cab cargo light info needed
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cab cargo light info needed
want to add a cargo light to my F350 ranger SC...aquired off ebay what I need...could just use some info..maybe pics...on location of dash switch and light on back of cab....measure twice , cut once as they say..any info or pics would be appreciated..happy holidays
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The cargo light is wired to the dome light..yeah, I don't like it either.
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Nice work...Think you missed your calling as a draftsman...
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Thanks, I studied drafting for two years when I was in high school, many years ago, back when there were lead holders and "T" squares.
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That's the one measurement I never came up with. To be honest, I just "eyeballed" the hole when I cut it.
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Agreed. There's something to be said about actually being able to do something rather than just "point and click". If the grid ever goes down, I can still draw 
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here is a link to as post showing the position of the switch...both for reg and supercab...no detailed measurements though...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...n-picture.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...n-picture.html
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Also, Redagain, the wiring harness for the cargo light also ties in with the interior dome light and replaces the domelight only harness.
There are two different ones. I know the domelight changed design in mid '77. I'm not sure whether the harnesses are interchangeable or not, but the catalog shows 73-77 used D3TZ-13A709-C and the 78-79 used harness part number D8TZ-13A709-G.
I checked and there are a few NOS harnesses still available. Let me know if you want the contact info.
The switch is available aftermarket from several sources.
EDIT: Scratch those part numbers, they're for a regular cab, the Supercabs are different. BRB.
Okay, I rechecked the p/ns for the Supercab. 74-77 takes a D4TZ-13A719-B harness and the 78-79 takes a D8TZ-13A709-E harness. Unfortunately no dealer or obsolete parts supplier shows any in stock.
Probably the only difference between regular cab and Supercab parts is the length.
There are two different ones. I know the domelight changed design in mid '77. I'm not sure whether the harnesses are interchangeable or not, but the catalog shows 73-77 used D3TZ-13A709-C and the 78-79 used harness part number D8TZ-13A709-G.
I checked and there are a few NOS harnesses still available. Let me know if you want the contact info.
The switch is available aftermarket from several sources.
EDIT: Scratch those part numbers, they're for a regular cab, the Supercabs are different. BRB.
Okay, I rechecked the p/ns for the Supercab. 74-77 takes a D4TZ-13A719-B harness and the 78-79 takes a D8TZ-13A709-E harness. Unfortunately no dealer or obsolete parts supplier shows any in stock.
Probably the only difference between regular cab and Supercab parts is the length.
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Thanks to everybody...love this forum....think i got all the info I need...as far as harness Mikeoo.....ive got a reg cab one off ebay..probably just have to lengthen it..thx much
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Bed cargo light switch is NOT on the dash it is in the B pillar. Large bed light has a metal frame and a glass lens, smaller light has a plastic frame and plastic lens.