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Hello Friends. I have a pair of tail lights for a '58 Chevy car. They are complete EXCEPT for the light bulb sockets. These are different than anything I've found at our local parts stores. Can anyone steer me to a source of supply? OR, does anyone have some that I could buy? Thank you kindly. Perley

Perley, I did a little digging for you and found these guys.

http://stores.ebay.com/Classy-Chevy-...4.l1513&_pgn=1

Not sure if they have exact replacement sockets but they have led conversions and also replacement lenses, gaskets, etc. I'll keep looking for you.

Don

Here you go Perley, try these guys. Looks like they have every one ever made.

http://www.taillightking.com/light_bulbs_Sockets.htm

Don

I use ron francis sockets.. they hold into the housing with a nut. works well.. I replaced the socket in my Rambler with an 1157 dual filliment and, the liscense plate light with a single filliment version

Just be real careful of some of the Chinese made sockets. They don't have much of any way to prevent a short, only a plastic ring that doesn't do a very good job. This is what I did to myself a couple years ago with some Vintique Pontiac tail lights while "testing" continuity with a car battery. (Yeah, I know, dumb)

Originally Posted by IC2

Just be real careful of some of the Chinese made sockets. They don't have much of any way to prevent a short, only a plastic ring that doesn't do a very good job. This is what I did to myself a couple years ago with some Vintique Pontiac tail lights while "testing" continuity with a car battery. (Yeah, I know, dumb)

LOL, Dave now I'm really upset!

I blew out my tail light fuse on the way to the Good Guys Del Mar show a few weeks back. I'm in a Denny's parking lot under a street light at 5AM on a Sunday morning trying to trace my short. Fortunately, I did not cut my finger like yours. But the cause was the same Vintique Pontiac tail lights. The wire terminals ground out against the side of the socket for a dead short. Make sure nothing in the trunk can push against the socket and wires.

Originally Posted by John Palmer

LOL, Dave now I'm really upset!

I blew out my tail light fuse on the way to the Good Guys Del Mar show a few weeks back. I'm in a Denny's parking lot under a street light at 5AM on a Sunday morning trying to trace my short. Fortunately, I did not cut my finger like yours. But the cause was the same Vintique Pontiac tail lights. The wire terminals ground out against the side of the socket for a dead short. Make sure nothing in the trunk can push against the socket and wires.

John - you can for about 3-4 bucks get replacement sockets. I ended up getting a set of the LED version and used them instead, keeping the Vintiques for a trailer (oh yeah, didn't make myself clear - that's a burn through to rare red meat)

Thanks to all for the information. I appreciate it truly. ANd Don, I told you so, the guy A.J. of Taillight King found what I needed for me, really courteous guy. I am sending him payment today and I thank you sincerely for the tip. Perley

LEDs are the hot set up..