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Yes, I made the purchase clean seamless one and done. What might have got lost in the conversation is I already have the spliced parking light (wiring) harness ready to go. I think the amber is a better choice...IMHO.
This slight hiccup got in the way of my dual electric fan project...wanted to get this upfront lighting sorted out before proceeding.

Well, I'm going to eat crow this evening.....but that's par for the course with me. This parking light upgrade just took a hard left turn and has come to a screeching halt this afternoon. The 12 circuit fuse block in this truck is a EZ-wiring product with color coded and printed circuit ID wires. Haven' t found the other end of the Parking Light wire yet...rats nest. Something told me to take a look at the headlight switch and verify what was what on its contacts. I came across a picture on the web that closely resembled my switch. The blades are numbered and the N0. 7 terminal on this particular switch is missing, which is designated for Parking lights. (see pictures). Not sure of age of this switch or what it may have been out of originally. It certainly is not a '59 design. So even if I bought an aftermarket '59 switch it may not have the parking light terminal needed. As thought from an earlier discussion '59's didn't have parking lights.
Further, I have been questioning all along why the single lamp wiring. The new wiring harness through me off. New upgraded Parking/Turn Signal assemblies on their with no way to power them up at the moment.
Recommendations....thought...

TF trucks had park lights, NOT "running lights" [always on], but there's a simple tech tip to rig it that way if you want

park lights only were standard for TF trucks, turn sigs an optional add on from 55 on, which included park lamps for 2 pin bulbs - see an accessory install instruction here, full wiring diagram a few pages further along

that switch is nothing like original [wiring shown here], which should be available from most repro suppliers and will have the park light terminal - but you do need the 2 pin socket in the lights, and a replacement socket should be available at a FLAPS

Bill

FLAPS?

FLAPS = Favorite Local Auto Parts Store

That's one acronym I never used...LOL

Decision made. Truck is wired for turn signals...will leave it that way. Returning fixtures...will continue to use existing switch. All of this motion wasn't necessary at all. I'm leaving well enough alone. Who needs park lighting anyway...to much time, money and energy expended for such little reward.

Many newer vehicles run with headlights on all the time. You don't really need park lights for "parking" or for twilight running. Using them for turn only makes sense in your case. You can still change your mind later.

Thanks for your support. I need to finish my electric dual fan installation.