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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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reverse lights

I converted my 3 speed standard colum shift to a 3 speed floor shifter. How can I get the reverse lights turn on when I place the transmision into reverse. The old switch was under the hood by firewall. Is it possible to hook the switch up, so it works like it should?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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if you were able to rig up a bracket then you could make it work. but that will be your only option. Most people don't find backup lights as a huge need so they just do without.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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Check with the company that made your shifter, they may offer a kit. Reverse lights are a good safety item to have even in daylight. When you're backing out of a parking space, pedestrians can see your rev lights even before you see them. It's one thing I keep an eye on when I'm walking behind parked cars.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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look into putting some lights on the rear bumper or the cab. i put mine up on the cab
got them from carquest for 6 bucks each. i got 1 on each side, they light it up
great for alot of stuff trailers, unloading/loading in dark and my favorite they are awesome to pull up in front of your buddies broke down chevy so you guys can see to fix it.
 
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