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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: fmr187 on January 05, 2020, 03:15:15 PM
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In looking at my tail lights I see that there are different bulb fixtures. One has a push on wire connection and the other has 2 wires as part of the bulb fixture. In all the pictures in picture section of the forum show the push on type connector except the last vehicle. Is the 2 wire one not correct for factory made? Are the push on type connector available today?
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Doing some research today, looking at parts catalogs I see that they sell both types (plug and pig tail). Are both considered correct for a 65?
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2 wire version is incorrect for
64.5 65-66. The difference between plug and pigtail reproductions is to mate with reproduction tails: one set has integrated plugs, the other tail does not and requires the pigtail to mate to the tail buckets.
I stand corrected by Mr. Turner.
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The 2 wire is a 64.5 part. I don't recall ever seeing a push-on style pigtail with 2 wires. Seen plenty of service replacements, possibly so either tail light bucket could be used on an early car.
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So factory correct would be the plug in type (the one on the left in my pic). Yes? The other must be a replacement from some earlier owner.
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So factory correct would be the plug in type (the one on the left in my pic). Yes? The other must be a replacement from some earlier owner.
Assuming your car was scheduled to be built Feb 10, 1965, then yes, should be push-on style.