Where can I find just the socket for this backup light?

[Hot Rod Reverend]

anybody know where I can find just the socket (already have the pigtails) for a 1955 Ford Fairlane backup light? Need two.

Anyone have a decent set? I could "restore" a couple

 

[scrapiron]

Go to the "Fix It" rack at almost any parts store,,,sockets are complete,,,use what you need,,,,,,,,,,

 

[bobss396]

Post a picture of what you have. Did you look at places like Macs?

I buy a lot of stuff at The Wiring Depot, this is their 2-wire socket selection.

http://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/124-2-Wire-Pigtails-Sockets.aspx

 

[dmsfrr]

'55 backup lights would have a one wire socket.

http://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/123-1-Wire-Pigtails-Sockets.aspx

Three photos of one I popped out of my slightly neglected '55 Bird. They should be the same.(?)
It fits into a 1 & 1/4 inch hole and has an empty space in the spring tabs that lines up with a tab in the top of the opening.
The bulb is a #1073
.

 

[frank long island]

ck the help rack at your favorite auto store

 

[junkyardjeff]

Come up to Dayton and I will take you to a junkyard that has a couple 55s.

 

[bobss396]

'55 backup lights would have a one wire socket.

http://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/123-1-Wire-Pigtails-Sockets.aspx

Three photos of one I popped out of my slightly neglected '55 Bird. They should be the same.(?)
It fits into a 1 & 1/4 inch hole and has an empty space in the spring tabs that lines up with a tab in the top of the opening. The bulb is a #1073
.

I used their 2-wire sockets and I had to open up the bezels (1 1/8") so they'd fit. Gave it a shot on my milling machine, with no boring head, gave up, marked out a circle with a template and used a dremel.

They clicked in tight and provided a good ground.

 

[paul2748]

Did you check with Carpenter or C & G ? Seems like they would have what you want.

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Post a picture of what you have. Did you look at places like Macs?

I buy a lot of stuff at The Wiring Depot, this is their 2-wire socket selection.

http://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/124-2-Wire-Pigtails-Sockets.aspx

here you go, and it is 1 1/4" diameter hole there...

Not had the chance to see what is at the parts store yet, been a busy last few days with work - early mornings and late nights.

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Did you check with Carpenter or C & G ? Seems like they would have what you want.

here is what I found...

http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgca...searchtextdesc=socket&sd=Search&searchnumber=

But no listing for a socket only. Looks like I may just end up buying two new assemblies if I have to.

Carpenter did not have the sockets only either.

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

'55 backup lights would have a one wire socket.

http://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/123-1-Wire-Pigtails-Sockets.aspx

Three photos of one I popped out of my slightly neglected '55 Bird. They should be the same.(?)
It fits into a 1 & 1/4 inch hole and has an empty space in the spring tabs that lines up with a tab in the top of the opening.
The bulb is a #1073
.

thanks!

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Come up to Dayton and I will take you to a junkyard that has a couple 55s.

sending you a pm - that sounds like a great idea!