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Reason for editing: Last Edit: April 20, 2017, 10:18:03 AM by RockinRonny

Can't remember the color of the wires but if you remove your taillight you will see where the wires go. there will be a running light wire that goes to the running light for the tail light, I tapped into this for the running lights on the Caddies. Use connectors that are detachable so you can take it all apart when you need to. It is a little crowded in there but it can be done. You will also see which wires go to the signals for your blinkers.   My Caddy lights are only 2 way not sure if you can get  receptacles that are 3 way with the Caddy lights? The bulbs I used are dual filament 1057's? You can get these at any automotive store.

As far as the color, I went with amber lenses due to an article I read that stated the amber lights are safer then red due to confusion over whether or not you are braking or signalling.

http://www.truckinginfo.com/blog/trailer-talk/story/2014/03/amber-rear-turn-signals-are-safer-than-red-but-few-use-them.aspx

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“In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, responsible for writing U.S. vehicle safety standards, released tentative findings that amber (‘yellow’) turn signals are up to 28% more effective at avoiding crashes than red ones,” wrote automotive author Daniel Stern on the website aCarPlace.com."

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Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 20, 2017, 04:50:30 AM

Thanks I'll pm him

Posted by CDNRatMan

- April 19, 2017, 19:26:01 PM

GreenBarn can help you with this as he has done it on his 1500........

Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 19, 2017, 18:33:39 PM

Hi guys,
I'm itching to also install a pair of 1958 Caddy taillights on my 99 drifter. I would like to make them a 3 way light though.
I've read a couple ways of of doing it with led conversion kits and using clear bulbs verses red..

What is the best way to get 1959 Caddy tails that will operate as running,stop and signal lights. Or at least running and turnsignals.

What color lenses do I use?
What wire's do I tap off?
What non led light bulbs do I use?

Any info or tips would be appreciated.

Once I get the information I will make a how to so all the info will be in one place.

Thanks,
Bill

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