Were back up, lights even a option on our trucks

66camperspecial · Post by **66camperspecial** » February 26, 2015, 9:01 pm

Just got finished installing the neutral safety switch and back up lights on my 66 and it got me wondering if they were ever a option,they were optional on the cars but never seen any on a 61-66 truck.

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » February 26, 2015, 10:22 pm

Cam's (Chris's) truck had 'em. Chris might comment as to whether the harness looked original. I am aware that some of the commercial slicks had them. I was contracted to install backup alarms, and the backup lamps and wiring was already present on the trucks, making my job much easier.
Paul

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » February 26, 2015, 11:21 pm

I have a truck that has a set
I think they were added on by dealer

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 26, 2015, 11:26 pm

never saw any that were not add ons
67 is the 1st factory year where they were wired in from the trans

chris401 · Post by **chris401** » February 27, 2015, 10:26 am

slick4x4 wrote:I have a truck that has a set
I think they were added on by dealer

Non of mine had them but it is resonable some could have been ordered or installed at dealer. What do your lamps look like?

Lowell · Post by **Lowell** » February 27, 2015, 11:39 am

I would like to know how some of you wired up a backup switch on a 3speed manual tranny?

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » February 27, 2015, 12:13 pm

Contact microswitch clamped to the lower column contacting the low/reverse lever when in reverse.
Paul

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 27, 2015, 7:33 pm

you can get the top plate (4 speeds) from a 67-later truck.

not sure if the later 3 speeds used a column activated or side of trans switch.

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » February 27, 2015, 9:47 pm

chris401 wrote:
slick4x4 wrote:I have a truck that has a set
I think they were added on by dealer
Non of mine had them but it is resonable some could have been ordered or installed at dealer. What do your lamps look like?

They are kinda bullet shaped
Clear glass....
I don't have a pic

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » February 28, 2015, 8:53 am

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12872&hilit=backup+lights
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26584&hilit=Cam%27s+truck

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » February 28, 2015, 9:35 am

Yep.... Just like these
The lenses are glass , not plastic

66camperspecial · Post by **66camperspecial** » February 28, 2015, 4:29 pm

I used a pair of 67 to 72 tail lights I had in stock.

bobenhotep · Post by **bobenhotep** » February 28, 2015, 9:07 pm

I have not put the lights in but I am going to use a setup like I saw on a 63 fairlane. I have the switch, just need to make the bracket.

Dan

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