U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 02-22-2015, 11:42 AM

Quick question, just want to confirm - the hockey puck and fireman's hat marker lamps DO both mount to the exact same round mounting pads on a marker lamp cab, correct? If one were to, say, want to convert from a hockey puck lamp arrangement to a fireman's hat, it's just a matter of replacing the amber lens as long as it's an original U01 cab, right? Hockey pucks aren't that common, always thought they were more of a 1-ton thing, but have seen them on 10s and 20s. Anyhoo - pretty certain the answer is yes, but just wanted to ask anyone who has had a cab like this and actually done the lens swap. I have a set of fireman's hats, and they are round base - so am assuming it's a 1-1 swap. From what I've seen, it appears both types have two hold-down screws that mount on either side - thus my assumption. Am also assuming they both use the same rubber seal/gasket(?)
Thanks!

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-22-2015, 11:45 AM

They are the same except lenses jocko. Trevor

**68350** · 02-22-2015, 12:41 PM

Hockey pucks are 69 only and I believe they were switched to fireman's style late in 69. If you have a set of hockey pucks for sale let me know. I have 4 good ones and would like to find one more to complete my set. Also I'm almost positive Napa stores sell replacement fireman's style lenses. Probably not correct part number but look identical

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2015, 12:45 PM

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Here is a thread I posted about converting the Harley turn signal lenses to work on the "hockey puck" roof pads.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598129

LockDoc

**jocko** · 02-22-2015, 12:56 PM

thanks all. Trevor, thanks for confirming they are the same lens mounting, appreciate it.

Leon, I never even thought of that - good idea.

68350, I don't have any, but looking at a truck that has an incomplete set also! Ha. Then we'd BOTH be looking for a couple... Well, not sure how serious I'm looking at it, if I win the lottery between now and next week, it's a SURE THING!

Did not realize it was a 69 thing. Thanks for elaborating - so, I see both were available, but 69 was the only year you could get pucks(?) Thanks again for the help guys.

**68350** · 02-22-2015, 01:40 PM

Yeah 69 was only year for pucks. And like I said I believe the switched to fireman style late in the year and then pucks were done.

**special-K** · 02-23-2015, 12:29 AM

'69 was the first year for mandated clearance lamps, so first year GM made special roof panel using the round all plastic lights. They started out with "Hockey Puck" but changed to "fireman's helmet", So one year only for the puck style.

02-22-2015, 11:42 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman Quick question, just want to confirm - the hockey puck and fireman's hat marker lamps DO both mount to the exact same round mounting pads on a marker lamp cab, correct? If one were to, say, want to convert from a hockey puck lamp arrangement to a fireman's hat, it's just a matter of replacing the amber lens as long as it's an original U01 cab, right? Hockey pucks aren't that common, always thought they were more of a 1-ton thing, but have seen them on 10s and 20s. Anyhoo - pretty certain the answer is yes, but just wanted to ask anyone who has had a cab like this and actually done the lens swap. I have a set of fireman's hats, and they are round base - so am assuming it's a 1-1 swap. From what I've seen, it appears both types have two hold-down screws that mount on either side - thus my assumption. Am also assuming they both use the same rubber seal/gasket(?) Thanks! Attached Images

02-22-2015, 11:45 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman They are the same except lenses jocko. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-22-2015, 12:41 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman Hockey pucks are 69 only and I believe they were switched to fireman's style late in 69. If you have a set of hockey pucks for sale let me know. I have 4 good ones and would like to find one more to complete my set. Also I'm almost positive Napa stores sell replacement fireman's style lenses. Probably not correct part number but look identical __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-22-2015, 12:45 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman - Here is a thread I posted about converting the Harley turn signal lenses to work on the "hockey puck" roof pads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598129 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2015, 12:56 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman thanks all. Trevor, thanks for confirming they are the same lens mounting, appreciate it. Leon, I never even thought of that - good idea. 68350, I don't have any, but looking at a truck that has an incomplete set also! Ha. Then we'd BOTH be looking for a couple... Well, not sure how serious I'm looking at it, if I win the lottery between now and next week, it's a SURE THING! Did not realize it was a 69 thing. Thanks for elaborating - so, I see both were available, but 69 was the only year you could get pucks(?) Thanks again for the help guys.

02-22-2015, 01:40 PM	#6
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman Yeah 69 was only year for pucks. And like I said I believe the switched to fireman style late in the year and then pucks were done. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-23-2015, 12:29 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: U01 Marker Lamps question: puck vs fireman '69 was the first year for mandated clearance lamps, so first year GM made special roof panel using the round all plastic lights. They started out with "Hockey Puck" but changed to "fireman's helmet", So one year only for the puck style. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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