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1967gm4x4 · 03-27-2013, 03:46 PM

There are a lot of spotlights on ebay for sale sayin theyd fit a 67-72. was this a factory option and does anybody have any pics of them on a truck? Same for 73-87?

67chevy1series · 03-27-2013, 04:59 PM

spotlights were never installed from the factory but they were a dealer installed option and yes the same thing goes for square bodies. you can put any spotlight in these trucks as long as you drill the whole right and get the right bracket to go to the year, make and model of the vehicle i have a spotlight on my 67 CST and my 67 GMC

oldno7 · 03-27-2013, 05:11 PM

Could you post pics of that light. I would like to see some.

1967gm4x4 · 03-28-2013, 04:54 PM

yea pics would be nice so i know what to look for. I want to get one for my 67. where did you get yours? or did they already have them

SS Tim · 03-28-2013, 06:01 PM

Just do a search for Unity spotlights and you should be able to find a lot. The important numbers are of course the proper braket that mounts to the "A" pillar. They are vehicle specific and handed. Be careful on eBay some people consider anything they have as gold. Seen brackets there several times what the manufacturer sells them for currently.

CG · 03-28-2013, 08:27 PM

The ones on our trucks should have the little tag on top that says GM in red letters.

**special-K** · 03-29-2013, 07:25 AM

Yep,GM accessory,but not factory. You can buy the exact light from Unity,but it won't say GM. They ain't cheap. I haven't looked into if they still can supply the proper mounting for these trucks. Probably slim chance,but who knows.

smfdco1 · 03-29-2013, 05:38 PM

If you will slip over to the Suburban forum and find "My latest toy" you will find my '69 GMC Ambulance with left and right spot lights. If I recall several of these that we purchased new came equipped with spotlights. Regardless of factory or dealer installed they were made by Unity who is still in business. The spotlights came with "Unity" name tags but Unity offered "replacement" logo tags for most any vehicle make. As for used spotlights on Ebay, as previously stated "since it came off of a police car or fire truck" it is worth a fortune to some sellers. NAPA carries new spotlights for just a few dollars more (that are sure to work) but just like the used ones you will have to get the correct "vehicle specific" bracket from Unity. The brackets come with a paper template to show proper placement and also come with mounting instructions which is important so that the hole is drilled on the proper angle. Also note that the interior lamp wiring (as well as the stop, turn and tail lights on Suburbans runs up the "A" post and is easy to drill through. Good luck with your quest.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 03-29-2013, 08:28 PM

If you want the spotlight to look correct you'll have to find an old one with the real chrome bulb housing and Bakelite type handle. The newer ones have a plastic bulb housing with a replaceable H1 bulb and the handle is plastic and rubber. I have an old one I found at the salvage yard, it came off an early '80's GMC truck and the bracket lines up with the holes in my '70 Suburban's A pillar. My Suburban had one installed at the dealer when it was new, but someone swiped it over the years while it was parked as well as the old Ramsey winch on the front bumper.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-29-2013, 10:03 PM

I dont think there 'handed'. I pulled some spots offa 72 1 ton chevy. Kept the nicer one for myself (dis assembled and rebuilt it) and sold the other to ricky 67chevy1series Both brackets looked the same to me Im not sure which of us is using which lamp (right/left)..

Idk lol

SS Tim · 03-29-2013, 10:30 PM

Just went to the Unity site. The correct current bracket kits listed are 202 and 202RH @$58.56 each. Since many kits listed do not have a corresponding RH kit I still believe the brackets are handed. The spotlights are not of course.

CG · 03-29-2013, 11:57 PM

I have two dealer installed ones that I was going to use, but then I saw the ones at Unity. when the time comes I'm just going to buy a new one. The forty year old ones are kinda cool, but no match for brand spanking new =)

Old ones aren't for sale ... maybe someday down the road, but not right now.

zeeklu · 03-30-2013, 06:44 AM

I bought a Unity one for my K10 and it was a nice kit. The paper template was easy to line up and it was a fairly easy install. I do remember needing a fairly big drillbit though. Chris
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**special-K** · 03-30-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I have two dealer installed ones that I was going to use, but then I saw the ones at Unity. when the time comes I'm just going to buy a new one. The forty year old ones are kinda cool, but no match for brand spanking new =)

Old ones aren't for sale ... maybe someday down the road, but not right now.

I'd like first dibs on the old lights,maybe someday down the road. Talk to you then

**too much stuff** · 04-05-2013, 08:14 PM

Can anyone shed some light on the last option on each side of this spid?
Factory spotlights maybe?
On a side note, this had the sport bucket seats with no console.

