fleetside backup light location - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chad64chevy · 07-25-2014, 08:51 PM

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

Woogeroo · 07-25-2014, 08:55 PM

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

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

-W

chad64chevy · 07-25-2014, 09:13 PM

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

Woogeroo · 07-26-2014, 03:52 AM

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.)

-W

**aerotruk63** · 07-26-2014, 06:22 AM

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.

chad64chevy · 07-26-2014, 08:16 AM

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

chad64chevy · 07-26-2014, 02:47 PM

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

LostMy65 · 07-26-2014, 03:31 PM

if someone can scan it to pdf, I can make a CAD template with a scale to ensure size accuracy.

**aerotruk63** · 07-26-2014, 05:40 PM

Life just gets better and better!

chad64chevy · 08-01-2014, 05:05 PM

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!!

ACK · 08-01-2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

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.

chad64chevy · 08-01-2014, 05:52 PM

here is two pics if anyone an do anything with them

LostMy65 · 08-01-2014, 06:08 PM

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.

LostMy65 · 12-23-2014, 02:31 AM

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.

65 C20 · 01-17-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

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

LT1 Burb · 12-23-2014, 09:33 AM

Sweet, I could use one.

65 C20 · 12-23-2014, 01:37 PM

That's great as I could use one also.

dgailfus · 12-23-2014, 08:01 PM

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?

65 C20 · 12-24-2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgailfus

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.

LostMy65 · 12-23-2014, 08:49 PM

Someone please just remind me after New Year.

dgailfus · 01-06-2015, 12:41 AM

Happy New Year! Hitting you up for that template, please!

Skywalker1210 · 01-06-2015, 06:16 PM

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

vince1 · 01-06-2015, 06:32 PM

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.

Skywalker1210 · 01-06-2015, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince1

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...

dgailfus · 01-06-2015, 10:51 PM

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.

07-25-2014, 08:51 PM	#1
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	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 __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-25-2014, 08:55 PM	#2
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	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) -W

07-25-2014, 09:13 PM	#3
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	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 __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-26-2014, 03:52 AM	#4
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: fleetside backup light location 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.) -W

07-26-2014, 06:22 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	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. __________________ 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

07-26-2014, 08:16 AM	#6
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	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 __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-26-2014, 02:47 PM	#7
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: fleetside backup light location 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 __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-26-2014, 03:31 PM	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: fleetside backup light location if someone can scan it to pdf, I can make a CAD template with a scale to ensure size accuracy. __________________ 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

07-26-2014, 05:40 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: fleetside backup light location Life just gets better and better! __________________ 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

08-01-2014, 05:05 PM	#10
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	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!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

08-01-2014, 05:52 PM	#12
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: fleetside backup light location here is two pics if anyone an do anything with them Attached Images __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

08-01-2014, 06:08 PM	#13
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: fleetside backup light location 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. __________________ 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

12-23-2014, 02:31 AM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: fleetside backup light location 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. __________________ 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

12-23-2014, 09:33 AM	#16
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: fleetside backup light location Sweet, I could use one.

12-23-2014, 01:37 PM	#17
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: fleetside backup light location That's great as I could use one also.



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12-23-2014, 08:01 PM	#18
dgailfus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 4	Re: fleetside backup light location 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?

12-23-2014, 08:49 PM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: fleetside backup light location Someone please just remind me after New Year. __________________ 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

01-06-2015, 12:41 AM	#21
dgailfus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 4	Re: fleetside backup light location Happy New Year! Hitting you up for that template, please!

01-06-2015, 06:16 PM	#22
Skywalker1210 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Zurich Posts: 45	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 __________________ Chevy makes me smile... Twitter: Stage1Luke

01-06-2015, 06:32 PM	#23
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: fleetside backup light location 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.

01-06-2015, 10:51 PM	#25
dgailfus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 4	Re: fleetside backup light location 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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