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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 | I am hoping this is the right section for my question...I really couldn't find anywhere better.
I really like the look spot lights give a truck; however, was this an option offered back in '51 or a trend that has come thru the years?
What would be the right period (make and model) of a spot light if I shall install one in my truck? Are these left and right units or one will work both sides?
Thank you in advance | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 | Any models you can suggest? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Here's the application guide. That one is for the 5". Just plug in the year and make, pulls up the part numbers. There's also listings for 12 volt for the AD cab, too.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 | If you decide to install a spot light, check that there is not wire harness that passes inside the windshield frame. If there is, you have to hold it out of the way when drilling for the light. I don't remember if the trucks have that harness, but the older passenger cars have one for the rear lights. Quite a few of those harnesses got drilled when installing spot lights on those passenger cars.
Harvester | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 | Heres a shot of the Unity 6" spot installed on a 51 1 ton. Tried a 5" but it looked kinda wimpy on tis big truck. Didn't encounter any wires when drilling the post,but the dome light wire might be there,so proceed with caution! http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/52/552/4/69/84/2212469840103393295UNpAxq_th.jpg | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 110 | That picture looks great that's the look I am going for...I guess is off to finding me some spot lights. | | |
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