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Old 01-19-2012, 11:19 PM   #1
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Backup lights? Pics please

Anyone have backup lights installed? Factory or aftermarket. Thinking of putting some on the 58
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Old 01-21-2012, 01:36 PM   #2
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

These are on a friends AD.They are parking lights from an AD. I'm going to use them on my TF also.

And for something completely different 69 Datsun tail lights.
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Old 01-21-2012, 02:12 PM   #3
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

69 datsun tail ! yep that sure is different .
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Old 01-21-2012, 03:00 PM   #4
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

I needed separate brake and turn sig. lights for the t/s switch I had. The b/u lights were a bonus. Besides I already had the Datsun lights on hand. I know, cheep on my part but it got the job done.

Note the Mazda License lights, had them on hand also. I know, I know cheep,cheep
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Old 01-21-2012, 03:21 PM   #5
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

Is nothing sacred anymore?
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Old 01-21-2012, 05:13 PM   #6
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

A pair of these mounted under the rear sill will give you all the light you need, and with a switch will discourage those behind you with their brights on. http://www.harborfreight.com/clear-l...hts-37349.html
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Old 01-21-2012, 11:43 PM   #7
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These are mine.
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Old 01-22-2012, 01:23 PM   #8
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

I mwant something like these, where can i get some?
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Old 01-27-2012, 10:25 PM   #9
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

Those look like old Volkswagen back up lights. I think '69, or '70 maybe... Beetle.
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Old 01-27-2012, 11:53 PM   #10
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I knew they looked familiar. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...+backup+lights
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Old 01-28-2012, 12:35 AM   #11
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

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I mwant something like these, where can i get some?
These look like 67 VW beetle backup lights. The only VW beetle that had the backup lights like this.
None in 66 or before and in 68 they were in the taillights.

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Old 01-28-2012, 02:16 PM   #12
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

Original stepsides had round ones mounted on the rear/back side of the rear fender and had a mounting area stamped into the fender. Sorry - don't have a pic.
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Old 01-28-2012, 02:31 PM   #13
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

The Back up lights were mounted on the same type bracket as the tail lights as a factory option or dealer installed.

They were not mounted on the step side fender.

However the B/U lights were mounted on the fender below the tail lights on the Fleetside.
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Old 02-11-2012, 07:04 PM   #14
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Re: Backup lights? Pics please

I guess I thought this was an option then but after a little more research I found this configuration didn't come around until '66 as part of a government mandate. Same style stepside fender tho and I've seen it on a few trucks. It's a later year stock configuration if you want that but you'd need the flat spot.

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Old 02-11-2012, 08:18 PM   #15
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A pair of these mounted under the rear sill will give you all the light you need, and with a switch will discourage those behind you with their brights on. http://www.harborfreight.com/clear-l...hts-37349.html
I was planning on running something similar on the 48 and having them hidden from sight under the truck.
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