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PDW HOTRODS · 10-21-2009, 12:42 AM

Anyone here put backup lights on there pickups? I have a 53, and I was thinking of adding some. I was thinking the smallest driving lights I could find might work tucked under the back, but I have never seen any on the 50's trucks.

*2tons of fun* · 10-21-2009, 01:20 AM

there are lots of ways and different switches that you can use.

blackdiesel · 10-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Do you have a later model steering column? In dad's '57 we used a set of lights that we picked up from an auto store in town. mounted right under the brake lights.

PDW HOTRODS · 10-23-2009, 08:18 PM

I have the collumn wiring and switch, I just haven't seen any on the 50's 2 wheel drive lowerd trucks. I usualy see them added to 4x4's. Just wondering if it would look funny. If I can hide them under the back then you wouldn't notice them much untill they are lit up.

OrrieG · 10-24-2009, 12:32 AM

I am dealing with the same question on my 59. I want some really bright lights, not just a warning but along the lines of driving lights for trailer loading or backing up on trails at night. So far I am thinking about flush mounted in the thick part of the tailgate or built into the hitch. Fleetside beds had a factory option surface mounted below the brake lights. I want to rig up a switch to the trans shifter with dash switch override.

10-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Backup lights? Anyone here put backup lights on there pickups? I have a 53, and I was thinking of adding some. I was thinking the smallest driving lights I could find might work tucked under the back, but I have never seen any on the 50's trucks.

10-21-2009, 01:20 AM	#2
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Backup lights? there are lots of ways and different switches that you can use.

10-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#3
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Backup lights? Do you have a later model steering column? In dad's '57 we used a set of lights that we picked up from an auto store in town. mounted right under the brake lights. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 10-23-2009 at 08:26 AM.

10-23-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Backup lights? I have the collumn wiring and switch, I just haven't seen any on the 50's 2 wheel drive lowerd trucks. I usualy see them added to 4x4's. Just wondering if it would look funny. If I can hide them under the back then you wouldn't notice them much untill they are lit up.

10-24-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Backup lights? I am dealing with the same question on my 59. I want some really bright lights, not just a warning but along the lines of driving lights for trailer loading or backing up on trails at night. So far I am thinking about flush mounted in the thick part of the tailgate or built into the hitch. Fleetside beds had a factory option surface mounted below the brake lights. I want to rig up a switch to the trans shifter with dash switch override. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 10-24-2009 at 12:36 AM.



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