[atcheson37]

I'm guess there is no way to repair the 3rd brake light sockets? I can wiggle the bulb in each socket and they work, but they won't stay on. I've tried to bend the tabs closer together with no success...$177.00 for the light seems like a lot for it.

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[94SilverCab]

This was originally a GM part, I don't know if anyone has looked at a GM replacement, but I would be curious if they offer it cheaper.

Let us know how you make out,

Jay

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[jfrahm]

Yes, the same part was used on Corvette convertibles of that era. The same company, ASC, did the conversions.

The bulbs can be replaced with low-voltage lighting kit bulbs from the hardware store. 12v bi-pin xenon bulbs, I do not recall the wattage, 20 watt is probably OK. They can be bought from Amazon, $7 shipped for a six pack.

I think these are correct:
http://www.amazon.com/Halogen-Light-Bulbs-...e/dp/B000WBGDZS

You could build up the pins on the bulbs with some solder, that might sort out your socket looseness. Wrap with a fine gauge copper wire if need be and then wick in the solder. You could also wire in a mess of LEDs.

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[SILVY968]

Or you could do the conversion over to all LED's.
Brian

   
   
   

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[DaveN]

Definitly the way to go. 30 minutes of soldering and a 1W current limit resistor. Last a lifetime without any connection issues.

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[Run262]

Where do yoy get parts for the LED conversion? Thanks.

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[DaveN]

In the old days it was Radio Shack but now no one stocks parts. You will have to go online and visit an LED supply site or a commercial electronics parts supply house - of which you get thousands to choose from [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif[/img]

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[PhilG968]

I purchased leds from superbrightleds.com and put them directly into the original brake light.
It worked great, no problems.

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