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EARLY BOLTS
1916 - 1936
1928 Chevrolet AB Canopy Express
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Discussing issues specific to the pre-1937 trucks.
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I was thinking of putting some roof marker lights on my 1948 two ton. Anybody know the details on what is legal. Is it 3 or 5 yellow/amber? I can't seem to find a lot of information online.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton [ stovebolt.com]
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Last edited by Gord&Fran; Thu Jan 26 2023 12:32 AM.
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I didn't find it. I think the regulation is federal, and I did find some information in that yellow lights at the outer most part of the vehicle, but I couldn't tell if it was talking about the cab roof? I am pretty sure it is yellow/amber on the roof, but not sure how many you can put on. I was thinking 3 towards the middle and two towards the edges, one in the middle and one toward each edge, but I don't know what's legal. I emailed Transport Canada, but got a generic "we got your letter, but can't reply to each inquiry" type letter, but I also emailed the BC Transportation Ministry also. It was less successful. I got a "undeliverable" message and I used a direct link from their website. LOL...
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton [ stovebolt.com]
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Thinking more about it, I assume that BC has now adopted the federal requirements. They did that with the electrical code.
So it may be mentioned here. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.%2C_c._1038/page-11.html#docCont
I suppose that if you can't find it, you can do what you think is right. Some of the trucks you see on highways these days look like Christmas on wheels.
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I didn't find out any information on placement, but I did learn they are "clearance" lamps. I emailed my MLA, and put it into his lap. LOL
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton [ stovebolt.com]
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I think I might have a source of information. I checked out BC vehicle inspection stations, ones that are licensed to do trucks, and emailed Haney Automotive. Hopefully they can tell me.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton [ stovebolt.com]
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We had them on our camper. I remember tree branches kept wiping them off, LOL.
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Hy Super55 and Guys, way back when they only put two clearance lights on the cab one at each leading corner and they were green. Sometime later they added the three in the center as well. Green was the legal colour of forward facing clearance lights until 1965. If you have a specialty plated vehicle that is 1965 or older the green clearance lights are still legal, hope that helps.
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Looks like the answer has been covered already but I will add that this is covered under the "Motor Vehicle Act Regulations". Lists 2 clearance lights on the outer corners and 3 identification lights on the top leading edge. This will also cover off any other requirements for vehicles in BC.
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