Cargo lamp question...

[Konas new ride]

So.. When i picked up my truck it had no cargo lamp on the back of the cab yet the holes are there for it. I found a housing and gasket at the wrecker but it was inside the cab and there was no bolts or mounting system for the fixture. Does anyone have a picture of what the fixture should look like? Thanks in advance.

 

[chengny]

These might help:

 

[Konas new ride]

Thanks for the pictures. That first one is what GM gave me yet no discription of what the nuts are or how to get in there. I cant reach the inside of the cab to hold a nut while the base of the lamp is fastened on. Do you know if its a nut zert or something along those lines? I'm heading back to the wreckers on thursday.. I hope i can find another truck there with all the parts needed for this lamp. Gm charged me 24.95 for a new lens.. They say everything else is no longer available for that lamp or i would have just bought it.

 

[chengny]

I believe that the "nuts" they refer to, are like rubber plugs with threaded brass inserts. They look kind of like tire stems. Classic Parts has them for $.99 per piece. Here is a picture:

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You press-fit the skinny end into the hole and the resiliency of the rubber holds them tight in the hole.

Link to classic parts - http://www.classicparts.com/1947-87-Cargo-Lamp-Voltage-Regulator-Mounting-Nut/productinfo/53-975/#

I have a complete spare somewhere on the other side of the cellar. Next time I go to get a beer from the refrigerator I'll look for it. If I find it, I'll take a picture for you.

 

[Konas new ride]

Thanks , This makes sense to me now.. I just might weld in a couple nuts..