1966 hood light???????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

402GMC · 03-17-2019, 07:21 PM

does any know where they put the under the hood light on a 66 chevy ?

**Ironhorse** · 03-17-2019, 07:54 PM

Don't recall seeing under hood lights on trucks of that era back in the day. Some passenger cars yes, more so into the later 60's and on. For my '71 4x4 I used one of the corded reel lights I snagged from a early 90's truck in a salvage yard. With the cord reeled all the way out I can reach to the back of the bed and rear tire. Light housing has a magnetic pad that will attach to the bedside which works well if you have a flat. Just a thought and a possibility. If needed I can get a pic tomorrow of the light and where I mounted it.

402GMC · 03-17-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Don't recall seeing under hood lights on trucks of that era back in the day. Some passenger cars yes, more so into the later 60's and on. For my '71 4x4 I used one of the corded reel lights I snagged from a early 90's truck in a salvage yard. With the cord reeled all the way out I can reach to the back of the bed and rear tire. Light housing has a magnetic pad that will attach to the bedside which works well if you have a flat. Just a thought and a possibility. If needed I can get a pic tomorrow of the light and where I mounted it.

Thanks for the info sounds like a good idea with the nineties style one that I think I'm gonna stick with this style
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**vetnat** · 03-17-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Don't recall seeing under hood lights on trucks of that era back in the day. Some passenger cars yes, more so into the later 60's and on. For my '71 4x4 I used one of the corded reel lights I snagged from a early 90's truck in a salvage yard. With the cord reeled all the way out I can reach to the back of the bed and rear tire. Light housing has a magnetic pad that will attach to the bedside which works well if you have a flat. Just a thought and a possibility. If needed I can get a pic tomorrow of the light and where I mounted it.

Although I'd be interested in a pic of your install. Thanks.

**aerotruk63** · 03-18-2019, 07:44 AM

There were no underhood lamps for the trucks or Corvettes according to the Installation Manual. There's nothing restricting a dealer from retrofitting one under a truck hood though. Wired to the Voltage Regulator on passenger cars.

**60-66** · 03-18-2019, 09:46 AM

While not available for 63-66 , it was available for 1960 # 988115 , 1961-1962 ?
http://www.gmpartswiki.com/getpage?pageid=26873

**aerotruk63** · 03-18-2019, 03:30 PM

1962 Custom Accessories Installation Manual doesn't list one.

**Ironhorse** · 03-18-2019, 04:57 PM

Couple pics of the corded reel light pulled from an early 90s GM truck. l put one on my '71 4x4 and also one on the inner fender of my '71 Chevelle. Haven't really "NEEDED" either one yet but both operate and are ready for use.

**vetnat** · 03-18-2019, 11:16 PM

Cool. Thanks.

03-17-2019, 07:21 PM	#1
402GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 404	1966 hood light???????? does any know where they put the under the hood light on a 66 chevy ?

03-17-2019, 07:54 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,021	Re: 1966 hood light???????? Don't recall seeing under hood lights on trucks of that era back in the day. Some passenger cars yes, more so into the later 60's and on. For my '71 4x4 I used one of the corded reel lights I snagged from a early 90's truck in a salvage yard. With the cord reeled all the way out I can reach to the back of the bed and rear tire. Light housing has a magnetic pad that will attach to the bedside which works well if you have a flat. Just a thought and a possibility. If needed I can get a pic tomorrow of the light and where I mounted it. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-18-2019, 07:44 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: 1966 hood light???????? There were no underhood lamps for the trucks or Corvettes according to the Installation Manual. There's nothing restricting a dealer from retrofitting one under a truck hood though. Wired to the Voltage Regulator on passenger cars. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-18-2019, 09:46 AM	#6
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: 1966 hood light???????? While not available for 63-66 , it was available for 1960 # 988115 , 1961-1962 ? http://www.gmpartswiki.com/getpage?pageid=26873 __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

03-18-2019, 03:30 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: 1966 hood light???????? 1962 Custom Accessories Installation Manual doesn't list one. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-18-2019, 04:57 PM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,021	Re: 1966 hood light???????? Couple pics of the corded reel light pulled from an early 90s GM truck. l put one on my '71 4x4 and also one on the inner fender of my '71 Chevelle. Haven't really "NEEDED" either one yet but both operate and are ready for use. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-18-2019, 11:16 PM	#9
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: 1966 hood light???????? Cool. Thanks. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.



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