1965 spotlight question

[nhtc33d]

I am in the process of trying to mount a NOS spotlight kit on my truck.
When i put the template where it is to go it looks like when i drill the hole it is going to come out partially in the dash and the pillar? I dont know if that is correct place for it to exit. Does anyone have an interior picture of a mounted spotlight? I have attached a pic of the pattern where i think it is supposed to go. At the right side of the pattern it says "Place in bottom of drain trough" Any ideas where that is? Thanks for any help.

[aerotruk63]

I have the brackets LFT & RHT, could you make a copy of the template? I believe it exits through the face of the dash. Gave the Custom Installation Book away when I sold my 64.

There's a body line between the pillar and cowl, if you place the bracket there you'll see that it fits quite nicely.

The trough is the folded over section that runs down the pillar.

[aerotruk63]

Two excellent articles by markbe01

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I have the brackets LFT & RHT, could you make a copy of the template? I believe it exits through the face of the dash. Gave the Custom Installation Book away when I sold my 64.

There's a body line between the pillar and cowl, if you place the bracket there you'll see that it fits quite nicely.

The trough is the folded over section that runs down the pillar.

Thanks for the reply, When i put the mounting bracket on the pattern in the picture it fits perfectly. I just assumed that the shaft would be exiting on the interior pillar and not the dash. I really seems like its going to come out where the pillar and dash meet. If that is correct Thats going to be a tough hole to drill!

[jonzcustomshop]

on my 65 the inner hole is half through the dash, and half through the side pillar.. can't get a pic today, but might have one for you tomorrow.
as far as I know it was a factory spot.

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Two excellent articles by markbe01

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449

Thanks, I have been in contact with him already with my other spotlight issues He's a great guy! Unfortunatly those threads are 60-63 specific.
Did you want a photocopy of the pattern or just a emailed scanned copy?

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

on my 65 the inner hole is half through the dash, and half through the side pillar.. can't get a pic today, but might have one for you tomorrow.
as far as I know it was a factory spot.

Thats how mine appears to be headed too. Sounds like i am on the right path for once Thanks

[jonzcustomshop]

luckily I found a spot for mine, because to correctly patch mine up I would have had to pull the dash to fix both pieces.

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

luckily I found a spot for mine, because to correctly patch mine up I would have had to pull the dash to fix both pieces.

Thats why i am so nervous about drilling this hole! I would be less troubling to me if everything wasn't just painted and ready to reassemble. Hate to screw up now! If you need a copy of my pattern let me know.

[aerotruk63]

Bracket 187 and 187RH

[aerotruk63]

Jonz is this the photo's?

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Jonz is this the photo's?

That appears to be a different brand of bracket than mine. The picture of the complete spotlight kit is the one i bought!

[aerotruk63]

Jonz, that's the kit you wanted off of Ebay! LOL

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Jonz, that's the kit you wanted off of Ebay! LOL

I guess i can forget about anymore help from Jonz now!

[jonzcustomshop]

thats the 64 gmc I have its a little different, and it has the small lens too..

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by nhtc33d

That appears to be a different brand of bracket than mine. The picture of the complete spotlight kit is the one i bought!

The picture of the installed lamp is showing a Unity bracket, it's just doesn't appear to be the one designed for this specific application. On many vehicles, several different brackets will "work", although they might not be the one the factory specified for the application. For example years ago I had a 1954 Chevy and the “correct” brackets mount the spotlights through the door (as shown in the first photo), which I hated. So I used Dodge police car brackets and remounted them on the A post where they belonged, and they fit perfectly:

[markeb01]

Post #5 on the following thread indicates Chris6499 has spotlights on his 64. Perhaps you can shoot him a PM and see if he has some detail photos of the inside.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=spotlight

Entry #31 on the following thread shows the holes in a 64-66 with the light removed. I appears it does split half way between the post and the dash on the inside:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otlight&page=2

And here's an example of someone doing their own thing:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=spotlight

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Post #5 on the following thread indicates Chris6499 has spotlights on his 64. Perhaps you can shoot him a PM and see if he has some detail photos of the inside.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=spotlight

Entry #31 on the following thread shows the holes in a 64-66 with the light removed. I appears it does split half way between the post and the dash on the inside:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otlight&page=2

And here's an example of someone doing their own thing:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=spotlight

Please tell me you still have that 54 Chevy! Thanks for the links they really helped. The entry 31 was exactly what i needed to see to verify that everything is going correctly. Thanks Again!

[cboklund]

Hello nhtc33d,
I must say I was very relieved to see there was someone else out there
that had the same questions I have with installing a spotlight on a 64-66
Chevy truck.
I have a spotlight kit however it is missing the mounting template. I was
also concerned about where the hole would come through the inside near the dash board. I'm sure I could line it up and get close but I'm afraid of mis-drilling the holes.... Would it be possible if you could scan the template and send to me? I would greatly appreciate it. Carl

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by cboklund

Hello nhtc33d,
I must say I was very relieved to see there was someone else out there
that had the same questions I have with installing a spotlight on a 64-66
Chevy truck.
I have a spotlight kit however it is missing the mounting template. I was
also concerned about where the hole would come through the inside near the dash board. I'm sure I could line it up and get close but I'm afraid of mis-drilling the holes.... Would it be possible if you could scan the template and send to me? I would greatly appreciate it. Carl

Not a problem. If anyone else needs a copy just send me a PM.

[juanz1947]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Bracket 187 and 187RH

nice know i need some does any one have some for sale

[markeb01]

Easiest solution would be to contact Bob @ Accessoryland in Iowa. His phone number is 563.556.5482. He is very knowledgeable and has inventory on almost everything ever made for Unity spotlights. I believe he is also the only vintage Unity dealer with access to the Unity factory inventory.

[aerotruk63]

PM me if your interested in the brackets I have. Had to sell the truck so I won't be using them.