Cab Lights are installed
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The problem being is finding a donor truck. Most junk yards around here dont have anything anymore. I used a test light and checked the brown wire and it has constant juice to it, and there is a black wire with a brown strip I found that has power when the switch is pulled.
Could I run the wires from the cab lights to the connector behind the kick panel?
Could I run the wires from the cab lights to the connector behind the kick panel?
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Your lights look good! I just installed a set on my 73. As far as sealing them I just put a dab of gasket maker around the holes for bolts and around where wire goes through. I spaced mine like yours instead of evenly across. Year correct or not yours look cool. Mine are off of a 75 since I wanted a nice easy plug in harness to original wiring under dash.
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Originally Posted by rmalottwtes30
The problem being is finding a donor truck. Most junk yards around here dont have anything anymore. I used a test light and checked the brown wire and it has constant juice to it, and there is a black wire with a brown strip I found that has power when the switch is pulled.
Could I run the wires from the cab lights to the connector behind the kick panel?
Could I run the wires from the cab lights to the connector behind the kick panel?
All trucks should have that connector behind the driver's side kick panel I suppose, considering how Ford made almost everything regarding electrical plug and play.
Only PITA is that you have to remove the parking brake assembly to get the panel off, but not a biggie.
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The advantage of using the OEM style lights is they will match the contour of the roof and seal with the factory gasket....all still avail from Ford. Had mine for 25 years with no leaks or problems, except a hail storm that took out one lens.
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Originally Posted by rmalottwtes30
I think I see two different brown wires. one is a real thick gauge and the other is I dont know id say 20G. Which one do I need?
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You shouldn't use certain silicone sealants on cars, as stated, but you should be ok if it was applied over the paint. Still not a good idea in my opinion, because of the corosion factor.
Don't forget if you have a large truck wrecker near you that the cab clearence lenses are the same for the F-500 up trucks as it is on the pickups.
Hope this helps
Don't forget if you have a large truck wrecker near you that the cab clearence lenses are the same for the F-500 up trucks as it is on the pickups.
Hope this helps
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I think they look good on there. I've always liked the grouped-three better than the even spaced ones, personally... I even have a small "stuffed toy" (think stuffed animals, only a truck) pickup of an '85 F-150 4x4 that has them silkscreened on there in the grouped-three pattern. I'm planning on rigging up my own '85 4x4 in the same way, even though that pattern of clearance lights aren't "year correct".
I've actually had that stuffed truck since 1985. I found it kind of ironic that I had forgotten I had it until I actually bought an '85 Ford...
I've actually had that stuffed truck since 1985. I found it kind of ironic that I had forgotten I had it until I actually bought an '85 Ford...
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Here, I figured you guys might get a kick out of seeing what I was talking about in my previous post.
This thing was bought from an auto parts store in 1985 and has followed me around since then.
It was made by "Dreamwheels!", and on the bottom it reads "1985 Ford Pickup Truck. This vehicle has become an American tradition. It can be adapted for everyday work as well as camping and other recreational uses on the weekends." and has a copyright date of 1985.
I just figured you other Ford lovers out there would find this little piece of truck history interesting.
This thing was bought from an auto parts store in 1985 and has followed me around since then.
It was made by "Dreamwheels!", and on the bottom it reads "1985 Ford Pickup Truck. This vehicle has become an American tradition. It can be adapted for everyday work as well as camping and other recreational uses on the weekends." and has a copyright date of 1985.
I just figured you other Ford lovers out there would find this little piece of truck history interesting.
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I know back in the '80s some people would have the lights added to their truck aftermarket and install them grouped in the center like that. There were also a few "dealer-installed" clearance light sets that were the 3-group style as well. They weren't the same factory lenses as you usually see, but more the domed style, and occasionally the chrome bodied with the forward half being the lens.
The latter are the ones I always liked the best.
The latter are the ones I always liked the best.