[FC] brake lights?

[Christopher E Nicholson]

The brake light switches are known for corroding. They are located under
the floorboard, behind the front bumper. You might not even have to jack
the front end to reach it. If you remove it (disconnect the battery
first) and lube the mechanism with contact cleaner while working the arm,
you might be able to get it working again. Even if you are successful,
buy a new one (readily available at CarQuest, etc.) to install and keep
the old one for a spare.

Hope this helps,
Chris Nicholson

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:01:50 EST Wild8bill@aol.com writes:
> Here's a stupid question; I was following my girlfriend home the 
> other night. 
> She was driving our '61 Greenbriar. I noticed that the turn signals 
> were 
> fine, the taillights were fine; but there were no brake lights. Did 
> these vans 
> come with brake lights? The previous owner had wired in an emergency 
> flasher, 
> this may have something to do with it. 
>    On another note; I'm picking up a '61 rampside tomorrow, for 
> $500. The 
> owner said it ran when it was parked 6 WEEKS AGO! and that there 
> isn't any rust, 
> and one dent under the passenger headlight. I'll keep you all posted 
> on this 
> new project.
> 
> Bill
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