Steering column/dash mounted dimmer switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nitrosport_5** · 10-18-2012, 03:16 AM

Im wondering what my options are as far as getting the dimmer switch up off the floor. Im a T-9 Paraplegic so i dont have the use of my legs to hit the dimmer. Is there any sort of switch to add a dimmer to the steering column or the dash? The way my 92 dimmer in the turn signal lever works is great, but not sure that would be easy to add to the 72. Prefer somthing that wont stick out like a sore thumb.

Andy4639 · 10-18-2012, 04:52 AM

Why not put a switch on the column some place and wire it to trigger the lights. All the dimmer switch does is direct the current to the high are low beam of the lights. All you need is a 3 way toggle switch mounted to the dash where you can reach it.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-18-2012, 08:30 AM

I wonder if the column out of a late 80's truck where the dimmer was moved off the floor would work in a 67-72. I forget what year Gm did this but I had an 82 suburban that still had the floor dimmer. And if I remember correctly, the 84 pickup I had for a short while had it on the column. You would also get more security by having the key in the column and a locking wheel.
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10-18-2012, 03:16 AM	#1
nitrosport_5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 617	Steering column/dash mounted dimmer switch Im wondering what my options are as far as getting the dimmer switch up off the floor. Im a T-9 Paraplegic so i dont have the use of my legs to hit the dimmer. Is there any sort of switch to add a dimmer to the steering column or the dash? The way my 92 dimmer in the turn signal lever works is great, but not sure that would be easy to add to the 72. Prefer somthing that wont stick out like a sore thumb. __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

10-18-2012, 04:52 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Steering column/dash mounted dimmer switch Why not put a switch on the column some place and wire it to trigger the lights. All the dimmer switch does is direct the current to the high are low beam of the lights. All you need is a 3 way toggle switch mounted to the dash where you can reach it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-18-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Steering column/dash mounted dimmer switch I wonder if the column out of a late 80's truck where the dimmer was moved off the floor would work in a 67-72. I forget what year Gm did this but I had an 82 suburban that still had the floor dimmer. And if I remember correctly, the 84 pickup I had for a short while had it on the column. You would also get more security by having the key in the column and a locking wheel. Posted via Mobile Device



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