fireguyfire Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 I’m in the process of re wiring my 1940 1/2 ton, and I was able to get an original dome light from a parts truck nearby. A couple of questions regarding the dome light. Can someone share a photo of where the dome light should be located in the headliner? I’m guessing it would either go dead Center, or center Ed but back towards the rear window. And secondly, where should I take power from to run up the A pillar and above the headliner to power the dome light? Quote
Young Ed Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 You mean you didn't take enough headliner with it for a pattern I did that when I found mine so I can't guarantee it's exact but it was back towards the window not centered front to back. My truck doesn't come out of storage for about 3 weeks but I can measure then. Quote
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) I thought mine had 2 screws holding the box in place on the cab (tabs). I’ll have to look, I need to change the bulb anyway or lost ground. Power fed by up through left Pilar. Can be ran a few ways I suppose. Edited March 13, 2022 by 47 dodge 1.5 ton Quote
fireguyfire Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Posted March 13, 2022 Thanks, that’s very helpful. Quote
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) So I just took out (4) screws. I was incorrect on the prior post. Cant get the picture to spin 180 degrees and it is centered, parallel to the window. Edited March 13, 2022 by 47 dodge 1.5 ton Quote
fireguyfire Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Posted March 13, 2022 Is it just screwed to the headliner? Quote
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted March 13, 2022 Report Posted March 13, 2022 Feels like metal tabs on the backside of head liner. I can’t see them but was solid trying to bust flat head screws lose. I believe this head liner had to have been changed maybe back in the late 70- early 80’s. Was before Phillips was used as I have been changing all screws to stainless the last few years. Quote
47Jim Posted March 23, 2022 Report Posted March 23, 2022 If you’re putting in a new head liner, I would seriously think about relocating the switch right by the rear drivers door post, that’s what I’m doing, that way you don’t have to reach all the way in and up there in the dark trying to find it, very very handy right there by your left ear. Quote
fireguyfire Posted March 23, 2022 Author Report Posted March 23, 2022 My dome light has the switch built into it Quote
fireguyfire Posted July 4, 2022 Author Report Posted July 4, 2022 Where would be the best place to take power from for the dome light? Quote
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