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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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Hello all, 74 f100 shortbed, on the inside d/s about where a shoulder belt might mount there is about a 1 1/2" round opening flanked on either side by screw holes, and a connector with 4 wires sticking out. Doesn't seem to be reinforced in any way (like I would think if it was for a belt), and the p/s of the trucks doesn't have this. So question of the day, what's it for?
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 05:30 PM
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Do you have a light on the backside of your cab facing into the pickup bed?
That location you describe is likely the switch for that bed light.
Easily obtained from JY or vendors.
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'74 F100: On the inside d/s (drivers side) about where a shoulder belt might mount there is about a 1 1/2" round opening flanked on either side by screw holes, and a connector with 4 wires sticking out.
D4TZ-15443-A (replaced D3TZ-15443-B) .. Cargo Lamp Switch & Bezel / Marked: D3TB-15N562-AA or D4TB-15N562-AA / Obsolete ~ 251 available NOS

1973/79 F100/350.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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Looks like this:

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Thanks guys, my whole life has revolved around vintage Mustangs for the last 35 years, and now I feel like such a noob hahaha. The help is greatly appreciated.
 
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