dome switch was on the options list? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 05-09-2007, 09:41 AM

This truck had this on the glove box sticker - it had the cargo lamp on the back of the cab - Inside the cab, under the dome light, was a small slider switch that looked like someone had stuck it in there and tried to make it look factory... I take it from the sticker, it was indeed factory? Anyone have any pics of what they look like so I can confirm? Thanks.

396muncie · 05-09-2007, 10:13 AM

The factory cargo light switch is located under the dome light. Just a little sliding switch with two positions. The SPID option is referring to the door switches located in the front part of the door jams that turn the dome light on/off when the door opens/closes. All newer cars have this feature. Both my 72's have this, but neither is mentioned on the SPID. My 70 had the raised provision on the jam, but no switches. 67's and 68's don't have the raised provision...not sure about 69's. Handy thing to have and easy to install...just drill two holes and run the wires.

Luvlegs · 05-09-2007, 11:39 AM

Guess I'll grab it on my next trip back... got the cargo light but left the switch where it was... The truck did have the switches on the door jambs too.... guess that makes it a 69 correct?

Aarons72s · 05-09-2007, 02:23 PM

If you want you can delete the cargo switch and just use the headlight or door dome switches to turn the cargo light on. On my green and white I did that and filled the factory hole for the cargo light switch. Just a thought.

Luvlegs · 05-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Actually, I was collecting parts - I grabbed the cargo light in case I ever decide I need one on my 72 (not likely) but it was there. I was more curious about the switch under the dome light (for the cargo light) and if it was original. Thanks all.

Longhorn Man · 05-09-2007, 03:44 PM

The switches were not standard on the truck, but came in the CST/Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super models. So if the truck has switches, and not listed, and not a CST or better, then they were added.

05-09-2007, 09:41 AM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	dome switch was on the options list? This truck had this on the glove box sticker - it had the cargo lamp on the back of the cab - Inside the cab, under the dome light, was a small slider switch that looked like someone had stuck it in there and tried to make it look factory... I take it from the sticker, it was indeed factory? Anyone have any pics of what they look like so I can confirm? Thanks. Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

05-09-2007, 10:13 AM	#2
396muncie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 270	Re: dome switch was on the options list? The factory cargo light switch is located under the dome light. Just a little sliding switch with two positions. The SPID option is referring to the door switches located in the front part of the door jams that turn the dome light on/off when the door opens/closes. All newer cars have this feature. Both my 72's have this, but neither is mentioned on the SPID. My 70 had the raised provision on the jam, but no switches. 67's and 68's don't have the raised provision...not sure about 69's. Handy thing to have and easy to install...just drill two holes and run the wires. __________________ 70 Custom/10, 396, Muncie 4spd, SWB SOLD 72 Cheyenne K20, 350, Granny 4spd, LWB, daily driver 72 Cheyenne Super C20, 350, Turbo 400, LWB, parts truck for 4WD Cheyenne

05-09-2007, 11:39 AM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: dome switch was on the options list? Guess I'll grab it on my next trip back... got the cargo light but left the switch where it was... The truck did have the switches on the door jambs too.... guess that makes it a 69 correct? __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

05-09-2007, 02:23 PM	#4
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: dome switch was on the options list? If you want you can delete the cargo switch and just use the headlight or door dome switches to turn the cargo light on. On my green and white I did that and filled the factory hole for the cargo light switch. Just a thought. Last edited by Aarons72s; 05-09-2007 at 02:24 PM.

05-09-2007, 02:37 PM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: dome switch was on the options list? Actually, I was collecting parts - I grabbed the cargo light in case I ever decide I need one on my 72 (not likely) but it was there. I was more curious about the switch under the dome light (for the cargo light) and if it was original. Thanks all. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

05-09-2007, 03:44 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: dome switch was on the options list? The switches were not standard on the truck, but came in the CST/Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super models. So if the truck has switches, and not listed, and not a CST or better, then they were added.



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