show your67 72 chevy spot light trucks

[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]

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

[oldblue1968chevy]

There are 4 clips that hold the bulb in, theres a guy in the 60-66 forums that knows where markeb01 or something is his name has a black stepside with spots etc

il'll get info after church i need the clips too, maybe we can get a package deal if we can get more members in?

[67chevy1series]

if i have the money for clips i will join in on the spot light clip buy

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ok got my spot on as well I freakin love it in the country.

You can get the spotlight clips thru NAPA, I have the part number somewere, mine were a tad over $5. Work great so far, very very tight

[oldblue1968chevy]

Napa p/n for spotlight clips 730-9520

[67chevy1series]

john do you think my local napa auto parts store would be able to order the clips here in california?

[oldblue1968chevy]

Yeah give napa a call ricky give em the part number and see what they say, they should be able to?