richards47deluxe Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Check out the picture. re-wired the back half of my 1947. got brake lights on each side and converted the center light to a running light. I think it looks great. sooooooooo easy!!! IN RUST WE TRUST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbobs48 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Wow that looks great. How did you wire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I went one step further. I use all 3 lights as running AND brake lights. Click on the photo below for a demonstration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949P17BC Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Where did you get the sockets for the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 taillightking has them all day long $2.00 a shot..other suppliers out there also..most swap meets and flea markets has these guys selling help items has them also usually for 1.00 a pop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richards47deluxe Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 On my 47, there are 5 wires that go from underneath the dash, through the pillar that is used for : 1 for the brake light, 1 for the running lights, 2 for the fuel gauge and 1 for the dome lights. I used a test light to identify what was what, ran 6 wires from the trunk, through the pillar, ( using the old wiring to pull it through) and connected using connectors and shrink tubing. As far as the corner lights to work as running and brake lights, went to the junk yard, pulled the lights from an chevrolet step-side, removed the 2 light wiring and ran it right through the original housing. works great. the reason i ran 6 wires is that i may want to install turn signals one day. by the way, also, since i don't have the headliner installed, going to run my speaker and power wires for the stereo. also ran the hot dome light wire to the trunk to use for lighting up the trunk area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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