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**samkost** · 10-18-2016, 05:21 PM

[QUOTE=Longhorn Man;1729137]You mentioned mounting screws... don't forget you need the special rubber encapsulated nuts to prevent from grounding the light body. If you don't take steps to prevent the ground, your cargo light will stay on at 1/2 power or so.

There are two metal spacers I have seen for mounting between the inner and outer cab sheet metal? Is this correct?
Can someone chime in on these two spacers.
I am guessing they offer some stability for mounting?
Thanks,
Sam

kehstr · 10-24-2016, 11:06 PM

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the dome light?

**Grumpy old man** · 08-25-2018, 08:49 AM

I stumbled back on this thread . Here is a look at the cargo light added to a 67, I added 8-8mm red leds for the 3rd brake light function .

Edmond · 08-25-2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I stumbled back on this thread . Here is a look at the cargo light added to a 67, I added 8-8mm red leds for the 3rd brake light function .

Now that looks awesome.
How did you connected it, to the break switch directly?

Cya,
Edmond

RCbowtie69 · 08-25-2018, 07:39 PM

Cool!!!!! love the detail & pictures.It's going to help me with my cargo light.Thanks & keep on truckin''

lsversaw · 12-16-2018, 07:49 AM

Like Samkost, I'm wondering where the 2 metal sleeves go. Do they go
over the rubber nut "shaft", after pushing the rubber nut shafts through the holes from behind the outer sheet metal? Seems logical, but I ended up with metal sleeves with ID smaller than the diameter of the rubber nut shaft. I can drill out the metal sleeves, but first I would like to know if I'm on the right track.

Thanks.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-16-2018, 08:50 AM

The rubber compression nuts go in from the outside .just push them in the holes on the truck ,the spacers go over the mounting screws before being inserted into the rubber nuts . they provide support as you tighten the screws the rubber compression nuts expand behind the metal to hold it all in place yet remain isolated . this pic shows the mounting screw without the spacer in place . the spacers hold pressure on the rubber nuts while your screwing them in which helps the rubber compression nuts to expand behind the panel . Without them the rubber compression nuts won't tighten and just pull out of the holes . If you need more pics let me know .

lsversaw · 12-16-2018, 09:28 AM

Thanks for the quick reply, Grump. You're the best.

**LockDoc** · 12-16-2018, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsversaw

Thanks for the quick reply, Grump. You're the best.

The rubber/brass nuts are called "Well nuts" You can get them at the better hardware stores. I got some at my local Ace Hardware.... Fastenal has them too.

LockDoc

**Grumpy old man** · 12-06-2020, 10:23 AM

Bringing some good threads back up

Killer Bee · 12-06-2020, 01:28 PM

thank you Mr. Grumpy, I needed this!

Andy4639 · 12-06-2020, 04:27 PM

Here is my install thread for 3 brake light install.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796782

10-18-2016, 05:21 PM	#26
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 607	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. [QUOTE=Longhorn Man;1729137]You mentioned mounting screws... don't forget you need the special rubber encapsulated nuts to prevent from grounding the light body. If you don't take steps to prevent the ground, your cargo light will stay on at 1/2 power or so. There are two metal spacers I have seen for mounting between the inner and outer cab sheet metal? Is this correct? Can someone chime in on these two spacers. I am guessing they offer some stability for mounting? Thanks, Sam Attached Images

10-24-2016, 11:06 PM	#27
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 748	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the dome light? __________________ 72 GMC highlander nicknamed by my then 6-year-old brother "stripes" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7378180 Check out my Youtube channel @Chad's Fab

08-25-2018, 08:49 AM	#28
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. I stumbled back on this thread . Here is a look at the cargo light added to a 67, I added 8-8mm red leds for the 3rd brake light function . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

08-25-2018, 07:39 PM	#30
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Cool!!!!! love the detail & pictures.It's going to help me with my cargo light.Thanks & keep on truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

12-16-2018, 07:49 AM	#31
lsversaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 86	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Like Samkost, I'm wondering where the 2 metal sleeves go. Do they go over the rubber nut "shaft", after pushing the rubber nut shafts through the holes from behind the outer sheet metal? Seems logical, but I ended up with metal sleeves with ID smaller than the diameter of the rubber nut shaft. I can drill out the metal sleeves, but first I would like to know if I'm on the right track. Thanks.

12-16-2018, 08:50 AM	#32
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. The rubber compression nuts go in from the outside .just push them in the holes on the truck ,the spacers go over the mounting screws before being inserted into the rubber nuts . they provide support as you tighten the screws the rubber compression nuts expand behind the metal to hold it all in place yet remain isolated . this pic shows the mounting screw without the spacer in place . the spacers hold pressure on the rubber nuts while your screwing them in which helps the rubber compression nuts to expand behind the panel . Without them the rubber compression nuts won't tighten and just pull out of the holes . If you need more pics let me know . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-16-2018 at 09:00 AM.

12-16-2018, 09:28 AM	#33
lsversaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 86	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Thanks for the quick reply, Grump. You're the best.

12-06-2020, 10:23 AM	#35
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Bringing some good threads back up __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-06-2020, 01:28 PM	#36
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. thank you Mr. Grumpy, I needed this! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

12-06-2020, 04:27 PM	#37
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: How to: Cargo light in a non cargo cab by LFD Inc. Here is my install thread for 3 brake light install. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796782 __________________ 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.

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