Cargo switch

R.Smith · Post by **R.Smith** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:13 pm

I just noticed my 68 parts truck has a factory switch on the dash that says "cargo". I've never seen this before. What does it go to?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:07 pm

the light in the outside rear cab. its to check your bed when driving at night or for other lights when loading or unloading at night. they really dont put out much light but its better than nothing. if you use it in your truck. make sure to remove all the wiring for it. don't cut anything it all just unplugs.

seattle67 · Post by **seattle67** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:29 pm

Here's a pic of one

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:55 pm

Just for the record, though....I wasn't paying attention when I made the above graphic, and didn't notice that the cargo light example I just grabbed from my picture collection was actually attached upside down.

I'll get it fixed.

Joshpow · Post by **Joshpow** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:29 pm

No big deal Keith. As mentioned above, just unplug everything if you want it for your truck. It will fit perfectly into your wiring. Just cut the hole for the light and switch and stretch the wires. No big deal.

mr_josh · Post by **mr_josh** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:33 am

Anyone have a picture of that switch?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:27 pm

i can get one later. i have an extra one if i can find it.

R.Smith · Post by **R.Smith** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:05 am

Thanks. I don't have a cargo light on my 70 so I guess I'll yank the swith and toss it in my ever growing pile of bump stuff.

Merlin68F100 · Post by **Merlin68F100** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:40 pm

I can send you a picture of mine tonight. They light up (the switch knob) when in use.

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Sun May 10, 2009 1:59 pm

FORDification wrote:Just for the record, though....I wasn't paying attention when I made the above graphic, and didn't notice that the cargo light example I just grabbed from my picture collection was actually attached upside down. I'll get it fixed.

The cargo light on my '69 F250 has the long side on top and the short side on the bottom, just as the pic shows.

hi-fi-guy · Post by **hi-fi-guy** » Mon May 11, 2009 12:22 pm

My '69 F100 has the short side up. Looks like it could really go either way though.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:09 pm

it will work either way. but the long side up is correct for a factory restoration. with some quick wiring you could put in one of those from a newer truck that has the cargo light and brake lights all in one light. if you started with a cab that never had the light in it.

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