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Nazzcu · 04-22-2010, 01:18 PM

Anyone tried replacing the dome light and cargo light with aftermarket or different vehicles lights. I like the modern ability to turn on the light from a switch and have a light for each side. Anyone with some pics of theirs would be great.

piecesparts · 04-22-2010, 01:23 PM

I eliminated the cargo light and put in a third brake light from another brand of truck. However, the change out of the dome light should be real easy, as long as it is the same size or larger than the original assembly.

staggerd86c-10 · 04-22-2010, 02:12 PM

I would like to see what other dome lights we can use too, i have to buy a new one cause mine is looking ugly. What truck can i use one from? anyone done this before?

CLASSIC87' · 04-22-2010, 02:57 PM

check the LMC catalog... they are now making LED ones with a new style of lens as well.

bigblock73 · 04-22-2010, 04:23 PM

I put a mid/late 90's S10 rear view mirror in my 73, it has map lights on each side of it. Wired it up so they both come on when the door opens, and each can be turned on normally when doors are closed. Kept the stock dome light too, just got a NOS housing and lens...looks like a million bucks now.

Nazzcu · 04-23-2010, 08:09 AM

Wow, I figured this would be one a lot of people had done. No one has any fits from other donor vehicles.

C10Silverado79 · 04-23-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I put a mid/late 90's S10 rear view mirror in my 73, it has map lights on each side of it. Wired it up so they both come on when the door opens, and each can be turned on normally when doors are closed. Kept the stock dome light too, just got a NOS housing and lens...looks like a million bucks now.

I'd be interested in seeing a pic of the mirror install if you have one?

bigblock73 · 04-23-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by C10Silverado79

I'd be interested in seeing a pic of the mirror install if you have one?

I can take one later and will post it. Wish I would have took one before I installed the headliner.

staggerd86c-10 · 04-25-2010, 12:51 PM

no different dome lights though, other then the original one? I hate ordering from lmc! i have used those mirrors with map lights on alot of cars.

Nazzcu · 05-01-2010, 09:20 PM

Anyone tried retroing one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...92903113466166

I went to the pick and pull looking for one to measure and check the contour but no luck. If the little pocket is big enough, it can house the radio also. Anyone with a newer model, is this thing big enough for a radio?

Justins76 · 05-02-2010, 05:20 PM

Off a Colorado. Pictures of the install on my cardomain webpage in my sig.

Nazzcu · 05-02-2010, 05:57 PM

That is exactly what I was looking for Justins76, that looks great. Any problem with leaking?

Justins76 · 05-02-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nazzcu

That is exactly what I was looking for Justins76, that looks great. Any problem with leaking?

Nope. I used some closed cell foam self adhesive weatherstripping tape from Ace hardware to seal it.

04-22-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
Nazzcu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 46	Dome and cargo lighting Anyone tried replacing the dome light and cargo light with aftermarket or different vehicles lights. I like the modern ability to turn on the light from a switch and have a light for each side. Anyone with some pics of theirs would be great.

04-22-2010, 01:23 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Dome and cargo lighting I eliminated the cargo light and put in a third brake light from another brand of truck. However, the change out of the dome light should be real easy, as long as it is the same size or larger than the original assembly. __________________ Frank

04-22-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Dome and cargo lighting I would like to see what other dome lights we can use too, i have to buy a new one cause mine is looking ugly. What truck can i use one from? anyone done this before?

04-22-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Dome and cargo lighting check the LMC catalog... they are now making LED ones with a new style of lens as well. __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

04-22-2010, 04:23 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Dome and cargo lighting I put a mid/late 90's S10 rear view mirror in my 73, it has map lights on each side of it. Wired it up so they both come on when the door opens, and each can be turned on normally when doors are closed. Kept the stock dome light too, just got a NOS housing and lens...looks like a million bucks now. __________________ 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 Last edited by bigblock73; 04-22-2010 at 04:24 PM.

04-23-2010, 08:09 AM	#6
Nazzcu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 46	Re: Dome and cargo lighting Wow, I figured this would be one a lot of people had done. No one has any fits from other donor vehicles.

04-25-2010, 12:51 PM	#9
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Dome and cargo lighting no different dome lights though, other then the original one? I hate ordering from lmc! i have used those mirrors with map lights on alot of cars.

05-01-2010, 09:20 PM	#10
Nazzcu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 46	Re: Dome and cargo lighting Anyone tried retroing one of these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...92903113466166 I went to the pick and pull looking for one to measure and check the contour but no luck. If the little pocket is big enough, it can house the radio also. Anyone with a newer model, is this thing big enough for a radio? Last edited by Nazzcu; 05-01-2010 at 09:20 PM.

05-02-2010, 05:20 PM	#11
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Dome and cargo lighting Off a Colorado. Pictures of the install on my cardomain webpage in my sig. Attached Images __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!! Last edited by Justins76; 05-02-2010 at 05:22 PM.

05-02-2010, 05:57 PM	#12
Nazzcu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 46	Re: Dome and cargo lighting That is exactly what I was looking for Justins76, that looks great. Any problem with leaking?



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