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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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Backup light wire

Should there be a pigtail sticking out of the harness under the cab for backup lights? It's a 78 custom that originally had 435 trans
 
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 11:58 PM
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Yes, I believe it's a 2 prong spade type. I'll take a pic today if I remember
 
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ALL 1967 and later F100/350's, Bronco's and Econolines have backup lamps. Backup. tail lamp and license plate lamp sockets are part of the tail lamp harness.

The sockets were also sold individually for 1974's from serial number T80,001, 1975/79.
 
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