I installed a solid state converter (converts two wire taillight to one
wire) under my dash and kept the single filament setup in the original
taillight(s). Several companies make the converter (about the size of a
large pack of gum) most notably Draw Tight and U-Haul. There are obvious
advantages/disadvantages to this method.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
To: "Charles Culver" <sculver@iwl.net>; "oletrucks list"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: April 22, 2000 4:25 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Tail lights
Smokey,
You're right, original lights were one bulb each for stop and tail
lights. No turn signals. Just swap one of the sockets for the double
filament type, get the appropriate bulbs, and wire turn signals to the extra
terminal. The usual 1157 bulbs are too big to fit in the housing with the
glass lens attached, so you need to use a smaller bulb. Spend a few extra $$
and get "Brite Bulbs" from Ron Francis Wire Works (www.ronfrancis.com). They
are much brighter than standard bulbs and can help keep prevent your truck
from getting rear-ended. While you're at it, a 3rd-eye brake light wouldn't
be a bad idea either.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Culver" <sculver@iwl.net>
To: "oletrucks list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 12:44 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Tail lights
> I replaced the old heavy duty bumper on my truck, and because the tail
> lights were mounted to the bumper, I bought the ones that attach to the
rear
> of the bed. They look great. Problem is that I can get a combination of
> tail lights and brake lights, or tail lights and blinkers, but I can't
seem
> to get all three. Could it be that the bulbs (there are two per light)
are
> not the right kind for blinkers? Anyone else had to deal with this?
>
> Thanks-
>
> Smokey Culver
> '50 3600 5-window (mine) & '56 3600 (hers)
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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