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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Exclamation 1979 lights

i bought it and it had no lights in it or anything.
so no i got a battery and its running, replaced lights with new ones heres what works....

rear parking lights... and one brake, not reverse lights,
and when i brake the inside signal indicators light up.
and neither the front nor back signals work.

what the hecks going onnn!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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The ground is usally the first thing to check on these Fords. Grounding is common issue.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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okayl ill check in to that, thanks
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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If,
__you need a new bed harness,
I craft new one's, for a fair price.
Built as close to OEM as one can.

Write me if you want one.

I even made my own custom 3 rear light harness & rear lenses.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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This,
__harness thing got started by person challenging me to craft one to resemble one as close to an OEM as possible.
Took-up the challange & came out with one that resembled one real close. Even used NOS reverse sockets, those where costly.
In the end I came out feeling pretty good, but ended uup selling it for less what I perchased parts for. But I still have the jigg I used to craft it. So at least I can make more. Hopefully, more would like one for a fair price.

Here's a pic's of that first one.




What do you think?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I,
__apologize if this looks like I'm tring to sell somthing.
I'm trying to give info for anybody that would like help to gitting a bed harness.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by UTfball68
Now let me clear about this...I'm not looking to buy or endorse a classified ad...just a question:

crazedfox that harness looks pretty decent, I'm just wondering about how much it cost you to make that. I know when I had to rebuild the entire harness in my Bronco from scratch, it cost me about $100 and two weekends. I also know that Mr. Tail light makes the exact same haness you posted for about $80. Just wondering what it cost you as a price comparison.
Whoa,
__whole harness. that's some work indeed.

As for price, sorry due to reg's I can't discuss it here.
You'll have to E-mail me directly.

P.S. have you taken a good look at Mr.Tailight's harness?
All I have to say is, if you want just a harness that is based on value, not ...(mom taught me "If you don't anything nice...")
then go ahead & purchase one. You can talk to me about this in private, so not to step on any toes.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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My guess that your hazzard switch is pulled, but the relay is not making the lights flash. When you apply the brakes with the hazzards on, it overrides the flash, and your indicator lights stay lit up until you let off the brakes, then they go back to flashing like normal. Replace your two flasher relays (the silver dome thingies) and check for power. One spade will have 12V going to it when the turn signal/hazzards are on. Also, with a test light, check your fuses for continuity, and power on both sides of the fuse. I recently dealt with a truck that had good fuses, but rusted and corroded terminals. I had to use a dremel to polish the junk off, and replace the fuses for the lights to start working again.

Keep it simple, chances are good that you do not need a new harness.
 
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