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Old 07-01-2016, 12:36 PM   #1
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50 gmc lamp sockets

any idea where a guy can get new lamp sockets for stock gauges thanks
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Old 07-01-2016, 06:20 PM   #2
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Re: 50 gmc lamp sockets

the bulb sockets are actually part of the dash wiring harness, the bulb goes in the socket and they push into the backs of the gauges. you can find an old chopped harness and get the bulb sockets from it, I am not sure if replacement harnesses come with the sockets but I would suppose so.
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Old 07-01-2016, 09:38 PM   #3
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Re: 50 gmc lamp sockets

My sockets are ok the wire is all bare coming out suppose I can just tape them up
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Old 07-02-2016, 12:14 AM   #4
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Re: 50 gmc lamp sockets

I have used these to repair the wiring in sockets at times but I think this one is for a larger diameter bulb. https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/LIT9102/LIT9102

The wiring on my 48 was terrible when I bought it in 1973 with a lot of bare wires under the dash. I replaced some wires and still had a few bonfires under there.
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Old 07-02-2016, 12:22 AM   #5
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Re: 50 gmc lamp sockets

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My sockets are ok the wire is all bare coming out suppose I can just tape them up

you can take the connector out, open up the crimp, and crimp or solder a new wire on.
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Old 07-03-2016, 05:29 PM   #6
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Re: 50 gmc lamp sockets

can you buy the little pin that crips on and goes in the socket?
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Old 07-03-2016, 05:38 PM   #7
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My sockets are ok the wire is all bare coming out suppose I can just tape them up
get this
https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?partnum=85800
and use the wire from it
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