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vince1 · 01-08-2015, 02:34 AM

On the 66 fuse panel about 1/2 way down on the RH side there is a take off spade for the back up lights. On the 4 sp the wires that come to it are green and dark green. Running to the back of the truck is a ribbon of wires and the backup light wire is part of it.

**aerotruk63** · 01-08-2015, 08:26 PM

Non factory reverse trucks were treated to a kit which ran a single separate wire to the rear.

11 o'clock position is the original 4 speed setup with the piece that goes onto the shifter ( Black Piece ) and the plated replacement for the top of the transmission that retains the shifter in the transmission. This is where the hard to find, and expensive when you find it, 4 speed reverse switch is mounted.

In the center of the picture is the 3 speed/auto switch that mounts on the column. Same as the passenger cars so easier to find.

vince1 · 01-09-2015, 10:29 AM

Nice find aerotruk63.
1) Anybody know how that black actuator comes off the 4sp stick? There may be more people out there that need access to the cover for attaching a new switch bracket. I bet a lot of the bracket/switch assemblies have long since come off and been discarded.
2) I wonder if it would be possible to braze on a new one without distorting the cap or perhaps it should just be soldered? Type of solder?

65 C20 · 01-17-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

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.

LostMy65

Just a friendly reminder

**aerotruk63** · 01-17-2015, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1

Nice find aerotruk63.
1) Anybody know how that black actuator comes off the 4sp stick? There may be more people out there that need access to the cover for attaching a new switch bracket. I bet a lot of the bracket/switch assemblies have long since come off and been discarded.
2) I wonder if it would be possible to braze on a new one without distorting the cap or perhaps it should just be soldered? Type of solder?

A small allen set screw holds the shifter finger on.

**LostMy65** · 01-17-2015, 10:36 PM

Argh...... Work has just been keeping me swamped.

65 C20 · 01-18-2015, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Argh...... Work has just been keeping me swamped.

No problem.
I am not in a rush.
Just didn't want it to fall off the radar.
Take your time.

Crazy Rusty · 05-30-2015, 12:26 AM

Did anyone ever create a PDF for this? I have my backup assemblies in one hand and my drill in the other.

**LostMy65** · 05-30-2015, 12:48 AM

I'm a flake.
I'll put it together tomorrow eve.
There I just put it in my calendar.
Saturday at 6pm. :-)

**argonaut** · 05-30-2015, 01:52 AM

Lost, you can take the night off...

You can download a properly scaled pdf at the link below:

60-66 Backup Lamp Template

**LostMy65** · 05-31-2015, 12:04 PM

Working on it now.

**argonaut** · 05-31-2015, 12:33 PM

I made a scaled pdf and posted it Friday night so you wouldnt have to.

But I didn't redraw it, in case that is what you were planning to do.

**LostMy65** · 05-31-2015, 02:51 PM

Because I only have a 66 Fleetside Bed to check the Template with, I was only able to test this template for the Fleetside Bed.

**LostMy65** · 05-31-2015, 03:26 PM

**LostMy65** · 05-31-2015, 07:12 PM

I'm sorry I missed that.
I'll print yours off and check it with my fleetside bed.

**argonaut** · 05-31-2015, 09:06 PM

Yours is way better, since you redrew it. I was lazy and just rescaled the one that was previously posted.

65 C20 · 06-01-2015, 12:33 PM

Thanks LostMy65 and argonaut.

01-08-2015, 02:34 AM	#26
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,164	Re: fleetside backup light location On the 66 fuse panel about 1/2 way down on the RH side there is a take off spade for the back up lights. On the 4 sp the wires that come to it are green and dark green. Running to the back of the truck is a ribbon of wires and the backup light wire is part of it.

01-08-2015, 08:26 PM	#27
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: fleetside backup light location Non factory reverse trucks were treated to a kit which ran a single separate wire to the rear. 11 o'clock position is the original 4 speed setup with the piece that goes onto the shifter ( Black Piece ) and the plated replacement for the top of the transmission that retains the shifter in the transmission. This is where the hard to find, and expensive when you find it, 4 speed reverse switch is mounted. In the center of the picture is the 3 speed/auto switch that mounts on the column. Same as the passenger cars so easier to find. __________________ 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

01-09-2015, 10:29 AM	#28
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,164	Re: fleetside backup light location Nice find aerotruk63. 1) Anybody know how that black actuator comes off the 4sp stick? There may be more people out there that need access to the cover for attaching a new switch bracket. I bet a lot of the bracket/switch assemblies have long since come off and been discarded. 2) I wonder if it would be possible to braze on a new one without distorting the cap or perhaps it should just be soldered? Type of solder?

01-17-2015, 10:36 PM	#31
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: fleetside backup light location Argh...... Work has just been keeping me swamped. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-30-2015, 12:26 AM	#33
Crazy Rusty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 176	Re: fleetside backup light location Did anyone ever create a PDF for this? I have my backup assemblies in one hand and my drill in the other. __________________ 1965 C10 Longbed Stepside 1969 Chevelle Malibu 1962 C20 Fleetside - Build Thread (Sold before I could finish)

05-30-2015, 12:48 AM	#34
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: fleetside backup light location I'm a flake. I'll put it together tomorrow eve. There I just put it in my calendar. Saturday at 6pm. :-) __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-30-2015, 01:52 AM	#35
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: fleetside backup light location Lost, you can take the night off... You can download a properly scaled pdf at the link below: 60-66 Backup Lamp Template __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! Last edited by argonaut; 05-31-2015 at 12:34 PM.

05-31-2015, 12:04 PM	#36
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: fleetside backup light location Working on it now. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-31-2015, 12:33 PM	#37
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: fleetside backup light location I made a scaled pdf and posted it Friday night so you wouldnt have to. But I didn't redraw it, in case that is what you were planning to do. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

05-31-2015, 03:26 PM	#39
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: fleetside backup light location __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-31-2015, 07:12 PM	#40
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: fleetside backup light location I'm sorry I missed that. I'll print yours off and check it with my fleetside bed. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-31-2015, 09:06 PM	#41
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: fleetside backup light location Yours is way better, since you redrew it. I was lazy and just rescaled the one that was previously posted. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

06-01-2015, 12:33 PM	#42
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: fleetside backup light location Thanks LostMy65 and argonaut.



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