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Jason915 · 11-09-2006, 03:07 PM

My 70K5 don't have any and I hate when I have to get into it at night I cannot see anything. I am thinking of retrofitting some door pins and some dome lights inside and was just wondering what some of you have done.

Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Mine has the FACTORY COURTESY lights under the dash, but the only
dome lights are the ones in my SINGLE WALL top, don't have pic's

bouncytruck · 11-09-2006, 04:52 PM

I was thinking about running LED light strips along the bed rails of my '69 because it didn't have any interior lighting either. I was going to hook them up with door pins as well. My '72 has the dome lights in the top so I don't need to worry about it much anymore.

**Steven B** · 11-09-2006, 04:59 PM

Yes, try and find some courtesy lights that mount under the dash.

Jason915 · 11-09-2006, 05:54 PM

I see Manes Truck parts have a courtesy light harness for like $22.00 and door pins for $6 ea. I was thinking of that. I may do my own thing though like mount a 70ies camaro dome/map light along with something that lights the back area also.

bouncytruck · 11-09-2006, 07:16 PM

Once upon a time, I saw a 67-72 rear view mirror on ebay with maplights in it. It was very cool and went for a small fortune. You could find a late model convertable with lights in the mirror (I know 94 mustangs had them.)

cstanley · 11-09-2006, 07:28 PM

i actually have a rearview i pulled out of a late model buick (standard gm rearview with dual map lights.) it worked very well when i had it installed, and i really liked the map/dome light functionality. wife was unhappy with it because it wasn't factory. i think i picked it up for a couple bucks at a wrecking yard.

70gmcjimmy · 11-09-2006, 07:39 PM

I have a '91 GMC Sonoma that has 2 map lights in the rear view mirror, 2 switches. Glues to the windshield and a wire goes up under the headliner. Should be some of them in the junkyard you would think?

Later---DAC

**pound41** · 11-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Haven't done it yet but I have to replace the rockers and kick panel etc in my 70. I am going to install door jamb pins plus under dash courtesy lights. When I do the drivers side I am going to run wire down through the kick panel route it between the inner and outer rockers which will come in the area behind my rear panels. 2 71 Pick up dome light with leds tied together and the wires mounted to a plug like the single walls. My wife likes to drive it with our 3 small kids so lights at night is critical

jhow66 · 11-10-2006, 03:47 AM

One on each side--c' lights under dash-pins in doors and works off light switch also.

Jason915 · 11-10-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jhow66

One on each side--c' lights under dash-pins in doors and works off light switch also.

That's perfect, thanks that is exactally what I am thinking of for the rear. You still have lights when the tops is off great Idea!

meathead95 · 11-10-2006, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Once upon a time, I saw a 67-72 rear view mirror on ebay with maplights in it. It was very cool and went for a small fortune.

that sucks i threw one of those away about 4 yrs ago lol.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-10-2006, 09:40 PM

I have the factory under dash set-up also got it from classic heartbeat..... Works great up front but not worth a damn in the rear..

11-09-2006, 03:07 PM	#1
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Show and tell me your custom dome lights My 70K5 don't have any and I hate when I have to get into it at night I cannot see anything. I am thinking of retrofitting some door pins and some dome lights inside and was just wondering what some of you have done. Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

11-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights Mine has the FACTORY COURTESY lights under the dash, but the only dome lights are the ones in my SINGLE WALL top, don't have pic's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-09-2006, 04:52 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights I was thinking about running LED light strips along the bed rails of my '69 because it didn't have any interior lighting either. I was going to hook them up with door pins as well. My '72 has the dome lights in the top so I don't need to worry about it much anymore. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-09-2006, 04:59 PM	#4
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights Yes, try and find some courtesy lights that mount under the dash. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

11-09-2006, 05:54 PM	#5
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights I see Manes Truck parts have a courtesy light harness for like $22.00 and door pins for $6 ea. I was thinking of that. I may do my own thing though like mount a 70ies camaro dome/map light along with something that lights the back area also. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

11-09-2006, 07:16 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights Once upon a time, I saw a 67-72 rear view mirror on ebay with maplights in it. It was very cool and went for a small fortune. You could find a late model convertable with lights in the mirror (I know 94 mustangs had them.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-09-2006, 07:28 PM	#7
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights i actually have a rearview i pulled out of a late model buick (standard gm rearview with dual map lights.) it worked very well when i had it installed, and i really liked the map/dome light functionality. wife was unhappy with it because it wasn't factory. i think i picked it up for a couple bucks at a wrecking yard. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

11-09-2006, 07:39 PM	#8
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights I have a '91 GMC Sonoma that has 2 map lights in the rear view mirror, 2 switches. Glues to the windshield and a wire goes up under the headliner. Should be some of them in the junkyard you would think? Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

11-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights Haven't done it yet but I have to replace the rockers and kick panel etc in my 70. I am going to install door jamb pins plus under dash courtesy lights. When I do the drivers side I am going to run wire down through the kick panel route it between the inner and outer rockers which will come in the area behind my rear panels. 2 71 Pick up dome light with leds tied together and the wires mounted to a plug like the single walls. My wife likes to drive it with our 3 small kids so lights at night is critical

11-10-2006, 03:47 AM	#10
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights One on each side--c' lights under dash-pins in doors and works off light switch also. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-10-2006, 09:40 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Show and tell me your custom dome lights I have the factory under dash set-up also got it from classic heartbeat..... Works great up front but not worth a damn in the rear.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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