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From: denver
neutral safety switch
i learned the hard way that my '66 can and will start in gear!! took me by surprise.
is there a way to add a neutral safety switch to a truck that didn't originally come with one?
is there a way to add reverse lights to a truck that didn't come with them? i know the '67 tail lights have the reverse light, and it will interchange with a '66 tail light. i just don't know how the wiring would work.
is there a way to add a neutral safety switch to a truck that didn't originally come with one?
is there a way to add reverse lights to a truck that didn't come with them? i know the '67 tail lights have the reverse light, and it will interchange with a '66 tail light. i just don't know how the wiring would work.
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You have an NP435 I assume. No clutch safety switches until the 1980's. Thanks to scum bag tort lawyers. Backup lights and clutch safety you will have to redneck engineer yourself. Or just make sure it's in neutral before you start it.
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To add backup lights to a Styleside you could get the 1967 taillight buckets and lenses as well as the taillight wiring. These are some of the pieces needed.
Taillight Housings Kit - 1964-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
Taillight Lens Kit - Lens and Gaskets - 1967-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco, 1967-72 Ford Econoline | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
CJ Classic Trucks F-100 Taillight Wiring Harness With Taillight Crossover Harness USA Made 1967 (cjponyparts.com)
You could then get a tower from a 1967 or newer NP435 (assuming Crop Duster's assumption is correct here) which has the reverse lights switch built-in to it. The switch just provides a ground path for the backup lights.
Ford NP435 Manual Transmission Cover Shifter Tower NP 435 4 Speed New Process | eBay
These are some of what would be needed to do it like Ford did it. The other option would be to wire in a switch instead that you throw by hand when wanting to back up - or if wanting to freak out the driver behind you...
Taillight Housings Kit - 1964-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
Taillight Lens Kit - Lens and Gaskets - 1967-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco, 1967-72 Ford Econoline | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
CJ Classic Trucks F-100 Taillight Wiring Harness With Taillight Crossover Harness USA Made 1967 (cjponyparts.com)
You could then get a tower from a 1967 or newer NP435 (assuming Crop Duster's assumption is correct here) which has the reverse lights switch built-in to it. The switch just provides a ground path for the backup lights.
Ford NP435 Manual Transmission Cover Shifter Tower NP 435 4 Speed New Process | eBay
These are some of what would be needed to do it like Ford did it. The other option would be to wire in a switch instead that you throw by hand when wanting to back up - or if wanting to freak out the driver behind you...
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From: denver
Man!! You guys are on it!! Yes, it's a 4 speed, I forgot to mention that. I'm very careful about how to start it now. But I'll take a look at these links to see what I can cobble together. Thank you!!
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If your shift pattern has reverse all the way to right and up. It puts your fingers close to the dash, about where a radio is normally.
You could put a lighted switch on the dash with a magnet or velcro (trying not to have to drill holes) just in front of your fingers that would be easy to flip. Or somehow attach a switch to the shift lever near the ****. Also you could add a buzzer to remind you it's on.
Tom
You could put a lighted switch on the dash with a magnet or velcro (trying not to have to drill holes) just in front of your fingers that would be easy to flip. Or somehow attach a switch to the shift lever near the ****. Also you could add a buzzer to remind you it's on.
Tom
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For the neutral safety. You could rig up a switch (and maybe a relay) to the clutch pedal that would interrupt the starter wire from the key switch. But with this, you would have to hold down the clutch pedal anytime you start the truck.
Just a thought,
Tom
Just a thought,
Tom
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From: denver
i think my ultimate solution is to wait for an engine and tranny upgrade and it'll fall into place naturally.
i've been looking for a ford motor to put into the truck, but they aren't in my price range. unfortunately (or, fortunately) the LS motors are cheap and plentiful. and the aftermarket is ripe with parts.
i'm sure i just opened a can of worms.
i've been looking for a ford motor to put into the truck, but they aren't in my price range. unfortunately (or, fortunately) the LS motors are cheap and plentiful. and the aftermarket is ripe with parts.
i'm sure i just opened a can of worms.
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How about this...install a push button switch low on the right side of the steering column in the starter wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. Get in, push in the clutch, push the push button switch, turn the key and start the truck. Might be a good and easy anti theft device as well.
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To add backup lights to a Styleside you could get the 1967 taillight buckets and lenses as well as the taillight wiring. These are some of the pieces needed.
Taillight Housings Kit - 1964-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
Taillight Lens Kit - Lens and Gaskets - 1967-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco, 1967-72 Ford Econoline | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
CJ Classic Trucks F-100 Taillight Wiring Harness With Taillight Crossover Harness USA Made 1967 (cjponyparts.com)
You could then get a tower from a 1967 or newer NP435 (assuming Crop Duster's assumption is correct here) which has the reverse lights switch built-in to it. The switch just provides a ground path for the backup lights.
Ford NP435 Manual Transmission Cover Shifter Tower NP 435 4 Speed New Process | eBay
These are some of what would be needed to do it like Ford did it. The other option would be to wire in a switch instead that you throw by hand when wanting to back up - or if wanting to freak out the driver behind you...
Taillight Housings Kit - 1964-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
Taillight Lens Kit - Lens and Gaskets - 1967-72 Ford Truck, 1967-77 Ford Bronco, 1967-72 Ford Econoline | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations (dennis-carpenter.com)
CJ Classic Trucks F-100 Taillight Wiring Harness With Taillight Crossover Harness USA Made 1967 (cjponyparts.com)
You could then get a tower from a 1967 or newer NP435 (assuming Crop Duster's assumption is correct here) which has the reverse lights switch built-in to it. The switch just provides a ground path for the backup lights.
Ford NP435 Manual Transmission Cover Shifter Tower NP 435 4 Speed New Process | eBay
These are some of what would be needed to do it like Ford did it. The other option would be to wire in a switch instead that you throw by hand when wanting to back up - or if wanting to freak out the driver behind you...
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