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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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i got lucky and found a pair of brake lenses to swap out the reverse ones so i can have the 4 lights on . im having a hard time finding pigtails. anybody know where to find em? thanx
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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I got some at carquest. Any parts store should have them
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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What are you going to do about your backup lights?I'm thinking about doing the same thing on mine.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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i bought bulb sockets from corvette central,,,turn signal sockets
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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I eliminated my back up lights as well. Thought about using '68 front marker lights next to the license pocket (like a '68) but it was too much clutter.

The sockets are nothing special, any auto parts store will have them.

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I'm doing the same thing but by using the backup lights.
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i bought bulb sockets from corvette central,,,turn signal sockets
(Hi Carl). Just ordered a pair of sockets from CC.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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What are you going to do about your backup lights?I'm thinking about doing the same thing on mine.
I put the 4-light conversion on my '80. I kept the backup pigtails on the original harness, removed the lamps, and taped the pigtails out of the way on the harness. They're under there if I ever want to switch back.
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They're under there if I ever want to switch back.
My b/up sockets are still there as well.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
They're under there if I ever want to switch back.
Sam Ting - Me too
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My b/up sockets are still there as well.
Me three. I never missed the backup lights. You could put in one of those anoying beepers.
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I'm pretty sure Lectric Limited does. They also sell the rubber accordian "boots" that go over the connectors.

Lectric Limited makes a big point about saying they don't sell parts of their harness, however if you look at their parts and accessories, you'll find that they do sell a limited number of harness parts.

I looked because I also want to rewire my 70 for all red brake lights. I also have a 68 valance panel with the 68 back up lights, which I plan to use in the 70.
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