Cab Roof Clearance Lights - Opinions: Like 'em or don't ?
Cab Roof Clearance Lights - Opinions: Like 'em or don't ?
Say Fellas,
I've been thinking about maybe adding some cab roof clearance lights to my F-250.
1) I don't seem to see too many Slicks out there with them. What is everyone's opinion on them - do ya like 'em or why you don't like 'em?
2) Does anyone know if cab roof clearance lights were "Dealer installed" or were they optional from the factory?
3) Were clearance lights standard on F-350s?
4) It seems that some Slicks have three lights in a group in the center and then the two outer lights a bit farther out,,,, then others seem to have the lights equally-spaced across the cab roof; does anyone know what was "OEM"?
5) I have also seen probably three or four different styles of clearance lights on Slicks, anyone know what style was the 'official' FoMoCo issued light style?
Here is one light style and group positioning on a '64 CC F-350 stakebed:
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/ ... CT0002.jpg
Thanks in advance to everyone for your knowledge, thoughts and opinions!
BarnieTrk
I've been thinking about maybe adding some cab roof clearance lights to my F-250.
1) I don't seem to see too many Slicks out there with them. What is everyone's opinion on them - do ya like 'em or why you don't like 'em?
2) Does anyone know if cab roof clearance lights were "Dealer installed" or were they optional from the factory?
3) Were clearance lights standard on F-350s?
4) It seems that some Slicks have three lights in a group in the center and then the two outer lights a bit farther out,,,, then others seem to have the lights equally-spaced across the cab roof; does anyone know what was "OEM"?
5) I have also seen probably three or four different styles of clearance lights on Slicks, anyone know what style was the 'official' FoMoCo issued light style?
Here is one light style and group positioning on a '64 CC F-350 stakebed:
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/ ... CT0002.jpg
Thanks in advance to everyone for your knowledge, thoughts and opinions!
BarnieTrk
- ezernut9mm
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i do know that the cab lights in that pic have a ford part number and are still available from the big truck dealers. i will look and see if i can find them online.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
- ezernut9mm
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this is the original part number: D8HZ*15442*B
this is the change number: SIG/1319AY100
the above is a signal stat number and can probably be had from a napa store or the like. if nothing else, give your local sterling dealer a call with those numbers.
this is the change number: SIG/1319AY100
the above is a signal stat number and can probably be had from a napa store or the like. if nothing else, give your local sterling dealer a call with those numbers.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
Although not the same OE style as the earlier pic, I kinda like the looks of the #PAC-20-105 lights at: http://www.kcautomotive.com/pacer.htm
BarnieTrk
BarnieTrk
- ezernut9mm
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yes, those look good on these trucks. they pop up at swap meets alot for cheap prices.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
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Noticed that the KCAutomotive site (link in Barnie Trk's post had this notation:
These lights are mandatory factory equipment on big rigs, one ton and above.
I personally don't like the lights on the smaller slicks but DO like them on larger trucks (F350 and larger). Just my 2 cents worth.
These lights are mandatory factory equipment on big rigs, one ton and above.
I personally don't like the lights on the smaller slicks but DO like them on larger trucks (F350 and larger). Just my 2 cents worth.
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BIG RED: 62 F100 Long Uni
BIG “UN": 63 F250 Long Flare
BBW RED: 61 F100 CC BBW Long Uni
CRIMSON CREW: 63 F100 "Stageway" Long Flare Crew Cab
"RANGER": 66 F100 CC Long Flatbed
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LITTLE RED: 64 F100 Short Style
BIG RED: 62 F100 Long Uni
BIG “UN": 63 F250 Long Flare
BBW RED: 61 F100 CC BBW Long Uni
CRIMSON CREW: 63 F100 "Stageway" Long Flare Crew Cab
"RANGER": 66 F100 CC Long Flatbed
"AVA" 1963 Avion T-20 Travel Trailer
“Lucille” 1955 New Moon 44’ Travel Trailer
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i dont like the looks of them on pickups...
they are more at home on the big rigs
they are more at home on the big rigs
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
3ontree66 wrote:
Technically speaking (according to DOT and Transport Canada) the three in the middle are "front identification lamps" to indicate the presence of a wide vehicle. The two on the outside are "front clearance lamps" to show the vehicle's width. They are required on vehicles that are 80 inches in width or wider. The requirements specify exactly three identification lamps spaced at 6 to 12 inches and a minimum of two clearance lamps at the widest points.
They serve no legal purpose on a pickup truck, but not because of height requirements. They are required to be at the highest point of the cab but their primary purpose is to indicate width.
They would be appropriate on a stakebed, flatdeck, tow truck, or cube van as long as the width was over 80 inches. I like the ones in the photo of the '64 F-350 stakebed that BarnieTrk posted.
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Cab Roof Clearance Lights
I think they look great on trucks of all sizes. They can be especially cool looking on trucks that are restored close to factory spec. But to each his own. By the way have your local Ford dealer do a part number search for you using this pn# DOTZ-15442-A and you will come up with a group of dealers across the country that actually have these Ford cab marker lights in inventory. These look exactlly like the cab clearance lights I've seen on 61-66 1 tons; I bought 5 NOS ones from a dealer in NC who was happy to sell off the old inventory and now I've got the 5 lights I'll use when I do my frame off restoration.
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i have or will put them on all mine except for the 2wd uni.
no need as it is a summer truck and not driven in the dark very much if ever.
the original marker lights are glass and chrome, better than the plastic ones i think.
no need as it is a summer truck and not driven in the dark very much if ever.
the original marker lights are glass and chrome, better than the plastic ones i think.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
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these are all glass, even the beacon.
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my light show:
3 centered cab lights wired into ignition with blinker switch.
federal signal arrowstick directional flashing bar
a 3 strobe light beacon wirth random blinking pattern (wife says it makes her dizzy looking at it)
2 100w halogen "moose lights"
on the rear of the bar is a 3 light d.o.t. bar and stop ,tail, turn lights.
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my light show:
3 centered cab lights wired into ignition with blinker switch.
federal signal arrowstick directional flashing bar
a 3 strobe light beacon wirth random blinking pattern (wife says it makes her dizzy looking at it)
2 100w halogen "moose lights"
on the rear of the bar is a 3 light d.o.t. bar and stop ,tail, turn lights.
[albumimg]3508[/albumimg]
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
3ontree66 wrote:I like them. I had them on a couple of my old trucks, mounted them 3 in the middle and other 2 on the ends. Looks good that way. I'm thinking about putting them on my 61. They look cool at night.
I'm not sure about the three "middle" lights, but someone inside the cab of this pic seems to be gesturing with a "middle" digit....
Gene
1961 Intregal cab SWB 223 (getting 302 & TIB)
1969 LWB 302 automatic (Donor for the '61)
2000 F150 XLT SWB (Daily Driver)
1961 Intregal cab SWB 223 (getting 302 & TIB)
1969 LWB 302 automatic (Donor for the '61)
2000 F150 XLT SWB (Daily Driver)
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GLindley wrote:
I'm not sure about the three "middle" lights, but someone inside the cab of this pic seems to be gesturing with a "middle" digit....
i did not look that closely until you mentioned it but yes the 1 finger salute is being given.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton