While the brake lights on my 1963 series 62 convertible do work, other drivers complain that they burn too dimly to be seen in daylight. Before I look for more complicated causes, can anyone tell me if there is a grounding point for them in the trunk?
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Be sure the housing and lens are clean. Clean the bulb sockets and make sure the sockets are tight in the housing and the contact springs are able to push the wire contact onto the bulb.
To renew the reflector, find some aluminum duct insulation tape, polish a section long enough that will cover the interior of the tail light housing. Cut 3 pieces of the shiny tape that will fit on both sides and the back of the top area of the light housing behind the red lens. I made cardboard templates for my 63. Be sure the housing is clean, peal the backing off the aluminum tape cut to fit and stick it on. You will have much brighter lights. If you want to go a step further do the back up light area, too.
tail lights ground from base of the bulb through the fixture to bumper end brackets to frame. Only the fuel sendin unit will have a separate "to ground" wire on the back of the cars. I have found corroded vs nice shiny interior reflective material on the light fixture can make a world of difference. Same is true for the 64's.
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