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Old 07-25-2014, 08:51 PM   #1
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fleetside backup light location

ok guys, I have back up lights that I want to add to my fleetside but need some help to figure out where to cut the holes! I know somewhere or someone has to have a graft or something! I looked in the for sale thread and seen a nos backup light kit and it has a paper that you put under the tail light and mark holes and what not! that paper should be copied and added to the faq thread! any help would be great
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Old 07-25-2014, 08:55 PM   #2
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Re: fleetside backup light location

check the 60-66 FAQ Index, look under Beds.

(the lights go in the beds, so I put 'em there)

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Old 07-25-2014, 09:13 PM   #3
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Re: fleetside backup light location

I did look there! I was hoping someone might have the template that tells you how far down below the tail light to mark the holes! I know the hole that you cut is a round hole with two notches in it for the bolts
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Old 07-26-2014, 03:52 AM   #4
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Well, you would probably have a better chance at getting an answer in one of those threads... as some folks with important knowledge may have subscribed to a thread... and it will be brought to their attention... and they can add it to the pile.

Not all of the folks who REALLY know about our trucks peruse the forum everyday...

It's the wonky way forums work sometimes is all.

Carry on.

(if someone has the correct answer, that would be really cool, for the fleetsides and the step sides.)

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Old 07-26-2014, 06:22 AM   #5
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Re: fleetside backup light location

One of the templates I lost after my truck was assembled. I made a plea in previous threads to share templates and instructions. I'd be willing to be the guardian to save and mail copies like I do with the templates I do have. Sorry I can't help you more.

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Re: fleetside backup light location

thanks woog and aerotryk63, I send grandpa54 a pm asking if he would be willing to copy and mail the template and the instructions to me! if he will, then I will send you a copy areotruk to add to your collection
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Old 07-26-2014, 02:47 PM   #7
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got a pm back from grandpa54 today, he will be copying the template an instructions for me when he gets back in town! as soon as I get the copy one will be send to you areotruk
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Old 07-26-2014, 03:31 PM   #8
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if someone can scan it to pdf, I can make a CAD template with a scale to ensure size accuracy.
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Old 07-26-2014, 05:40 PM   #9
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Re: fleetside backup light location

ok, guys yesterday I got the copy of the template from grandpa54, now I can add the backup lights to my truck!


if anyone knows how to copy the template to pdf, let me know so lostmy65 can make a CAD template! ill send you a copy, so he can do it! thanks everyone for commenting and a big thanks to grandpa54 for the copy of the template!!
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ok, guys yesterday I got the copy of the template from grandpa54, now I can add the backup lights to my truck!


if anyone knows how to copy the template to pdf, let me know so lostmy65 can make a CAD template! ill send you a copy, so he can do it! thanks everyone for commenting and a big thanks to grandpa54 for the copy of the template!!
I can create a scaled PDF, I'll PM you my contact info.
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Old 08-01-2014, 05:52 PM   #12
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here is two pics if anyone an do anything with them
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Old 08-01-2014, 06:08 PM   #13
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Actually, a scan or a copy can be somewhat out of scale.
What you posted will work good enough for a rough draft. Then I'll use my set of 66 fleetside bed sides to check for placement accuracy of the template. I'll then create a pdf template with a scale like I did for Captainfab's Power Steering Adapter Plate Template.
I'll post here, both the pdf and CAD file as an attachment, when I get it done.
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Sorry, I forgot all about this thread.
If someone could bump this thread after the holidays, I'll make some time to put the template together.
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Sweet, I could use one.
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Old 12-23-2014, 01:37 PM   #16
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That's great as I could use one also.
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Old 12-23-2014, 08:01 PM   #17
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LostMy65; Thank you! I'm going to need this template as well.

On another note, has anyone changed the lens covers to amber and turned their backup lamps into turn signals?
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Someone please just remind me after New Year.
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LostMy65; Thank you! I'm going to need this template as well.

On another note, has anyone changed the lens covers to amber and turned their backup lamps into turn signals?
dgailfus, 1st post.
Welcome to the forum.
I am not 100% sure but you may be able to just put in an amber bulb if that is what you are going for.
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Happy New Year! Hitting you up for that template, please!
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Re: fleetside backup light location

related question: how and where would you connect the switch for the backup lights? I had one behind my gauges but that one is gone. I have lights but dunnow how to make them work...

I have manual transmission. Any help would be appreiciated
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4sp or 3 sp manual? My 4 sp stick has a lever at the bottom but the switch is missing. The wires come out to it. I've jumpered them and using a toggle switch in the dash that the previous owner had used for headlights because the floor was too rusted out to operate the dimmer switch. Can't remember where the source comes from but may look tomorrow when it is supposedly going to warm up. Maybe look online for a 66 wiring diagram and it should be there.
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4sp or 3 sp manual? My 4 sp stick has a lever at the bottom but the switch is missing. The wires come out to it. I've jumpered them and using a toggle switch in the dash that the previous owner had used for headlights because the floor was too rusted out to operate the dimmer switch. Can't remember where the source comes from but may look tomorrow when it is supposedly going to warm up. Maybe look online for a 66 wiring diagram and it should be there.
Thanks Vince!! I will check online then. mine is a four speed but there were no wires nor a lever tho...
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Re: fleetside backup light location

Look in my link truck literature then scroll for the Accessories Installation Manual. The instructions forr the back up lights is listed. Company smart phone I can't copy & paste.
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Toggle switch or if you have a 4sp floor shift you could connect a micro-switch so that when the shift lever goes back or up it makes contact with the switch. 3sp column you might be able to make a micro-switch work through the linkage on the transmission.
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