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Old 05-24-2024, 07:19 PM   #1
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Default Tail light connectore

Can someone please tell me how to connect these tail light wires.
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Old 05-24-2024, 07:28 PM   #2
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Can someone please tell me how to connect these tail light wires.
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They look like aftermarket Fainstock bullets. They may plug into original Ford connectors.


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Old 05-24-2024, 09:40 PM   #4
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anyone know where to get connectors
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Old 05-24-2024, 11:41 PM   #5
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Bob Drake had them recently, also probably Third generation.
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Old 05-25-2024, 07:33 AM   #6
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I will note that the "bullet" connectors shown look different from the original Ford units. They will probably work, but.....
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Old 05-25-2024, 09:06 AM   #7
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Old 05-25-2024, 09:14 AM   #8
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I will note that the "bullet" connectors shown look different from the original Ford units. They will probably work, but.....
Yep. They will work but you will need to grind down the diameter a bit. As is, they will not fit the connector.
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Old 05-25-2024, 09:15 AM   #9
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I was able to get them to fit recently without grinding. They are just tight.
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Old 05-25-2024, 04:28 PM   #10
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Aren’t those the light bulb contacts? Don’t look like bullet connectors. Wire looks correct for Ford taillight.
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Old 05-25-2024, 04:34 PM   #11
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They do look like the british Lucas connectors that were used on all british motorcycles between the 50s and 70s - should be easy to find.
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