Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coach529 · 03-19-2013, 03:41 PM

Wood1 sent me some sweet rear lights, but I am puzzled.

Can I set these up for all three functions and eliminate my seperate blinkers?

Thanks guys!!

OrrieG · 03-19-2013, 08:20 PM

Here is a diagram I found. The brake and turn use the same wire at the light. This shows how it is wired thru the turn signal switch. I found it by googling 1954 chevy truck turn signal diagram, it was on the first line of photos.

Coach529 · 03-19-2013, 08:58 PM

The guys over at Classic Truck forum suggested replacing the tail light socket with a dual element tail light socket and a 1154 dual element bulb.

mark '87 930 · 03-19-2013, 08:58 PM

Yes. As OrrieG indicated in the diagram, the two wires are hooked up.. one for running lights and the other to blinker/brake. the grounding is completed by bolting the unit to your truck.

Groyd · 03-19-2013, 10:22 PM

http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/hot-rod-wiring.html

This site helped me out a ton.
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03-19-2013, 03:41 PM	#1
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers Wood1 sent me some sweet rear lights, but I am puzzled. Can I set these up for all three functions and eliminate my seperate blinkers? Thanks guys!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-19-2013, 08:20 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers Here is a diagram I found. The brake and turn use the same wire at the light. This shows how it is wired thru the turn signal switch. I found it by googling 1954 chevy truck turn signal diagram, it was on the first line of photos. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-19-2013, 08:58 PM	#3
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers The guys over at Classic Truck forum suggested replacing the tail light socket with a dual element tail light socket and a 1154 dual element bulb. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY Last edited by Coach529; 03-19-2013 at 09:09 PM.

03-19-2013, 08:58 PM	#4
mark '87 930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 222	Re: Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers Yes. As OrrieG indicated in the diagram, the two wires are hooked up.. one for running lights and the other to blinker/brake. the grounding is completed by bolting the unit to your truck.

03-19-2013, 10:22 PM	#5
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Tail lights....brake lights......and blinkers http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/hot-rod-wiring.html This site helped me out a ton. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold



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