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Old 09-27-2018, 03:59 PM   #1
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66 Suburban - some reverse light love

A little paint on the inside of the reverse light housing and a new set of Sylvania (1156) Silverstars. This was an inexpensive and easy project that actually helped a bit with improved illumination and prettied up the rear end a bit.

Paint - Krylon metal primer and acrylic white
Bulbs: Sylvania Silverstars (1156)
Dilectric grease for the new bulbs and pigtail connectors

Removed the reverse light housings, then cleaned, prepped, primed and painted them:
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Completed housing ready for re-installation:
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Painted housing re-installed with new bulbs:
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Old 09-27-2018, 05:24 PM   #2
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Re: 66 Suburban - some reverse light love

Nice job. Do you know of a source for replacement lenses?
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Old 09-27-2018, 07:04 PM   #3
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Re: 66 Suburban - some reverse light love

Others may chime in with other resources but the only thing I have found is the standard 60-72 step-side reverse light which I believe are interchangeable.


https://www.brotherstrucks.com/60-76...tinfo/BLA72BL/
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Old 09-28-2018, 04:49 PM   #4
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Thank you for the information Southcity.
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:57 AM   #5
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Re: 66 Suburban - some reverse light love

When I had my 65 Sub, I painted the insides of the taillights gloss white as well. Made them twice as bright.
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