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Mikenacarato · 11-28-2013, 06:27 PM

I've looked all over lmc and classic parts and cannot find whatever hardware holds the dome light up. The original owner just self tapped through the old base and into the cab. There are no nuts in the original mounting holes, just two holes that looks like a plastic nut clips in. Does anyone have a pic of how that assembly is held in or know where I can get that hardware?
Thanks!

Likwidsmile · 11-28-2013, 07:14 PM

The housing parts actually has expansion pegs on the back of it so when you press the housing into the cab the pegs go into the holes and expand on the end which holds the whole thing to the cab. I just replace mine since I had the exact same problem.

Lattimer · 11-28-2013, 07:44 PM

Yup, just snaps in place. No hardware.

Mikenacarato · 11-28-2013, 10:52 PM

cool thanks! ill give it a shot tomorrow!

67_C-30 · 11-28-2013, 11:29 PM

If your housing is original, the tabs may (and probably will) be broken. If that is the case, I new housing is all you need. You can out pop the metal wiring contacts out the original base and put them in a new one. I've heard people selling these telling people that whole dome light wiring harness has to changed to swap the dome light, but that is not true.

I just did another one this way last month!

ItWillBeSlow · 11-28-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

If your housing is original, the tabs may (and probably will) be broken. If that is the case, I new housing is all you need. You can out pop the metal wiring contacts out the original base and put them in a new one. I've heard people selling these telling people that whole dome light wiring harness has to changed to swap the dome light, but that is not true.

I just did another one this way last month!

I second that. I just replaced mine last week, reused the existing wires into the new assembly. Took 2 minutes

litew8 · 11-29-2013, 11:57 PM

67_C-30 · 11-30-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Not sure I follow. Can you take the cover off to replace the bulb? If yes, how? I think my bulb is toast, fearing trying to pry that plastic thinking it may crack. Thanks!

Yes, you have to pop the lense off to change the bulb. If it is original, it very well might crack. I just changed the lense and the base on mine when I did the bulb. I think it is was like $16 for the whole assembly.

Mikenacarato · 11-30-2013, 12:44 AM

thanks everyone for the info. got it done today and it looks awesome!

TacBlade · 11-30-2013, 09:23 AM

Put in an LED one with a clear lens, it made a huge difference!!!

elf w/capital T · 11-30-2013, 09:32 AM

Brothers has their black friday sale, the assembly is just 5 dollars, 5 dollar footlong!

litew8 · 11-30-2013, 02:00 PM

11-28-2013, 06:27 PM	#1
Mikenacarato Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 18	Dome light help. I've looked all over lmc and classic parts and cannot find whatever hardware holds the dome light up. The original owner just self tapped through the old base and into the cab. There are no nuts in the original mounting holes, just two holes that looks like a plastic nut clips in. Does anyone have a pic of how that assembly is held in or know where I can get that hardware? Thanks! __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside

11-28-2013, 07:14 PM	#2
Likwidsmile Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 2	Re: Dome light help. The housing parts actually has expansion pegs on the back of it so when you press the housing into the cab the pegs go into the holes and expand on the end which holds the whole thing to the cab. I just replace mine since I had the exact same problem.

11-28-2013, 07:44 PM	#3
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Dome light help. Yup, just snaps in place. No hardware. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

11-28-2013, 10:52 PM	#4
Mikenacarato Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 18	Re: Dome light help. cool thanks! ill give it a shot tomorrow! __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside

11-28-2013, 11:29 PM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Dome light help. If your housing is original, the tabs may (and probably will) be broken. If that is the case, I new housing is all you need. You can out pop the metal wiring contacts out the original base and put them in a new one. I've heard people selling these telling people that whole dome light wiring harness has to changed to swap the dome light, but that is not true. I just did another one this way last month! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-29-2013, 11:57 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Dome light help. __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 11-30-2013 at 12:27 AM.

11-30-2013, 12:44 AM	#9
Mikenacarato Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 18	Re: Dome light help. thanks everyone for the info. got it done today and it looks awesome! __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside

11-30-2013, 09:23 AM	#10
TacBlade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 104	Re: Dome light help. Put in an LED one with a clear lens, it made a huge difference!!!

11-30-2013, 09:32 AM	#11
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Dome light help. Brothers has their black friday sale, the assembly is just 5 dollars, 5 dollar footlong!

11-30-2013, 02:00 PM	#12
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Dome light help. __________________ project: "my happy mess"



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