SS Tim · 04-05-2013, 08:33 PM

Those are factory installed spotlights, along with the H.D. bucket seat they were specia order "fleet" options.

SS Tim · 04-05-2013, 08:36 PM

BTW on the handing issue I looked up my IHC pickup and it uses a right kit on the left side and a left kit on the right side.

**too much stuff** · 04-06-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Those are factory installed spotlights, along with the H.D. bucket seat they were specia order "fleet" options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

BTW on the handing issue I looked up my IHC pickup and it uses a right kit on the left side and a left kit on the right side.

Thanks for the info. It does show a different option number for each side. I should have bought the whole rig when i had the chance... Been crushed now.

sbc10guy · 04-06-2013, 10:54 AM

This is my original spotlight on my 69. It was originally a fish and game truck. It is off the truck now but i cant decide if I like it with or without now. Best picture i have with it on.

pritch · 04-06-2013, 11:16 AM

My Panel had spot lights at one time-all the holes are there, but they were long gone when I got it. I'm trying to decide whether to weld up the holes or get some spots.

landsurvey1 · 04-06-2013, 03:30 PM

Here's mine, I took a few photos so you could see the mounting hardware.

1967gm4x4 · 04-07-2013, 04:59 PM

That's an awesome truck! Thanks for the pics
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**special-K** · 04-08-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Can anyone shed some light on the last option on each side of this spid?
Factory spotlights maybe?
On a side note, this had the sport bucket seats with no console.

So,it had the same buckets as a base Blazer w/bucket seat option? These would be the same seat as the scroll-type but with a basket weave pattern (that's how I'd describe it) like a base bench seat has in it. And no console came with those.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Those are factory installed spotlights, along with the H.D. bucket seat they were specia order "fleet" options.

Do you know if the HD buckets were the optional* "sport" type or the standard* "utility" type?
*for K/5

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbc10guy

This is my original spotlight on my 69. It was originally a fish and game truck. It is off the truck now but i cant decide if I like it with or without now. Best picture i have with it on.

Did your truck have "special paint" listed on the SPID? Looks about the same as Dept. of Interior as well as other park service/wildlife mgnt type outfits. Is there possibly a code?
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Here are the "optional" base K/5 buckets:

**too much stuff** · 04-08-2013, 09:25 AM

Special k tim, it had the same buckets as you have pictured. Didn't look as if it ever had any other seats in the rear. (it was a burb) And no console.

72BLKCHEYENNE · 04-08-2013, 01:48 PM

Are original ones worth much? I see the new one run in the $230.00 range whats a used one worth? Were there many companies of these things?

03-27-2013, 03:46 PM	#1
1967gm4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99	Factory spotlights There are a lot of spotlights on ebay for sale sayin theyd fit a 67-72. was this a factory option and does anybody have any pics of them on a truck? Same for 73-87? __________________ 1967 gmc 4x4 factory air factory buckets 1985 gmc high sierra 2500 4x4 400 1972 ford f250 4x4 390.Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. John Wayne

03-27-2013, 04:59 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Factory spotlights spotlights were never installed from the factory but they were a dealer installed option and yes the same thing goes for square bodies. you can put any spotlight in these trucks as long as you drill the whole right and get the right bracket to go to the year, make and model of the vehicle i have a spotlight on my 67 CST and my 67 GMC

03-27-2013, 05:11 PM	#3
oldno7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill. Posts: 584	Re: Factory spotlights Could you post pics of that light. I would like to see some. __________________ Hi everyone, It's nice to know there's other people just as crazy about these old trucks as I am. oldno7

03-28-2013, 04:54 PM	#4
1967gm4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99	Re: Factory spotlights yea pics would be nice so i know what to look for. I want to get one for my 67. where did you get yours? or did they already have them __________________ 1967 gmc 4x4 factory air factory buckets 1985 gmc high sierra 2500 4x4 400 1972 ford f250 4x4 390.Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. John Wayne

