thanks for the replies
i'm running incandescent bulbs.
i had issues with the dash lights and the high beam indicators i fixed those by adding 3 ground wires to the dash indicator box. i put grounds all over, engine to frame, frame to cab, cab to engine, all back to the battery
the dash indicator harness came with the truck with the truck. no other wiring. it was a roller when i got it.
the 63 has only one dash turn signal indicator light. both left and right are wired to the same bulb holder. when the right turn is on it doesn't even light up when the left is on it burns steady. not the brightest but you can see it ok.
the turn signal bulb holder is plastic so is the generator, oil pressure, and the hot and cold lights. only the dash lights and hi beam indicator have metal bulb holders grounded to the box.
currently the bed is off the truck. based on what is mentioned above do i need those tail lights in the circuit in order for the blinkers to work?
i can wire up a house no problem but automotive wiring is the bain of my existence. i've been shown a few times how to work a multimeter but as soon as it's just me and the meter i can't get that thing to work.
not an excuse just a freakin fact. i do use the heck out of my test light though.
i have a complete dash harness out of a 65 truck and i use i as a reference.
the wire colors in the aa harness, the 65, and turn signal harness are the same. i also have the 63 truck manual the 60-66 manual and a couple other wire diagrams. i've triple checked all the circuits.
i'm thinking i either have a bad signal switch, a bad bulb holder, or the truck is possessed.
it's a neat little truck, short bed fleet side. i put in a 283 with an m20 behind it.
thanks again
rolf
