Hey all. New member, and first time poster. I recently picked up a 87 Chevy V10 350 4 speed truck. It's a running, driving example. But it's a Custom Deluxe, and has literally 0 in the way of optional equipment. I have courtesy lamps, but no dome. And no headliner, with no intent really to put on in.
Here's my question though. I really, really want to install a dome light. I have no concern with running the wires or fishing them out. The rear pillar feels open at the bottom all the way up. But actually installing the light. There are no holes, no recess for the fixture to fit into.
To my understanding there should be a small punched out hole in the cab roof to accept the harness and the bulb holder itself, as the dome should screw in to hold the rear of the headliner up.
Could I get a small hole saw, maybe 3/4", and put a couple side by side holes in the center of that rear arc to create the recess to hold the fixture and flush mount it to the inner cab roof? I really don't want to trim out the whole interior just for lights, nor do I particularly want to. I like the minimalist feel, but I need some more light in here.
I've seen others ask similar,. but it was mostly "can I add a headliner and put in a light". I felt this needed to be asked separately since I won't have the headliner piece.