03-28-2013, 06:01 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Factory spotlights Just do a search for Unity spotlights and you should be able to find a lot. The important numbers are of course the proper braket that mounts to the "A" pillar. They are vehicle specific and handed. Be careful on eBay some people consider anything they have as gold. Seen brackets there several times what the manufacturer sells them for currently. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-28-2013, 08:27 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: Factory spotlights The ones on our trucks should have the little tag on top that says GM in red letters. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-29-2013, 07:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory spotlights Yep,GM accessory,but not factory. You can buy the exact light from Unity,but it won't say GM. They ain't cheap. I haven't looked into if they still can supply the proper mounting for these trucks. Probably slim chance,but who knows. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2013, 05:38 PM	#8
smfdco1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mechanicsville Va. Posts: 33	Re: Factory spotlights If you will slip over to the Suburban forum and find "My latest toy" you will find my '69 GMC Ambulance with left and right spot lights. If I recall several of these that we purchased new came equipped with spotlights. Regardless of factory or dealer installed they were made by Unity who is still in business. The spotlights came with "Unity" name tags but Unity offered "replacement" logo tags for most any vehicle make. As for used spotlights on Ebay, as previously stated "since it came off of a police car or fire truck" it is worth a fortune to some sellers. NAPA carries new spotlights for just a few dollars more (that are sure to work) but just like the used ones you will have to get the correct "vehicle specific" bracket from Unity. The brackets come with a paper template to show proper placement and also come with mounting instructions which is important so that the hole is drilled on the proper angle. Also note that the interior lamp wiring (as well as the stop, turn and tail lights on Suburbans runs up the "A" post and is easy to drill through. Good luck with your quest.

03-29-2013, 08:28 PM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Factory spotlights If you want the spotlight to look correct you'll have to find an old one with the real chrome bulb housing and Bakelite type handle. The newer ones have a plastic bulb housing with a replaceable H1 bulb and the handle is plastic and rubber. I have an old one I found at the salvage yard, it came off an early '80's GMC truck and the bracket lines up with the holes in my '70 Suburban's A pillar. My Suburban had one installed at the dealer when it was new, but someone swiped it over the years while it was parked as well as the old Ramsey winch on the front bumper. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

03-29-2013, 10:03 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Factory spotlights I dont think there 'handed'. I pulled some spots offa 72 1 ton chevy. Kept the nicer one for myself (dis assembled and rebuilt it) and sold the other to ricky 67chevy1series Both brackets looked the same to me Im not sure which of us is using which lamp (right/left).. Idk lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-29-2013, 10:30 PM	#11
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Factory spotlights Just went to the Unity site. The correct current bracket kits listed are 202 and 202RH @$58.56 each. Since many kits listed do not have a corresponding RH kit I still believe the brackets are handed. The spotlights are not of course. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-29-2013, 11:57 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: Factory spotlights I have two dealer installed ones that I was going to use, but then I saw the ones at Unity. when the time comes I'm just going to buy a new one. The forty year old ones are kinda cool, but no match for brand spanking new =) Old ones aren't for sale ... maybe someday down the road, but not right now. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-30-2013, 06:44 AM	#13
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Factory spotlights I bought a Unity one for my K10 and it was a nice kit. The paper template was easy to line up and it was a fairly easy install. I do remember needing a fairly big drillbit though. Chris Posted via Mobile Device

04-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#15
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Factory spotlights Can anyone shed some light on the last option on each side of this spid? Factory spotlights maybe? On a side note, this had the sport bucket seats with no console. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-05-2013, 08:33 PM	#16
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Factory spotlights Those are factory installed spotlights, along with the H.D. bucket seat they were specia order "fleet" options. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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04-05-2013, 08:36 PM	#17
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Factory spotlights BTW on the handing issue I looked up my IHC pickup and it uses a right kit on the left side and a left kit on the right side. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-06-2013, 10:54 AM	#19
sbc10guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 415	Re: Factory spotlights This is my original spotlight on my 69. It was originally a fish and game truck. It is off the truck now but i cant decide if I like it with or without now. Best picture i have with it on. Attached Images __________________ 1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra

04-06-2013, 11:16 AM	#20
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Factory spotlights My Panel had spot lights at one time-all the holes are there, but they were long gone when I got it. I'm trying to decide whether to weld up the holes or get some spots. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-06-2013, 03:30 PM	#21
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Factory spotlights Here's mine, I took a few photos so you could see the mounting hardware. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy short bed ZZ4 350/355hp GMPP crate engine. 1972 Cheyenne K-20 454/400hp big block 1988 Jeep Wrangler 2010 Jeep Sport Unlimited

04-07-2013, 04:59 PM	#22
1967gm4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99	Re: Factory spotlights That's an awesome truck! Thanks for the pics Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 gmc 4x4 factory air factory buckets 1985 gmc high sierra 2500 4x4 400 1972 ford f250 4x4 390.Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. John Wayne

04-08-2013, 09:25 AM	#24
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Factory spotlights Special k tim, it had the same buckets as you have pictured. Didn't look as if it ever had any other seats in the rear. (it was a burb) And no console. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-08-2013, 01:48 PM	#25
72BLKCHEYENNE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA Posts: 130	Re: Factory spotlights Are original ones worth much? I see the new one run in the $230.00 range whats a used one worth? Were there many companies of these things?

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