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| | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 | Hi All,
Does anyone have pictures of trucks with a spot light or dummy light. Not sure what the correct term is. My truck has 1950 AD has always had the hole for a spot light. I would like to see what it should look like especially in the interior, like does it get in the way of turning the steering wheel because it extends in the cab too far?
Did they come from the factory with them installed? What size or brand would they have been?
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skipper | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I have a few pics here ...link... I used an existing hole in the truck that was not drilled correctly. so I had to compensate on the exterior mount. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 233 | rc356s if you use the correct Guide S-6 that is 18 inches it will not extend in the cab too far. Here is a picture . The drill walked a little on on the inside however not bad Guide is still in business and has parts and tech support. PM me if I can help. Mtneermike
1953 Chevy 3100 261 and SM420 53Chevy 31001953 Mack Firetruck 1972 Porsche 911 1986 Honda Goldwing
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 | Thanks for the pictures your trucks look great. I am not quite sure if my mounting holes is in the correct position as it was already cut when I got the truck.
My spot light is missing all glass and bulb but the lamp housing is there. Can i get replacement parts?
It appears that in all cases the interior window trim has to cut to fit the light? | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | OK, deer season has started and you're asking about spot lights? (Just kidding.)
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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That is a real good looking install. I've often toyed with the idea of installing a spotlight on my 58 Burb. Does the light stick out far enough to the side that you can swing it around behind you for backing up? That would be a cool capability to have to augment backup lights.
Thanks
Larry
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Not sure , I'll give it a try tonight
I'm using a b-31 back up lamp on the bumper. It works pretty well for the size
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Larry
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | You can aim it to the rear
It worked ok on a pick up because you can look out the back window.
Not sure how well it would work on a burb
Maybe post this in the panel and burb section of the forum for better help.
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