[6pack] rear light sockets

[James_]

You could just make you own ground socket (that’s what I did and works perfectly) I’m sure you saw that write up ... I actually used an old socket connector to slide into the brake socket. In case that helps at all. 

> On May 26, 2020, at 1:55 PM, Lee Daniels via 6pack <6pack at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bob,
> 
> The upgraded sockets are described by Bob Danielson here:
>  http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/TailLights.htm
> 
> So I contacted 'bluechips2001' and asked about availability.
> Here's his reply:
> 
>   "Hello Lee, Sorry but the UK mfg. of those sockets went
>    out of business and we were not able to find a quality
>    replacement. Thanks for the inquiry, Joe"
> 
> So ... bummer, I thought those were a great upgrade. I have not found another
> useful source. The original-style holders are available from Moss and TRF:
>  https://mossmotors.com/bulb-holder-turn-reverse
>  https://mossmotors.com/bulb-holder-stop
> 
>  http://trf.zeni.net/TR6greenbook/index.php?zoom=1.2&page=17#EG8
>  http://trf.zeni.net/TR6greenbook/index.php?zoom=1.2&page=17#EG9
> 
> Happy motoring!
> Lee
> 
> 
>> On Thu, May 21, 2020 11:19, Bob via 6pack wrote:
>> Back when I was restoring my 72 in 2008 there was a vendor that sold
>> replacement light sockets for the rear lights. As everyone knows the sockets
>> supplied are not the best.
>> 
>> I was just wondering if they are available from any of the US suppliers.
>> 
>> 
>> I had to replace 2 bulbs today and I am thinking that maybe the reason
>> they failed is the socket just does not hold the bulb that tight. I would like
>> to replace the sockets with the upgraded version the next time I have to
>> replace a bulb.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Bob
> 
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