Courtesy Light Bulb Socket
#1
Burning Brakes
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Courtesy Light Bulb Socket
On my '69, the snap-in bulb socket for the LH (driver side) under dash courtesy light is missing. The bracket that holds the socket has a 3/4 inch hole and I can't find a replacement socket for this anywhere. I know that the socket has to be a 2 wire socket and that the socket can't ground to the bracket. So, I assume it's a plastic socket. I can find a 2 wire plastic socket that is for a 5/8" hole but not for a 3/4" hole.
Anybody know where I can get one? Help will be appreciated.
Anybody know where I can get one? Help will be appreciated.
#2
Race Director
I don't know why so many of those sockets are missing from 68 up Corvettes. I've cut off and sold every one I had on old junk harnesses. The big wiring companies (Lectric Limited, M & H, etc.) won't sell sockets, they want to sell you a complete harness! I remember that Eagle Wiring use to sell those sockets separate, when they where in Tenn. The company was sold about 2 years ago and moved to Ohio. With the change in ownership, I don't know if they will still sell those sockets separately, but they could be worth a try. I don't have their number at home here, but a quick search of the net would probably turn it up.
#4
Burning Brakes
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Yes, that is the same bracket I have. But, it's the bulb socket I can't find.
Btw, I know one of the cables is the trip odometer reset, but what is the other cable for? I don't have anything in that other hole on mine.
#5
Le Mans Master
I may have a socket for you, give me a couple days and I'll see if I do.
The 2nd cable is to set the speed-warning.
#6
Burning Brakes
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Oh, I guess that speed-warning on the speedo must be an option. Mine doesn't have it.
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I took my bracket with me to the generic auto parts joint and searched through the open stock until I found a replacement. It isn't GM, but it works and does not show once it's installed in the bracket.
#11
Burning Brakes
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I don't suppose you save your receipt that might have a part#?