On 55s, they all had the clear backup light lens below the taillight. But most had no bulb or wiring.I didn't know that. My car has them and I find the taillights without them look odd to me.
On 55s, they all had the clear backup light lens below the taillight. But most had no bulb or wiring.I didn't know that. My car has them and I find the taillights without them look odd to me.
OK thanks. Now I understand why the solid red lenses look *different*, because they ARE *different*! I rewired it back in the 80's and don't remember if it had back up wires or not before I put them in. That wonderful JC Whitney wire harness had no provision for fuses, got a short and fried itself a few years ago. Luckily my insurance covered it and they paid me very, very well after getting estimates from 2 restoration type garages. They both estimated 40 hours labor. Now I have fuses, but I did buy another stupid harness. This time from Painless. It's missing a few important wires I had to add.
Tony
1955 Bel Air Sport Coupe
Good idea. I have a meter. Thanks.
Great Tips. Thank you. I am delayed, however since I live in Montana and right now we can store meat in there no problem. AS soon as I get any heat (for us anything at all above freezing, I'll give this a try. Thanks
Great Tips. Thank you. I am delayed, however since I live in Montana and right now we can store meat in there no problem. AS soon as I get any heat (for us anything at all above freezing, I'll give this a try. Thanks
Thanks! I have a standard tranny. Also, although many would disagree I am trilled to have a straight six. My understanding is that although they were produced in larger numbers, most have been converted to eights. Also I have over drive that I'm anxious to try. I just think this whole car is so cool. Can't wait for the temps to come up toward freezing (Montana) so I can get in the garage and do some work. I like this car so much, I'm selling off other projects this spring to make a proper cruiser for long cross country trips out of this.
Just called Ecklers. They want $27.49 for the reverse switch. I see no problem with the price, but I also have seen (ONS) Old New Stock for about $55.00. What I'm wondering is, is there any advantage to ONS? It's electrical so unlike a steering box or other mechanical part I'd think newer is better. Any ideas?
I would think the new one would be fine, since the NOS switch is 63 years old, and maybe corroded contacts by now.
Johnny, where are you in Montana? My brother lives south of Missoula and my wife and I are trying to buy some land in eastern Montana.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
I have a relative in Missoula. It's a good 5 hours from me. This is a big state. I am on what they call the "High Line." It's the highest line (on a map) running east and west (route 2), the next East West being in Canada.