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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 185 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 185 | I have a 1952 Chevy pickup half ton short bed. It is outfitted with turn signals and 4 way flashers. My tail lights contain 2 bulbs each, my blinkers and brake lights line up on the bulls eye (bottom bulb) when active, and the tail light lines up with the bulb at the top. My question is this the the right set up?
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | 49/3100 Mine are the opposite, park on bottom, turn and brake on top. Not first owner so really don't know if correct. Works for me.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 | Forty9 is right. The running lights also light up the license plate. That bulb needs to be close to the clear lens (in the left taillight) on the bottom.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | The heaviest(brightest) filament is for turn and brake lights, smaller filament is for running(license plate) lights.
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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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