Turn/Parking Light sockets
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Turn/Parking Light sockets
I have just acquired a set of front turn signal light assemblies for my 72' F100. The problem is, the drivers side turn signal assembly is rusted out pretty bad and is in need of much rebuilding. I am in process and have hit a small wall. Where can I get a replacement light socket at. All the ones that I have seen are for larger diameter holes, mine is only 3/4". I had to take the entire socket out, not just the insides. Is there a socket that will work in these turn signals. I am searched high and low with out any success. Could some one help me in the right direction please?
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The assymblies are not repairable like that.
Why not just replace the entire assymbly, instead of going through all the hassle?
http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/i-...klight-lh.aspx
http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/i-...klight-rh.aspx
Why not just replace the entire assymbly, instead of going through all the hassle?
http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/i-...klight-lh.aspx
http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/i-...klight-rh.aspx
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The metal is supposed to have a mirror finish in order to reflect the light properly on the back of the lens.
My personal opinion, I wouldn't skimp on safety devices.
However if you can repair them, and have a mirror like finish so it lights up properly, more power to you.
The sockets and the housings are meant to be replaced as one unit. Why you cant find one seperate.
My personal opinion, I wouldn't skimp on safety devices.
However if you can repair them, and have a mirror like finish so it lights up properly, more power to you.
The sockets and the housings are meant to be replaced as one unit. Why you cant find one seperate.
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1970/72 F100/350 Parking Lamp Assy's.
I have just acquired a set of front turn signal light assemblies for my 72' F100. The problem is, the drivers side turn signal assembly is rusted out pretty bad and is in need of much rebuilding. I am in process and have hit a small wall. Where can I get a replacement light socket at. All the ones that I have seen are for larger diameter holes, mine is only 3/4". I had to take the entire socket out, not just the insides. Is there a socket that will work in these turn signals. I am searched high and low with out any success. Could some one help me in the right direction please?
Ford did not sell the metal body only for these trucks, only the lenses were available separatly.
Otherwise, the whole assembly (including the lenses) was the only way the lamps were available.
The following are Made in the USA NOS (New Old Stock) Gen-U-Ine Ford Parts:
DOTZ13200B .. Right Parking Lamp Assy / Obsolete / Fits: 1970/72 F100/350.
BOECKMAN FORD in Kingfisher OK has ONE.
No one else has any.
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DOTZ13201B .. Left Parking Lamp Assy / Obsolete / Fits: 1970/72 F100/350.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has THREE = 606-787-5293.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
ED BENNETT FORD PARTS in Lebanon TN has ONE = 717-272-8762.
TISON MOTOR CO. in Estill SC has ONE = 803-625-2551.
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one of mine rusted out a few years ago. i just pulled the old one out with needle nose, bought a $4 socket that would fit in the hole. cleaned really well and used caulk to hold it in. it was a tight fit but is still rock solid today.
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That is kind of what I am doing. I am going to repaint the inside of the light gloss white. I figured that the gloss white will reflect the light pretty close to the stock mirror finish. Hopefully close enough that you would not know the difference unless I told you.
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The newer plastic housings use gloss white plastic.
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No, this reference is for the midyear 1974 and later parklamps.
All F100/350's thru 1973, and early 1974's used metal parking lamp bodies.
The lenses used in these bodies were replaceable.
In midyear 1974, Ford changed the parklamps to a one piece plastic assembly, the lenses are not replaceable, but the sockets are.
1973 and later parklamps will not work on anything prior to 1973.
All F100/350's thru 1973, and early 1974's used metal parking lamp bodies.
The lenses used in these bodies were replaceable.
In midyear 1974, Ford changed the parklamps to a one piece plastic assembly, the lenses are not replaceable, but the sockets are.
1973 and later parklamps will not work on anything prior to 1973.
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Exactly what Numberdummy said above. Sorry about the confusion.
My reference was to the white glossy paint you are using as reflective material being comparable to what ford did in the near future for the 1974 and later.
Not the 1970-1972 housings themselves, those are metal.
My reference was to the white glossy paint you are using as reflective material being comparable to what ford did in the near future for the 1974 and later.
Not the 1970-1972 housings themselves, those are metal.