LED running lights and halogen headlights for my '47 Super De Luxe

[Sam Buchanan]

56 minutes ago, EagleChief said:

 

I did get the bulbs replaced, but in doing so, learned that my brake lights don't work, and my trunk light does not work, either.  Brake lights didn't work with old bulbs, or new bulbs... so I'm assuming that's within the brake switch somewhere?

 

You need to check the brake switch, all associated wiring from headlight switch downstream, the sockets themselves and most important integrity of all ground connections. Forget the flasher until brake and tail lights are good.  

[Sniper]

the brake light switch is probably on the driver's side frame rail (inside) just ahead of the rear axle, at least that is where it is on my 51.  There should be a T fitting there that it is screwed into.  Since it is exposed to the elements and road hazards you may find that it is likely the failure point.  It works by pressure so have an assistant handy to step on the brakes to test it.

[Sam Buchanan]

To test the brake switch you can carefully put a jumper across the terminals on the switch (don't touch the jumper to ground), if the brake lights come on you have found your problem. 

[EagleChief]

Thanks guys! I need to get the car to my house so I have all my tools and testers and have time to look it over.

The taillights work, and are a lot brighter than the other bulbs. Went to test the brakes and nothing. Put one of the old bulbs back in, nothing for brakes, then both older bulbs and still nothing. So, I know it wasn't the bulbs. Once I get that situated, where do I look for the flasher relay?

[Sam Buchanan]

I can't help with the flasher, my P15 didn't have signals when I got it. I installed the flasher under the dash when I added signals.