I would like to get some cab lights for my '66 F250 4X4 while the headliner is out.

Did ford ever instal cab lights on these trucks? Does anyone have any pictures? Does anyone have the measurements (spacing, distance from front to back)?

What is the part #? Are there any NOS ones available?



That is a good amount of questions for a starting point.

 

Hey partner, you can't go wrong with a trip to the wreckin yard\car yard. I saw a 66 cab light truck in my last yard, I'll send you a pic if needed. otherwise just find one and start taking some measurements have a great day

 

Pull one out of a '67-72 wreck, the light switch should turn counter clockwise and this activates the light. There should
be a wire, if you test them, that'll show a current when you actuate the light while turning CCW...

The actual light is attached to the headliner and has a frosted lens...one wire runs to it from the switch, and then the light
fixture gets grounded to the truck above the back window area. I ran the wire to the switch under the rubber floor
under the scuff plate area.

It was super easy....

Good luck,
Jason

 

I think he is meaning clearance lites on cab roof just above raingutter. These were required by some states on 3/4 ton up trucks. Just as your name,address,gvw was. There was usually 3 or 5 with 3 in center spaced about 4-6 in apart and outside ones 4-6 from edge of cab.

 

Yes I am looking for the 5 top clearance lamps. I have looked at most all local junkyards and they only have one slick (surprisingly good pickings).

Where the lights used one the '66's the same as the ones used on newer trucks up to '75?

 

Sorry guys, my bad...thought he meant the dome light!

 

Those are not Ford, if ya gots to have them get new aftermarket. Is there a truck stop anywhere close to you?




John

 

sounds like you're looking for these? they're available aftermarket check flashback100's, dennis carpenter, carolina classics etc. i can get you messurments if they're what you're looking for.

 

I know that there are aftermarket but you can't beat OEM Ford for quality.

I would appreciate if you could give me the spacing measurements starting at the the center working out. Also the distance of each light to an easily measured place on the front and/or back of the cab would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

well redneck i got good news and i got bad news. good news is you have a lot of room for error when mounting you're lights. bad news is the boys at the factory back in 63 must have had a hangover when they mounted mine, they're off from each other by a 1/2" here and there. so i'd mark yours out and take a good look at it before you drill any holes.

measurements are from INSIDE of drip rail.

starting at the front of the cab roof all the lights look like they should be about 4" back from inside of drip rail to front center of light. mine vary by about 1/4" though. also the cab roof line curves as you get near the doors, my lights appear to follow the curve/roof line.

the lights are spaced 12" apart center to center. except for one of mine that's at 11 1/2".

driver side inside of drip rail(above door) to REAR center of outermost light 6 1/2", passenger side 6 1/4" from inside of drip rail.

my middle light isn't centered well, 30" from inside of drip rail above passenger door and 30 1/2" from driver side.

if it were me i would center the middle light side to side first then set it back 4" and space the others out 12" apart and 4" back and see where the end ones come out at.

kind of confusing to explain. if need be send me a fax number and i'll fax you a diagram.

in regards to factory original nos lights numberdummy can pbly find them if there are any out there.

 

I like those dimensions.... I have put clearance lights on a lot of trucks over the years, from a 2 year old powerstroke to lots of vintage fords and lately even my toyota t-100 flatbed, yea, I know... In the last year I have come across 3 sets of 5 lights called 'yankee 77's.. One set at a swap meet, one set in an antique store and the last set at a wrecking yard. I think they are period correct and they have really good sockets and tails and the rubber seal is really thick for a good seal on every roof. Sorry, I used them all up, but I bet you can find some. Oh, and sorry 'bout the GMC.

 

Here are what mine look like, I have a 1965 F250 CS.







Been loking on the net for some replacement lens ( signal stat #9 amber ) but only could find red. So what ever you choose make sure you can get parts for them.

 

that fridge (f350?) is a tough looking truck. the old chevy looks good also.

 

Thanks, The fridge is an f350. I just converted it to a 9' styleside from a 9' dually stakebed. Used a 92 dually pickup rear end and a box I found as a trailer. Lucky me.. Been a fun project. Cab lights are usually one of my first additions when I drag something home. If it's even a cloudy day, you can find me with that warm orange glow on my roof. My buddy says "you just wanna look cool". Duh.

 

not to highjack the thread but did you ever think of widening the rear fenders on your flareside a couple inches so the dualies would fit?. been wanting to do that with a slick f350 thinking it would look good.

ps always liked roof lights for some reason, they look good.