Originally Posted by
NumberDummy
Henry died in 1947.
"The Deuce" (Henry Ford II) didn't offer any backup lights on trucks, Bronco's and Econolines until 1967.
This wasn't his idea, it was mandated by the NHTSA as part of the new light truck safety standards that went into effect beginning with the 1967 model run.
Also included were a heater/defroster, L/H outside mirror, lap seat belts and a padded dash.
I've seen 1960/63 Falcon (optional) backup lights installed on these 1957/60 Stylesides, prolly done by the dealers. These are from the 2 doors and 4 doors, the wagons are different, as their mounting base is curved.
Backup lights for all Passenger Cars were mandated by the NHTSA beginning 1/1/1966, as were lap seat belts, a left hand outside mirror, heater/defroster and a padded dash.
Mr ND---you are a stickler for detail and precise language. Thank you for your reply.
I saw a 60 F100 with the factory overdrive T86-H and had what looked like the backup lights from a 60 thru 62 Falcon-- since you mentioned it. Just wondering-did the T86-H overdrive transmission have a switch for backup lights? If not-how did backup lights work on a non factory equipped 60 F100?
By the way-the 63 Falcons had factory optional backup lights that were in the center of the taillight assembly-just like the full size 61 Fords-as you know. But you may have been referring to back up lights for the 63 Falcon that were dealer installed-and they may have been a separate assembly.