1959 Cadillac tail light
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Other than Mikey Tuttle's OCC "blue's" bike, I can only remember seeing them on one other bike and they were attached to the bags as extra run/brake lights.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
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1959 Cadillac tail light
Other than Mikey Tuttle's OCC "blue's" bike, I can only remember seeing them on one other bike and they were attached to the bags as extra run/brake lights.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
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Thank You For The Info, I Guess I'LL Just Use Them For Turn And Red Lenses
Thank You For Your Info
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1959 Cadillac tail light
Other than Mikey Tuttle's OCC "blue's" bike, I can only remember seeing them on one other bike and they were attached to the bags as extra run/brake lights.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
I don't ever remember seeing any with amber lenses.
But that the pic of the amber versions behind the bags doesn't look half bad.
Unless I'm mistaken they all have 1157 bulbs in them but the pics you have show only two wires so I'm guessing that they use the case as the ground line.
So it should be relatively easy to wire them into your electrical system to use as run, brake, and turn signals.
Your just going to have to figure out how to bolt them on.
If you do make them into run, brake, and turns you have to use the red lenses.
I don't know of any state that allows you to use amber lights as running lights in the rear.
You can use them for turn and 4 way's, both my cars have them, but not running lights.
PS Just for grins I think 56 and 58 Chevy tail lights are very similar, just not as long and pointy.
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I hope your not expecting to hear an argument from me on that abortion?
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
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1959 Cadillac tail light
I hope your not expecting to hear an argument from me on that abortion?
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
Funny You Say That I Was Working With My Dad In His Bakery And He Has A Blue 59 2 Door Coupe , He Looked Out The Side Window And Some SOB Stold His Tail Lights This Was In 1960 Also,, Brings Back Child Hood Memories
Well You Right About The Fin,, Cut It Off With A Die Grinder Ha Ha,, Did Mike Ever Get His Motor -Cycle Licence ???
Well I'm A Retired Auto Mechanic For 44 Years ,, so The Wires Should Be Nothing For Me
But Like I Said I'm Going To Just Look Up The Turn Signals.
Next Question Should I Put On Red Lenses Or Amber Or Clear With Yellow Bulbs ???
Big Decision. But I Do Like The Yellow Or Clear Damn Red Is Ok Also
Remember Im Just Going To Use Them For Turns
Look my Bike Over
Thanks
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1959 Cadillac tail light
I hope your not expecting to hear an argument from me on that abortion?
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
No I have to be fair here and I have seen several of their bikes up close and they are not bad overall.
But unfortunatly THAT particular one isn't one of their better efforts.
From the seat forwards it isn't bad, but that damn sharks fin "thing" on the rear fender really screwes up what would otherwise be a reasonably decent looking bike.
Anyway to the subject at hand, the 59 Caddy lights were a really big deal for a while back in the 60's. At one point there were so many stolen off cars that if you had them on a Hot Rod or something you made damn sure you kept a copy of the reciept in the car or the cops were likely to impound the car for stolen parts.
If you can figure out a way to mount them hooking the wires up to work as run/turn's should be a relatively simple thing.
It may sound funny, but you may have more trouble figuring out which element of the bulb goes to which wire to hook them up then the actual installation.
I suggest you see if the place you get the lights from can tell you which line is for the run and which is for the brake/turn.
Turn signal module adds an auxiliary brake light and running light function to your existing turn signals for auxiliary rear lighting. Easy-to-install, the kit simply plugs into your existing wiring harness. Red turn signal lenses are included. Meets DOT requirements.
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Why use the kit? Those Caddy lights have two circuits and its a simple matter of hooking one to the brake light (for brake/turn) or running tail light circuit (for run/turn) and replace the stock turn siganl with the other circuit for the turns (for run/turn). In either case your stuck using the red lens or clears with red tinted bulbs or red LED's.
You can't have all three without something like that, but you don't need any of those extra (expensive) bits or pieces either.
Unless you go for LED's in which case you may have to get an equilizer for the turns to flash at the right rate.
Might be interesting to see about some of the LED's. There are a couple put out or marketed by Customdynamics.com that are supposed to show red even through an amber lens. Be interesting to see them hooked up with amber lenses but still function as amber turns and red brake lights.
Clear might be a better choice in that case, if for no other reason than peace of mind and why confuse the cop behind you.
You can't have all three without something like that, but you don't need any of those extra (expensive) bits or pieces either.
Unless you go for LED's in which case you may have to get an equilizer for the turns to flash at the right rate.
Might be interesting to see about some of the LED's. There are a couple put out or marketed by Customdynamics.com that are supposed to show red even through an amber lens. Be interesting to see them hooked up with amber lenses but still function as amber turns and red brake lights.
Clear might be a better choice in that case, if for no other reason than peace of mind and why confuse the cop behind you.
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Turn signal module adds an auxiliary brake light and running light function to your existing turn signals for auxiliary rear lighting. Easy-to-install, the kit simply plugs into your existing wiring harness. Red turn signal lenses are included. Meets DOT requirements.
69461-06A
Turn signal module adds an auxiliary brake light and running light function to your existing turn signals for auxiliary rear lighting. Easy-to-install, the kit simply plugs into your existing wiring harness. Red turn signal lenses are included. Meets DOT requirements.
69461-06A
2.0" Dynamic Cluster LED Turn Signals with 1156 base Item: GEN200-AR-1156
Price: $81.00 pair
Im Not Going To Pay $81.00 For Them Bulbs
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