Brian--
That sounds like an added-on light. It would come in handy...in fact I
added a couple plastic Chevy underdash lights from a 70s car to one of
my 59s, makes it easier to see to get in and out. I also added door
jamb switches so the lights come on when I open the doors. All the
modern conveniences!
The wiper motor should NOT be degreased with running water...you can
wipe it with a wet cloth, but dousing it is not a good idea, unless you
take it apart (which can be scary) and completely remove the water.
The dash on TF trucks is securely spot welded in, with a whole bunch of
welds, so it's a pain to remove and requires cutting/drilling. Not a
quick and easy job!
Jim F
59s in AZ
> Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 16:16:13 -0700
> From: "Brian _" <pkupman57@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [oletrucks] need answeres, wiper motor and dash light.
>
> hi all,
> ive emailed the list twice asking about a light that was under the dash in
> my '57, but got no replys... again, its a small, tear drop shaped light,
> with a glass doam and galvanized metal "bucket" its got a single bulb in it
> with a very large, for the bulb wire going to it. it was on the drivers side
> at the far left corner of the dash, my questions are, is this original? and
> if so, is it rare, because ive never seen one, even my neighbors 99% stock
> and original '56 GMC deluxe doesnt have one of these.
>
> another question i have is, can the electric wiper motor for a '57 get
> wet? i ask becuase mine is covered with dust,dirt, and grease from some PO
> lubing it, and id like to degrease it with degreaser and water without
> taking it all apart, it works, i took it out to paint the underside of my
> dash white to help with wireing, so i dont want to ruin it.
>
> also, just becuase im curious, is it possible to take the dash out of a TF
> truck without cutting or welding?
>
> thanks in ADvance.
>
> Brian M
> Atwater, CA
> '57 Chevy 3200
> '00 Dodge Neon
> 'eye-ballin a '58 GMC 2-ton cab over.
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