[FC] Backup Lights

[J R Read_HML]

I've seen "installed" backups on FCs at conventions and such - but I don't 
think any of the ones I noted were factory.  I'm NOT an authority on that, 
just relaying observations.  Perhaps there was a "dealer install" kit. 
Don't know.  Most I've seen are mounted on the bumper - either above or 
below, but I've seen them mounted in the body as well - usually a car BU 
lens.  I don't really care for the look of that installation.

Always thought they could go where the reflectors - which most don't have - 
would go.  But, that would mean hacking into the sheet metal, so I'm a bit 
reluctant to do such.

I DO note that the book shows a fuse for BU - the same one as the heater. 
BUT, I don't see any lights pictured or wiring diagrams for BUs, so - just 
part of the mystery to me.  The diagram comes with the "dealer install" 
package???  Again, don't know.

Lately, I've been toying with the idea of mounting a BRIGHT one on the rear 
rain gutter of the cab (a Rampside) and wiring it to the dome light which 
only goes on by turning the light switch full left.  This is a Standard 
model - so does not have switches in the door posts.  This could illuminate 
the bed as well as be a warning that I'm backing.  It would have to be 
bright enough to overcome any reflection on the rear window which might be 
caused by the interior light.  Still thinking this one over and have not 
gone out to look for what parts might be available.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Chellis" <chelvis at camano.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:18 PM
Subject: [FC] Backup Lights


Good afternoon folks:

Been out fiddling with my just acquired Rampside and got to wondering if 
backup lights were ever an option on these rigs.
Did a little searching (Google, 1961 FC Brochure and Kent Sullivan's FC 
registries) and came up with nothing. I suppose something could be adapted, 
but if anyone has some info and/or photos of a stock setup, please send me a 
copy.

Still working the choke splitter issue. My attempts to adapt bike or 
lawnmower cables was fruitless. Apparently bikes only use stranded wire 
cables (which won't work in a push-pull application) and the solid wire the 
lawnmower shop had was a larger diameter than the choke cable on the RS.

Now back to work.

Bill Chellis
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