I put a light in one of my trucks - standard aftermarket issue. It worked fine.

http://www.classicparts.com/1941-53-Glove-Box-Light-Kit/productinfo/22-705A/#.VzkEuJMrKdE

http://www.classicparts.com/1954-72-Glove-Box-Light-Kit/productinfo/22-705B/#.VzkEy5MrKdE

There does not seem to be a mounting bracket in the 54-72 kit?