Ryder5616

Hello

While I have my gas tank out I decided to replace the rear wiring harness and tail lights. I have a California car that has 6 tail lights. My coupe has factory white back up lights in the center and a red light on either side.

did most people back in the day convert the white back up light(if equipped) to red so they all matched? Or did most people run the white back up in the center like my car? All red would look best, but not sure if I want to ditch the factory back ups?

last, decided to send my rear bumpers off to be rechromed. Any issues mounting the bumpers back with the gas tank installed?

thanks

Pop Chevy

I think the all red would look better. How often do you need backup lights? My 60 never had them.

Ryder5616

I agree, think I might change them to all red. Thanks for your input.

deejaydu

No problem remounting the bumpers as long as the rear valence is off.

Ryder5616

Thank you

Nowhere Man

It was never an option but owner or dealer inspired. I kind of like the back up light in the middle of the two red.

phil2302

You could just change the clear lens to red and have red backup lights but to truly change them to brake or running lights you will need to do some rewiring and also will need to deactivate / eliminate the reverse switch on the shifter / transmission.

MikeFloyd

I would want to have some type of back-up lights so other people will know I'm backing up. Do they make a red lens with a white center section?

Ryder5616

Thanks for all the input. I’m thinking I’ll just run the back ups in the middle like I currently have.

dcamick

My 65 opted for a "convenience package" which included a Night/Day rear view mirror and the back up lights you were thinking about removing....
Option "Z01"

Ryder5616

Yes, my ‘65 also has the day/night mirror. Thanks!

Dan Hampton

The six taillights were the Jan & Dean option. RPO 12MC (One too many curves)

TAlvarez

If I had six tail lights I'd have them all red and make the turn signals operate sequentially like the old 65 T-Birds.

Ted

Scott Marzahl

Make them all red and use a mustang tail light controller to make them chase

dahogan

This one belonged to some GM executive's wife I believe.

Jam421

I stayed with the white center, but I get the triple reds.

dr914

If I had the car I would return it to the four light stock configuration while it is apart

Ryder5616

Beautiful coupe! Thanks for the picture

Jacks64

Back in the late 60’s I changed my backup lights to taillights and added a 3rd taillight. Purchased a solid state sequential turn signal unit out of California (which I still have on the shelf). The end result, I thought then and still do was “COOL”. Six taillights (not NCRS) in a Black coupe IS COOL! Just reminiscing and sharing. Jack J.

Black_Magic

6 Taillight's with sequential flasher see attachment