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justgm
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 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-19819-39106-p1310051.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-19819-39107-p1310050.jpg

Charley Lillard
02-12-2016, 01:46 AM
I have never heard of "Light watch". What did it come on and what does it do ?

scuncio
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
02-12-2016, 01:41 PM
Try the originality section at www.nastyz28.com (http://www.nastyz28.com), they might have some ideas. Cool part I had never heard of as well.

Rich

SS427
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.
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
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.

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PeteLeathersac
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
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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; booklet somewhere that goes into more detail about it,but here's a small overview.

aawtech
02-13-2016, 12:57 AM
Just curious, did you not like the answer/info I gave you on the other sites?

Donny

justgm
02-13-2016, 12:34 PM
I appreciate all info anyone has given me on this piece, I knew this piece was rare as could not find one anywhere that had sold to help me put a price to this. I was able to put up pictures finally and many members had great comments, Mr70 and others went into much detail which helped informed me on just how this item works. Thank You
I too have parted out over 85 cars over my years and have never seen this, heard of it or even saw one in another car. I did come across 2, yes 2 sets of liquid tire chain 69 only option from 2-donor cars for project. what are the odds of that! I thought I had seen everything then! Those rare items brought good $. I don't believe I will sell this for 50.00 but that's probably around what it cost in 1970
So to all of you THANK YOU VERY MUCH

bwag
02-13-2016, 03:30 PM
MSRP on the T81 Headlight Delay System was $23.20 in my Feb. 70 Salesman Booklet. WAG

Mr70
02-16-2016, 08:41 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: justgm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...I did come across 2,yes 2 sets of liquid tire chain 69 only option from 2-donor cars for project.what are the odds of that! I thought I had seen everything then!
So to all of you THANK YOU VERY MUCH </div></div>

I've got 2 of those NOS in the box,one came with this display.

wiiildcat
02-16-2016, 10:16 PM
that is to cool!

P.J.
02-16-2016, 10:49 PM
although I have never seen one on the car my 1970 salesman hand book does have that option availiable.
also was the intermited windshield wiper system. I Had one and sold it because my car did not come with it.
<span style="font-weight: bold">This headlight delay option has to be rare as hens teeth.</span>
PJ



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: justgm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">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 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-19819-39106-p1310051.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-19819-39107-p1310050.jpg
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SeattleCarGuy
02-16-2016, 11:43 PM
Has anyone back in the day ever driven in the snow with the Liquid Tire Chain option? Did it actually work?

justgm
02-17-2016, 10:27 AM
Mr70
That set up will bring you a good $$$$ as the 2 that I sold were used. I believe the sets went to Camaro guys and they fought over it at auction