what tail-lights do I need for a flatbed?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Rockport, WA
If you're really going to use that flatbed, I'd suggest something from the Truck-lite line or other sealed lamps. Get an AW Direct catalog, or go to www.awdirect.com and do some searching (right now, I'm having a lot better luck with the catalog in my lap than with the online search). You'll see they are available in round, rectangular and oval shapes.
I've had enough of cleaning and fixing corroded or dirty light sockets, dusty lenses, etc. When I rewired my car transport trailer, I went with all sealed lights, all soldered connections and a continuous running ground.
If I had more disposable income, I'd consider the LED versions. They use a lot less power, so I wouldn't overload the wiring of my tow vehicle.
Here's a typical oval body light (I think):
http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/fin...fm?itemid=5990
I work hard at making my lights hard to damage. But lend out the trailer, and you soon learn if they can be damaged!
Oh well, that's life.
I've had enough of cleaning and fixing corroded or dirty light sockets, dusty lenses, etc. When I rewired my car transport trailer, I went with all sealed lights, all soldered connections and a continuous running ground.
If I had more disposable income, I'd consider the LED versions. They use a lot less power, so I wouldn't overload the wiring of my tow vehicle.
Here's a typical oval body light (I think):
http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/fin...fm?itemid=5990
I work hard at making my lights hard to damage. But lend out the trailer, and you soon learn if they can be damaged!
Oh well, that's life.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,172
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From: SW Missouri
I went to a wrecking yard, and got a set of superduty new take-offs. they are watertight, and have a weathertite plug. they came with just enough wire to wire with, and are color coded just like they did in 1979. I used a set on my 79 F-600 crewcab, and they look good. they had the same two mounting bolts that the original lites did.
they were about $15.00
www.subwaytruckparts.com in sacramento
they were about $15.00
www.subwaytruckparts.com in sacramento
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,172
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From: SW Missouri
I'm beginning to get tighter with my trailer, I lend it out all the time, and it often comes back worse for wear. if not damaged, then just filthy dirty. being a pastor, everybody in the church seems to think whats mine is theirs for the asking. I keep it landlocked in the yard now to prevent borrowing...
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