I have a 1951 3100 truck with 3 speed column shift. I would like to add a backup light switch. Does anyone know if the 1949-1954 Chevy car backup light switch will work on the truck?
With a little creative tinkering and bracket fabrication, a switch like this can be mounted either to the side cover of the transmission, or at the shift box on the steering column so it operates as the shift linkage moves into the reverse position. The second style is waterproof and even has an adjustable actuating arm with a roller tip.
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It'd probably be easiest to use a limit switch like Jerry suggested down on the side cover of the transmission. One of the cover bolts would be the the spot to secure a bracket. Another option would be to use a brake light switch, but those work backwards of what you'd want.
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The 54 car had standoffs that replaced 2 screws on the shifter box. They are common parts. The bracket that holds the switch could be fabricated. The switch and bracket are a bit expensive, but it can be found on eBay using the GM part number 1997911. One of the box shift levers is longer than a car (or vice-versa) but the bracket can be adapted. I shamelessly robbed some pictures from Chevy Talk. There are universal switches available, or one could simply rig up a bracket and use the AD truck stop light switch. One of the kit options for adding a backup light to a truck is simply using an under-dash manually operated switch but it would need to be illuminated so that you would have a reminder to turn the switch off when reversing is finished.
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I've seen a couple of LED pocket flashlights adapted to the roll at the top of the bed sides and wired up as backup lights. Jerry
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