Looked at 2 wiring wiring diagrams for the 54 GMC and Chevy truck, both do have the 16Ga pink wire. Only cloth covered wire I see goes to the heater from switch.
Still learning the wiring to what's what, etc.


1954 GMC 150-24 Truck
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