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I've got a '63 C-10. I have always really liked dual spotlights, and I have a matching pair from about the same year that I'd like to maybe install.

Now, my '63 has the wrap-around windshield, so if I just stuck it in the pillar, they'd obviously be too far back. It looks like the place I'd need to mount them is in the metal piece between the windshield and the door, with the handles poking through the dashboard.

Any thoughts (other than "I hate spotlights, don't do it," I get enough of that from my wife :p ) on how this could be achieved in this kind of truck?

Thanks.

Unity spotlights have templates in the installation kit that show proper placement. Still available new, you can buy a used light @a swap meet & get an installation kit new if you are bucks down.

i just bought a 62 with the wrap around winshield and it has spot light on drivers side. it is right below edje of windhield and pointsnot quite straight to drivers side but almost. good luck hopefully you can be spotlightin' stuff in no time.

Thanks, guys! I'll look into the Unity templates.

Hogy--do you think you could post a picture of your spotlight inside and out?

Rev> When you buy the kit from Unity, it comes with the correct mount for your vehicle. It also comes with a guide bushing so that you can use the mount as a drill guide. Once you have your holes, you pop out the bushing, instal the light, set the angle, and wire it. Pretty simple operation really.

Sweet!! Thanks for the heads up on the Unity install kits!!

I had a '66 Chevy C20 with a factory Unity spotlight on the drivers side A pillar. The handle came out a few inches above the dash. I would like to have a new Unity spotlight, if somone has a link to their website. Good luck with your install.

Tony

There was a guy on ebay selling a pair of L&R NOS spot lights for '60-'66 trucks. They were $125 each...I just couldn't bring myself to spend the money. I wish I had them, but there's soooo much other stuff I need for my truck!
It looked like they run through the wrap-around part of the dash board (at least on the wrap-around cabs), and come through the body at the filler panel between glass and front fender.
Good to know that Unity is still selling the brackets and templates! At some point, I'll add them to my '62 Suburban. They'd make a nice addition to a truck that's going to be used to tow a race car.
-Brad

Revoh, Take a peep at My 52...I installed
the 5 inch Unity spotlights...I also have a set of
5 inch fog lights to go on Yet...The installation
of the spotlights is very easy...Only one wire
which goes to hot side of ignition, and it complete.
Bill B

Keep an eye on Ebay, they come & go all the time for MUCH less than $125 bones (Guy must need money for the dope he's been smokin). I picekd up two VERY rare dual head spots (Red flasher on one side, spot on other) and a regular teardrop spot for about $30 each. Just do a broad range search for spotlights in Ebay motors, alot of them are miscategorized.

The install kit I bought new direct from Unity at www.unityusa.com/

They also sell new vintage light assemblies for cars and trucks, in 12 & 6V too.

FYI, For what it's worth you might want to check your state laws regarding spotlights. Some states it is illegal to have functioning spotlights. Just might save you a headache or two.

If anybody has any pictures of their spotlights installed, especially in a curved windshield situation, I'd sure love it if you posted them!!

i will try to take a picture of mine sometime. i am going out of town in a day and won't be back for a while. i wired mine up and it is pretty cool. it's very bright and should be a lot of fun to spotlight stuff.

I'll bump it again, just in case there's a picture or two out there.