 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 cargo / 3rd brake light We're on the same page with our '67s... 327/M22, louvered hood, roll & pleat, 8" steelies... nothing made after '72 or so. We didn't do all that much with brand new trucks back then. I'm picturing mine as 5 or so year old GMC with Pontiac touches. Plans are for a 389 eventually, if I can afford to build it. I already built the 327 before I found out my M22 numbers are '65 A-body. I also got a deal on GTO bucket seats, so might do door panels like one instead...if I ever get to it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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