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Broncony · 06-07-2023, 08:19 PM

Does anyone have the dimensions on where to locate at spotlight on a 1931 closed cap pickup?

RB_Nielsen · 06-10-2023, 08:53 AM

I do not have all the information you are looking for. However what I do have to share is about a drilling bracket that by using a paper location pattern for you to attach (screw) it to the windshield post. The sole purpose of the drilling bracket is to properly align and angle the 1/2" extended drill bit so it creates the correct size and angled hole for the sportlight. Once the hole is drilled you remove the drilling bracket and replace it with the sportlight's own mounting hardware. This drilling bracket can be found you just need to know it exists and start asking around for it. Good luck.

AzBob · 06-10-2023, 10:48 AM

I have this copy of a Sport Lite template from the Chicago Service Letter Book dated 1-24-30. Unfortunately there is no scale or dimensions for the template. The template drawing on the original letter could be cut out and used to drill the holes.

RB_Nielsen · 06-10-2023, 09:31 PM

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If they have EVERYTHING that goes to the sportlight including the windshield post installation bracket THEN the size of the drilling bracket will be EXACTLY the same as the sportlight mounting bracket - AND would also be the same size of the paper template should be. .

06-07-2023, 08:19 PM	#1
Broncony Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 1	Sportlight installation Does anyone have the dimensions on where to locate at spotlight on a 1931 closed cap pickup?

06-10-2023, 08:53 AM	#2
RB_Nielsen Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 84	Re: Sportlight installation I do not have all the information you are looking for. However what I do have to share is about a drilling bracket that by using a paper location pattern for you to attach (screw) it to the windshield post. The sole purpose of the drilling bracket is to properly align and angle the 1/2" extended drill bit so it creates the correct size and angled hole for the sportlight. Once the hole is drilled you remove the drilling bracket and replace it with the sportlight's own mounting hardware. This drilling bracket can be found you just need to know it exists and start asking around for it. Good luck.

06-10-2023, 09:31 PM	#4
RB_Nielsen Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 84	Re: Sportlight installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If they have EVERYTHING that goes to the sportlight including the windshield post installation bracket THEN the size of the drilling bracket will be EXACTLY the same as the sportlight mounting bracket - AND would also be the same size of the paper template should be. .