| New maplights [message #76660] |
Sun, 14 March 2010 21:12  |
Keith V
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Location: Mounds View,MN
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So my coach had some functional but ugly overhead maplights, the ones overhead by the speakers.
I discovered that the S-10 console that I have has replaceable swiveling light fixtures. They can be removed and used elsewhere.
My map light/speaker bezels have been modified so I don't know how big the stock opening is, but they fit very nicely into mine.
I went to the hardware store, Menards, not Home Depot, and found nice chrome pipe trim rings are just the right size. The plastic ones are made in one piece and if you are careful can remain that way.
With 3, 1/4" threaded spacers and a little trimming of the inner flange, it works perfectly! The inner flange has a deep skirt that I removed completely, but looking back I see it could be left with 1/8" or so for a better look..
Pics;
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=32709&title=s-10-overhard-console&cat=5210
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: New maplights [message #76684 is a reply to message #76660] |
Sun, 14 March 2010 23:54  |
Donovan-formerly Jase386
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Location: Greenville SC
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That is great. best way to do mods imho, is the average person cant tell you did anything. If i didnt know better id think it was factory.
Donovan, Greenville SC
1975 Eleganza II
81,500 miles
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| CB speakers [message #76685 is a reply to message #76660] |
Mon, 15 March 2010 00:17 |
bukzin
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Location: North California
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Looks great.
Is that a plumbing pipe flange (goes around a drain pipe)?
I saw someone set up those stock speakers to be fed
from his CB unit. (guess he added better speakers elsewhere)
Seems like an excellent idea; get the hard to understand
CB sound right next to your ear.
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] New maplights [message #76691 is a reply to message #76660] |
Mon, 15 March 2010 06:34 |
Steven Ferguson
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Very nice upgrade Keith.
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> So my coach had some functional but ugly overhead maplights, the ones overhead by the speakers.
> I discovered that the S-10 console that I have has replaceable swiveling light fixtures. They can be removed and used elsewhere.
>
> My map light/speaker bezels have been modified so I don't know how big the stock opening is, but they fit very nicely into mine.
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> I went to the hardware store, Menards, not Home Depot, and found nice chrome pipe trim rings are just the right size. The plastic ones are made in one piece and if you are careful can remain that way.
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> With 3, 1/4" threaded spacers and a little trimming of the inner flange, it works perfectly! The inner flange has a deep skirt that I removed completely, but looking back I see it could be left with 1/8" or so for a better look..
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> Pics;
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=32709&title=s-10-overhard-console&cat=5210
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> Keith
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> 29 Dodge
> 75 Royale GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] New maplights [message #76789 is a reply to message #76785] |
Mon, 15 March 2010 22:44 |
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WD0AFQ
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Location: Dexter, Mo.
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Thanks Keith. I am beginning to get the picture.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
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