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Posted by RockinRollin
 - April 22, 2017, 10:56:28 AM

One last thing, I soldered all my connections ;D

Posted by Ontargetbill
 - April 20, 2017, 19:41:48 PM

Thanks Ron,
I'm going with the amber lights as this make sense.

There is a few kits i've been researching, there are 3 ways but requires converting over to leds.

For this year I might just go with the dual filaments as you suggest and due the running and signals.

The running lights would definitely keep the back of the bike lit.

Posted by mittico68
 - April 20, 2017, 13:00:45 PM
Quote from: RockinRonny on April 20, 2017, 10:14:29 AM

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.

That is why here in Italy is strictly forbidden to use red lenses as blinkers... ;)

Posted by RockinRollin
 - April 20, 2017, 10:14:29 AM

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."

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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