lilrobo
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06-12-12 04:17 PM - Post#2236353
does anyone have a bulb chart for bulb numbers maybe a cross over to advance auto for a 58 biscayne
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06-12-12 04:40 PM - Post#2236366
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Do you have the vehicle's OWNERS MANUAL? They are listed inside it.
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lilrobo
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06-12-12 05:27 PM - Post#2236388
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I have a service manual on the way ,, thats all
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06-12-12 05:43 PM - Post#2236397
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Hello Lil Robo,
What bulb are you trying to cross reference??
The bulbs in the '58 are all current production numbers - so I would like to know the "cross over" item?????? 
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lilrobo
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06-12-12 06:56 PM - Post#2236417
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The dash bulbs,,,,, the dome bulb
Thanks
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prgm_mgr
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06-13-12 09:52 AM - Post#2236650
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There's a chart at the link below that should be helpful
Mark
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/58...
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 10:21 AM - Post#2236663
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Well i got the dash lights sorted,, now when i put the dome blub in it blows a fuse?,, i read somewere that there could be trouble in that socket?.
Anyone got any ideas
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06-13-12 11:02 AM - Post#2236688
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A common problem in that circuit is a shorted cigarette lighter.
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 02:15 PM - Post#2236749
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only happens when there is a bulb in the dome light ,and the door is open,, i can put a fuse in and keep the door button pushed and its ok let it off and it blows not a instant blow but a slow blow,, you know what i mean ??
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 02:41 PM - Post#2236760
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i guess when the door is open the switch makes contact and send power to the dome???? and it uses the ground of housing for blub ???? and maybe thats when i get my short ,,, seems funny cause there is no blub in the socket everything is ok so something to do with blub maybe a hort in the socket ,, i need to remove the dome light to see behind it
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06-13-12 04:29 PM - Post#2236798
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Are you sure you have the correct bulb?
What number are you using???
Wrong lamp - one with one contact can cause this issue as well.
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 04:35 PM - Post#2236801
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I think its a 57 best i can tell ,,i will take out the dome light and checkit out,, if i can get it out lol
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06-13-12 06:27 PM - Post#2236859
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Use 1004 for the dome light. It's the one with the double pins on the bottom as Ollie mentioned. Use T1895 in the dash lights. Same wattage as the TS57 originals but with a heavier duty filiment.
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 06:42 PM - Post#2236866
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Looks like i got a t57 for dome and a t53 for dash i havent used the t53 yet,,, i got these from car quest
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 06:45 PM - Post#2236868
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So would the wrong blub cause it to blow the fuse ?...
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06-13-12 06:54 PM - Post#2236874
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So would the wrong blub cause it to blow the fuse ?...
Yes, a bulb with a single base pin will short the two contacts in the socket resulting in a short circuit when the door switch closes.
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lilrobo
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06-13-12 07:01 PM - Post#2236878
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I will go out and get a 1004 for the dome ,, again thanks for the info,, i cant wait till get theclock working,, i love the clock and when i looked at it there wasnt any wires going to it ,,
Thanks for the info
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lilrobo
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06-14-12 09:22 AM - Post#2237070
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the 1004 fixed the dome light everything works great door open and closed thanks for the info
now to the clock lol
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lilrobo
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06-14-12 03:23 PM - Post#2237174
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found a wire hanging down looks like a dash light it comes on when they do ,,, it much go to glove dept or maybe heater switch light ,, the wiring diag show a heater light , but i didnt see one on mine,, i am trying to find out were it goes, hard to say
anyone got any ideas 
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 03:20 AM - Post#2237313
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Can someone post a pic of aglove dept light,,and a heater light
The service manual shows both,,, but hard to see were the are
Thanks
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06-15-12 04:14 AM - Post#2237319
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The glove box lite should have an orange wire going to it. The 58 heater has a gray wire w/plug in bulb that goes at the top of the control unit in the back.
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 09:04 AM - Post#2237403
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great thanks , thats what mine is ,, cause if it was the glove box it would not be gray and come on when inst lights come on ,,,, great thanks again ,,easy fix there now i need to find the wire that goes to the glove box i show orange wire ,, i do have a push button on the inside so i will start from there
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 09:39 AM - Post#2237407
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got it fixed works great ,, i do see a switch for the glove dept with a orange wire time to trace back ,, the only thing i dont see a spot for a blub ,, maybe when the box was changed they didnt cut the hole for the blub
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prgm_mgr
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06-15-12 11:27 AM - Post#2237450
In response to lilrobo
I found a wiring diagram for sale online for around $15.00. It measures 11x14 and is laminated. I think he also had an 8x10 but the price difference wasn't that much.
I found it very useful in tracing circuits - easier than the B&W in the shop manual.
Just a thought
Mark
I check on ebay - price went up to $20.00 - still easier on the eyes!
Link below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-58-Chevy-Imp ala-Lamin...
Edited by prgm_mgr on 06-15-12 11:36 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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prgm_mgr
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06-15-12 11:31 AM - Post#2237452
In response to lilrobo
The socket for the glove compartment is at the end of the push button switch. The wire has a connection in the shape of a "J" - like a hook. The hole in the glovebox is about 1/4" in diameter and is located slightly behind the switch -on the left side of the box as you look in the box.
If I recall correctly, there is a picture of this in the Assembly Manual.
Mark
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 01:58 PM - Post#2237502
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all i have is shop manual is the Assembly Manual a big need ??
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prgm_mgr
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06-15-12 02:08 PM - Post#2237508
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It depends on how much you're going to be doing.
If all you need to do is replace bulbs then not really. If you find yourself getting deeper and deeper then in my opinion, a big help, especially if looking at line drawing help you figure things out.
To me both are essential along with the Accessory manual since some things are not it the Shop Manual or the Assembly Manual. In short, if I wee to get another car of a different year or make, I'd try to locate all three books - of course alot depends on you experience with cars and your finances.
Just my two cents!
Mark
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 02:54 PM - Post#2237530
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ok i dont know how deep i need to most everything is done ,,i was trying to get these few odd and ends done , all i have is the glove box light and i would like to see if the clock will work,, i hooked up a hot wire to the clock and i got a little spark so i thought it would work ,, i even check for continuity and got it,, so it might not work , even so the glove box will i would say that the box was change with after market and there is no hole ,, i will look ,, thanks for all the help , this place is great
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06-15-12 05:33 PM - Post#2237592
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58 glove box showing hole for wire & light.
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lilrobo
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06-15-12 05:45 PM - Post#2237600
In response to Jens
Sweet you guys are the best , i may be just missing a blub
Back to the car
Thanks again
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