What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hoberes68 · 02-20-2007, 01:54 AM

I was wondering if anyone has ever seen one of these before it is on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4279504&rd=1,1

I have never seen or heard of one of these, does anyone else have one or has seen one? How many were made?
Thanks for your input.

Russell · 02-20-2007, 02:34 AM

Never seen such a thing in my life...

boxrodz · 02-20-2007, 03:16 AM

I've never come across one.
But, bulky's 77 has one. Check out his thread, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=225370.

bigblock73 · 02-20-2007, 07:23 AM

Sweet...been looking for one of those. Was curious to what it looked like too.

boatpuller · 02-20-2007, 11:38 AM

gotta love that 70's technology.looks like an old light i had in a 66 maytag.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2007, 12:31 AM

I can see why it's rare. That thing is fuuuugly.

f.monroe · 02-21-2007, 01:25 AM

Wow . My 77 Bonanza has one of those in it . The thing is BRIGHT ! I figured it was some aftermarket interior light . It is a little ugly but it is soo bright that I decided to leave it in since I hardly ever looked up at it anyway . It is neat to know it is a factory piece and what it does . Frank

Srubydo1986 · 02-21-2007, 01:40 AM

Id say id buy it for my truck but its kinda dumb when i have an out side light and inside light anyway. cause it does both flips down to look out back windoe no need for outside back light.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2007, 09:42 AM

Ok, ugly or not since it appears to be a legit item I bid on it...

bigblock73 · 02-21-2007, 09:58 AM

I wonder how difficult it would be to find a replacement lens for that thing.

boatpuller · 02-21-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Ok, ugly or not since it appears to be a legit item I bid on it...

your not gonna put that thing in the black truck? it will draw in moths at night.

Prerunner1982 · 02-21-2007, 05:59 PM

thats crazy... have never seen such an animal in all the years I have been on 73-87 message boards and now we come across 2 in the matter of weeks...

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I wonder how difficult it would be to find a replacement lens for that thing.

I'm going to say pretty much impossible. If I win it I doubt that I put it in my truck.....

bigblock73 · 02-21-2007, 08:15 PM

Soo...why do you want it Ken?

cliffsta · 02-21-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Soo...why do you want it Ken?

What a silly question. Just to have it, duh!!

f.monroe · 02-21-2007, 10:20 PM

I noticed the light when I bought my 77 but I never thought it was a factory interior light . Like I stated above , I decided to keep it because it works soo well . Finding out it is somewhat rare and that it swings down as a cargo light is just neat . I gaurantee that if you had one , you would like it because of all the light it puts out . It not that ugly installed . Ken , I might have to bid against you just for the sake of having a replacement . Frank

I wonder if they are really that rare or if people just dont know what they are . I didnt .

bigblock73 · 02-21-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I might have to bid against you just for the sake of having a replacement

So that might make three of us who want to own this.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

What a silly question. Just to have it, duh!!

That's about sums it up. Don't worry about me guys. The passion to possess this rare item fizzled at 30 bucks.....

boxrodz · 02-22-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I wonder how difficult it would be to find a replacement lens for that thing.

If the original lens is in good shape, I suppose one could cast a mold and use it to produce some lens, even some in different transparent colors.

boxrodz · 02-22-2007, 02:56 PM

The C92 option got me thinking. What if instead of a cargo light, it had a Third Brake (LED) light integrated into the unit. And, it would only operate in the ‘swing down’ mode. In this mode, the LED bar would just peek out from under the top of the rear window. The dome light would only operate in the ‘closed’ position. Sum’thing like this:

bigtruck81 · 02-22-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

The C92 option got me thinking. What if instead of a cargo light, it had a Third Brake (LED) light integrated into the unit. And, it would only operate in the ‘swing down’ mode. In this mode, the LED bar would just peek out from under the top of the rear window. The dome light would only operate in the ‘closed’ position. Sum’thing like this:

kind of a neat idea, but you'd have to create something to seal around it, or you'd get the reflection off of the back glass. not real clear on how it works, but i would think that it might hinder its performance as a dome light.

Srubydo1986 · 02-24-2007, 01:56 PM

im top bidder at 3 hours left my top bid is 45.95 so i can be bought and shipped at a total of 50.00 buck not bad for a rare peice.

Srubydo1986 · 02-24-2007, 06:03 PM

dang i lost i was going to take it apart and make molds out of eash peice so the part wouldnt be so rare. O well lost by dollar

hiway · 02-24-2007, 06:54 PM

I let ya rent it....

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hiway

I let ya rent it....

Glad to see a forum member got it...

02-20-2007, 01:54 AM	#1
hoberes68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: san diego Posts: 323	What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? I was wondering if anyone has ever seen one of these before it is on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4279504&rd=1,1 I have never seen or heard of one of these, does anyone else have one or has seen one? How many were made? Thanks for your input.

02-20-2007, 02:34 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Never seen such a thing in my life... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-20-2007, 03:16 AM	#3
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? I've never come across one. But, bulky's 77 has one. Check out his thread, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=225370. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-20-2007, 07:23 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Sweet...been looking for one of those. Was curious to what it looked like too. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? gotta love that 70's technology.looks like an old light i had in a 66 maytag.

02-21-2007, 12:31 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? I can see why it's rare. That thing is fuuuugly. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2007, 01:25 AM	#7
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Wow . My 77 Bonanza has one of those in it . The thing is BRIGHT ! I figured it was some aftermarket interior light . It is a little ugly but it is soo bright that I decided to leave it in since I hardly ever looked up at it anyway . It is neat to know it is a factory piece and what it does . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-21-2007, 01:40 AM	#8
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Id say id buy it for my truck but its kinda dumb when i have an out side light and inside light anyway. cause it does both flips down to look out back windoe no need for outside back light.

02-21-2007, 09:42 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Ok, ugly or not since it appears to be a legit item I bid on it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2007, 09:58 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? I wonder how difficult it would be to find a replacement lens for that thing. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-21-2007, 05:59 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? thats crazy... have never seen such an animal in all the years I have been on 73-87 message boards and now we come across 2 in the matter of weeks... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-21-2007, 08:15 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? Soo...why do you want it Ken? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-21-2007, 10:20 PM	#16
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? I noticed the light when I bought my 77 but I never thought it was a factory interior light . Like I stated above , I decided to keep it because it works soo well . Finding out it is somewhat rare and that it swings down as a cargo light is just neat . I gaurantee that if you had one , you would like it because of all the light it puts out . It not that ugly installed . Ken , I might have to bid against you just for the sake of having a replacement . Frank I wonder if they are really that rare or if people just dont know what they are . I didnt . __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-22-2007, 02:56 PM	#20
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? The C92 option got me thinking. What if instead of a cargo light, it had a Third Brake (LED) light integrated into the unit. And, it would only operate in the ‘swing down’ mode. In this mode, the LED bar would just peek out from under the top of the rear window. The dome light would only operate in the ‘closed’ position. Sum’thing like this: Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-24-2007, 01:56 PM	#22
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? im top bidder at 3 hours left my top bid is 45.95 so i can be bought and shipped at a total of 50.00 buck not bad for a rare peice.



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02-24-2007, 06:03 PM	#23
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: What the heck is a C92 Dome/Cargo light? dang i lost i was going to take it apart and make molds out of eash peice so the part wouldnt be so rare. O well lost by dollar

02-24-2007, 06:54 PM	#24
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