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KP1972 · 11-20-2003, 02:26 PM

In the midst of converting my truck from a standard to an automatic, the previous owner did not connect the wiring for the back up lights. Currently, the wire is poking out of the firewall and dangling towards the engine. Should I just reel it in and tie it off or do something else? WHAT WOULD YOU DO?????

TEXAS 68 · 11-20-2003, 02:36 PM

I would roll it and forget it. it's not required for inspection. JMO

bpmcgee · 11-20-2003, 02:54 PM

Back up lights are a safety issue if you plan on driving on the roads. I'd connec them definitely.

Brian

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2003, 02:54 PM

I'd forget about it, or if you really wanted backup lights, I'd redo what ever wires I could just to eliminate future problems

jays68yak · 11-20-2003, 02:56 PM

should only be two wires for the backup lights, and 2 wires for the nuteral safty switch. I would get the parts and hook it up. That way people can tell if you are trying to backup and what not. And you wont beable to start the truck in gear.

KP1972 · 11-20-2003, 02:57 PM

To bpmcgee, If I knew how and where to connect that green wire I would do it.

krazy_texan · 11-20-2003, 03:00 PM

i have been driving around for 2 years with no backup lights it sucks when you have to back up late at night though especially if you have a trailer on it.

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2003, 12:35 AM

Never had working back up lights on a truck, and never missed them.
Never had a working neutral safgety switch either...but I put my truck in park before shutting it off so it won't roll away...never had a problem with starting in gear.

I say screw it.

Hooter · 11-21-2003, 01:22 AM

Put it on a rocker switch, so you could also flash high beamers from behind

dinnut · 11-21-2003, 01:25 AM

oh. my po did the same thing converting from 3-speed to auto and the reverse ligths dont work. i didnt kno they werent required. they would be nice though... no neutral safety switch either. one truck doesnt even go itno park

SWEET7T · 11-21-2003, 01:48 AM

I like having backup lights. They are nice during the night!

1969 GMC · 11-21-2003, 03:11 AM

reverse lights could be handy if you ever have to backup while in traffic...like when you are sitting at a 4 way intersection, stopped, and a semi to your right is turning left and can't make the turn with you there, because they thought they would take a detour on some back roads. lol, sorry, i just don't care too much for semi drivers.

11-20-2003, 02:26 PM	#1
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	What would you do?? In the midst of converting my truck from a standard to an automatic, the previous owner did not connect the wiring for the back up lights. Currently, the wire is poking out of the firewall and dangling towards the engine. Should I just reel it in and tie it off or do something else? WHAT WOULD YOU DO????? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

11-20-2003, 02:36 PM	#2
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	I would roll it and forget it. it's not required for inspection. JMO __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	I'd forget about it, or if you really wanted backup lights, I'd redo what ever wires I could just to eliminate future problems __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-20-2003, 02:56 PM	#5
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	should only be two wires for the backup lights, and 2 wires for the nuteral safty switch. I would get the parts and hook it up. That way people can tell if you are trying to backup and what not. And you wont beable to start the truck in gear. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

11-20-2003, 02:57 PM	#6
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	To bpmcgee, If I knew how and where to connect that green wire I would do it. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

11-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Back up lights are a safety issue if you plan on driving on the roads. I'd connec them definitely. Brian

11-20-2003, 03:00 PM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have been driving around for 2 years with no backup lights it sucks when you have to back up late at night though especially if you have a trailer on it. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

11-21-2003, 12:35 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Never had working back up lights on a truck, and never missed them. Never had a working neutral safgety switch either...but I put my truck in park before shutting it off so it won't roll away...never had a problem with starting in gear. I say screw it.

11-21-2003, 01:22 AM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Put it on a rocker switch, so you could also flash high beamers from behind __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-21-2003, 01:25 AM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	oh. my po did the same thing converting from 3-speed to auto and the reverse ligths dont work. i didnt kno they werent required. they would be nice though... no neutral safety switch either. one truck doesnt even go itno park __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-21-2003, 01:48 AM	#11
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I like having backup lights. They are nice during the night! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

11-21-2003, 03:11 AM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	reverse lights could be handy if you ever have to backup while in traffic...like when you are sitting at a 4 way intersection, stopped, and a semi to your right is turning left and can't make the turn with you there, because they thought they would take a detour on some back roads. lol, sorry, i just don't care too much for semi drivers. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

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