show your67 72 chevy spot light trucks

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i would like to replace my handle assembly and the little badge at the top where it says unity or gm i need the part numbers , idont know them . i want to go on the unity site and look up so i can order them

The Unity crest is part number 6295-U

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/629...ent_p_484.html

The GM crest is part number 6295-GM

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/629...ent_p_473.html

And the GMC crest is part number 6295-GMC

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/629...ent_p_474.html

The only handle parts I find listed for the vintage lamps online are the following. Note – these are a direct interchange with the original vintage handles, but they are not exact duplicates. Vintage handle housings have a clip and two screws over the wire where it leaves the housing. The later design has a smooth raised ridge in this area. It’s actually cleaner and neater, but not authentic if that matters. Also the newer parts come with Phillips head screws where the originals were slotted. Early and late screws are the same thread size so they can be interchanged.

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/675...bly_p_615.html

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/838...Kit_p_552.html

I don’t know the difference between these last two bare handle housings:

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/831...ing_p_507.html

http://unityusa.3dcartstores.com/600...ing_p_506.html

I have dealt with Unity directly and they were very friendly, helpful, and supportive. But after pricing the parts and before placing an online order, you might want to check with Accesoryland. It’s a mom and pop shop so he’s a little slow to respond, but very helpful and knowledgeable. He has a large inventory of obsolete parts, and also has direct access to the Unity factory inventory. Here is his web link:

http://www.dandrfoods.com/accessoryl...spotlights.htm

[67chevy1series]

thank you markebo1

[oldblue1968chevy]

Woah,rick! Your TELLING me Im going to put my spotlight on my truck?

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by Alex Hayley

How much light do these lights put out?

For vintage 6” round applications there were two types of sealed beam bulbs offered. The original standard sealed beam and a newer halogen version. Here are the part numbers and characteristics of each:

Standard - 4435 clear spotlight, 35 watts, 75,000 candlepower, with 100 hours of lamp life. This bulb can be easily distinguished by the dark dome over the bulb filament inside the sealed beam, as seen here:



Halogen - GE H7635 Clear Halogen Lamp, 50 watts, 160,000 candle power, 100 hrs lamp life. And yes the Halogen bulb is considerably brighter. This came standard on most spotlights produced in the 70’s and 80’s. that no longer had the screw-on crest/emblem on top. The crest was replaced with a lackluster riveted plate. The halogen bulb is readily identifiable by the lack of a dome over the lighting filament as seen here:



Both bulbs are the same physical size and interchangeable.

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

ya i was just checkin becauce i was told i cant have it facing to the traffic

Some states don’t allow functional spotlights on privately owned vehicles at all. For the two states I’m familiar with (California & Idaho) the laws basically say you cannot shine an illuminated light at any moving vehicle.

For anyone interested here are links to the applicable vehicle codes in those two states, pertaining to owning and using vehicle mounted spotlights:

California: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24404.htm

Washington: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.37.180

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Woah,rick! Your TELLING me Im going to put my spotlight on my truck?

no i was asking if you are going to

[oldblue1968chevy]

Need help

Almost done, where do all of these parts go?

ESP the brass washer! lol

[oldblue1968chevy]

oops forgot the pix

[markeb01]

The split collar on the left goes on first, and fits flush against the headpost housing inside the outer body bracket. The split should line up with the split under the adjusting screw.

After the shaft is inserted into the body, there is normally a tapered rubber washer slid over the shaft to act as a seal against the inside of the post. A typical item can be seen in this photo. If you don't have one a perfect replica can be created by slicing up a piece of fuel tubing:



The ring with the small hook goes on next, if your application requires one to support the wire after it leaves the handle. The long L bracket is for industrial applications where extra support is desired inside. I’ve never used one personally. Finally the chrome collar with the set screw goes on to lock the inside of the shaft tight in the body.

The handle assembly goes on last, and the wedge and screw hold it in place. Some outer tubes have a flat spot for the wedge providing a fixed orientation between the handle and the lamp head. Later models have no flat and a different shaped wedge, which can be tightened in any position.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ok, thanks mark, Im not quite to that point. But where on EARTH does that lil brass ring with the slit cut into it

[markeb01]

In response to a recent request, here are some exploded views of the headpost assembly for anyone that might have interest:

[oldblue1968chevy]

Here is what I think your telling me to do at least..lol

Thanks!!!! I cant wait to get this done and either mounted on my truck or sold LOL

[67chevy1series]

you got it now the thin peice of metal goes against the cab and then the fatter peice goes against the skinny peics and then the handle assembly

[markeb01]

Yes, although it appears you have not yet installed the outer tube which is a slip fit into the head housing and the collar snugs up to it. When mounted, the split collar seats completely in the outer body bracket.

[oldblue1968chevy]

So I need to pry it open and stuff the brass collar into there?!!?

I am confused..again lol

[markeb01]

Here are a few pics showing a *correction* I believe this is a 1955-1959 Chevy truck outer mounting bracket with and without the collar, and with the outer tube installed:

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ahhh I got it

The brass thing goes on the exterior mount! Ahhh lol I feel stupid now

THANKS

[Mxracer202]

do you think ill have a problem since mine has the round outside seal instead of the square one, i want it to sit beside the door of the vehicle instead of the roof.

[67chevy1series]

do you have a picture of what you are talking about

[oldblue1968chevy]

Yeah, a pic would help alot

[Mxracer202]

Originally Posted by 72shortbed12

Here s a couple more. I forgot to take one of the toggle switch thats mounted on the dash above the parking brake pedal.

the top pic

[Mxracer202]

third page yellow truck with the top mounted light sorry to make you chase this but i dont have a pic of it right now

[67chevy1series]

your picture ditn come through but i know what you are talking about , it shouls still work and if it doesnt make your own out of a bicycle tube

[Mxracer202]

ok thank you, I guess if it didnt fit I could just cut it into a square, and customizzzze it!!

[67chevy1series]

time to bring it back to from the dead! i finally got my spot working! heres a pic for you picture monsters.the battery was a little low....

[454stepside]

truck i am putting together for a customer glad i found this post lol i need to know what holds the bulb in tight and if you can get parts