whats it worth

justgm · #1 02-12-2016, 01:32 AM

I have a 1970 rare t81 light watch system. I can not find one anywhere that sold, so trying to come up with a price, this is the complete under dash assembly with fuse box and all associated parts
any info and or suggestions would be appreciated

**Charley Lillard** · #2 02-12-2016, 01:46 AM

I have never heard of "Light watch". What did it come on and what does it do ?

**scuncio** · #3 02-12-2016, 02:20 AM

Pretty sure it was a timer that kept the headlights on for a short period of time after the car was turned off. I had it on a 70 Caprice.

**69LM1** · #4 02-12-2016, 01:41 PM

Try the originality section at www.nastyz28.com, they might have some ideas. Cool part I had never heard of as well.

Rich

**SS427** · #5 02-12-2016, 06:27 PM

First time I have ever seen that and I have picked apart hundreds of junkyard cars over the last 35 years. Neat piece.

P.J. · #6 02-12-2016, 06:35 PM

never seen one on any car and I have taken apart hundreads of GM cars at the auto wreckers.
I also have the 1970 GM salesman hand book for all the GM cars.
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PJ

L78M22Rag · #7 02-12-2016, 07:28 PM

My 1970 Olds Pace Car has that option... except, it says Night Watch on the switch.
It's actually kinda handy once in a while.

**PeteLeathersac** · #8 02-12-2016, 07:38 PM

VERY uncommon but isn't it mentioned in a regular '70 Glovebox/Owner's manual?
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**Mr70** · #9 02-12-2016, 08:55 PM

It was a new extra cost separate option,that also came included in the OCG for the 1970 Impala-Biscayne-Belair-Caprice & their Station Wagons.
Other GM brands had it possible under a different name too,as Helmut shows.
As has been said,it delayed the headlights & interior lights from turning off right away after you turned the car off,and gave you more time with em on.
Like having to open a garage door or staying in the car a lil longer.
I pulled one out of a '70 Caprice and sold it for $50 about 15 years ago,that was about as complete as yours.
The guy that bought it,installed it in his '70 Impala & I believe belonged to this site,but I can't recall his ID name.
I saw one in a 1970 Malibu once @ the 1988 NCOA Peoria Chevelle Showdown that had it,but I never found out if it was factory installed,dealer installed or owner installed.
I have a filmstrip & booklet somewhere that goes into more detail about it,but here's a small overview.

**aawtech** · #10 02-13-2016, 12:57 AM

Just curious, did you not like the answer/info I gave you on the other sites?

Donny

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