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fuelpump · 01-29-2008, 02:49 AM

I want to get my cigarette lighter to work so I can charge my cell phone. There is no wiring going to it. All I have is the empty female receptacle (see pictures). The replacement lighter assemblies that I see in the catalogs include the receptacle. Do I need a complete kit or can I just hook up power to the tip in the back and buy a universal element???

poorboy · 01-29-2008, 02:59 AM

This is what I used. 1 wire to grond and 1 wire to the fuse box.

fuelpump · 01-29-2008, 04:19 AM

Thanks for the pictures. So how does the female recpticle disconnect fron the dash??

SIR · 01-29-2008, 04:37 AM

...it un-screws (note threads on back of piece)...

fuelpump · 01-29-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SIR

...it un-screws (note threads on back of piece)...

Yea I see the treads on the back. But I still don't see how the whole assembly is attached to the face of the dash.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-29-2008, 05:06 AM

Look at poorboy's last pic. See the part with the 3 vertical lines? Hold onto the threads and turn the part with the vertical lines counterclockwise. The outer sleave (very thin) is what goes up against the hole in the dash to hold it in place.

poorboy · 01-29-2008, 05:55 AM

Here's the assembly taken apart.

502tripower · 01-29-2008, 06:34 AM

What Poorboy has displayed in his pic is a late model aftermarket element with -+ spades that would be used with a "Plastic" dash. The reason your original only has one terminal is because the fixture is attached to your dash "Metal" and that is what is making the ground. All you need to do is provide a power wire from the fuse block. A assembly manual is a very important asset in working on these old trucks. It will provide wiring diagrams. If you go to the wrecking yard you can find the correct terminal to fit your original fixture on most any 60'-70' GM vehicle. Good Luck

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fuelpump · 01-29-2008, 08:50 AM

Thanks guys I got it out. I've got the shop manual but all it had was the wiring diagram. It didn't have anything on assembly.
I didn't realize there was an assembly manual. I guess that will have to be my next purchase. Thanks again guys.

01-29-2008, 02:49 AM	#1
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	A real stupid question I want to get my cigarette lighter to work so I can charge my cell phone. There is no wiring going to it. All I have is the empty female receptacle (see pictures). The replacement lighter assemblies that I see in the catalogs include the receptacle. Do I need a complete kit or can I just hook up power to the tip in the back and buy a universal element??? Attached Images

01-29-2008, 02:59 AM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: A real stupid question This is what I used. 1 wire to grond and 1 wire to the fuse box. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-29-2008, 04:19 AM	#3
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: A real stupid question Thanks for the pictures. So how does the female recpticle disconnect fron the dash??

01-29-2008, 04:37 AM	#4
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: A real stupid question ...it un-screws (note threads on back of piece)... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

01-29-2008, 05:06 AM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: A real stupid question Look at poorboy's last pic. See the part with the 3 vertical lines? Hold onto the threads and turn the part with the vertical lines counterclockwise. The outer sleave (very thin) is what goes up against the hole in the dash to hold it in place. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-29-2008, 05:55 AM	#7
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: A real stupid question Here's the assembly taken apart. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-29-2008, 06:34 AM	#8
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: A real stupid question What Poorboy has displayed in his pic is a late model aftermarket element with -+ spades that would be used with a "Plastic" dash. The reason your original only has one terminal is because the fixture is attached to your dash "Metal" and that is what is making the ground. All you need to do is provide a power wire from the fuse block. A assembly manual is a very important asset in working on these old trucks. It will provide wiring diagrams. If you go to the wrecking yard you can find the correct terminal to fit your original fixture on most any 60'-70' GM vehicle. Good Luck http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29 __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD Last edited by 502tripower; 01-29-2008 at 06:38 AM.

01-29-2008, 08:50 AM	#9
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: A real stupid question Thanks guys I got it out. I've got the shop manual but all it had was the wiring diagram. It didn't have anything on assembly. I didn't realize there was an assembly manual. I guess that will have to be my next purchase. Thanks again guys.



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