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GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP. I CAN'T SEEM TO GET MY TAIL LIGHT TO WORK. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB WITH A 6 VOLT BULB .TRIED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING I CAN THINK OF. DOES THE CAR HAVE A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH? I'M NEW TO THE VINTAGE CAR SO DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT. THE CAR SEEMS TO BE ALL STOCK AND HAS THE 6 VOLT SYSTEM.THE TAIL LIGHT DOESN'T WORK WHEN THEN THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON EITHER. ANY SUGGESTIONS.
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My suggestion would be to start simple.  Do you have good contact with ground? :confused: Next try a meter to see if you have continuity. May be a break in the wire. Yes there is a brake light switch located under the drivers side near the brake lever cross bar. Good contact with bulb and ground was the problem I had with my brake light on my 1930. Have you joined the VCCA? 
Seeing the USA in a (1930) Chevrolet
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Perhaps it (tail-light) may not be sufficiently grounded. Loosen and then retighten the mounting bolts. You may have to trace the wire from the tail-light all the way back to the switch on the dash. It could be broken or disconnected. A switch (other than the dash switch) is not located in the tail-light line. Additional switches would only be in the STOP-light wire. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Backyard Mechanic
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Remember that you need a two filament six volt bulb for the tail light.
George
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THANKS GUYS FOR THE INFO. I WILL TRY TO TRACE THE WIRES .
-30USA1 I'M IN PROCESS OF JOINING VCCA, I CAN'T WAIT
-ANTIQUE MECHANIC I DID SEE A SWITCH UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE RUNNING BOARD, NUT I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING ON THE DASH YET. I WILL TAKE ANOTHER LOOK.
-GEORGE33EAGLE, I TOOK OUT THE OLD LAMP AND IT'S A SINGLE FILAMENT, THE NEW ONE I GOT IS ALSO A SINGLE FILAMENT. I WILL LOOK FOR A DUAL FILAMENT AT MY PARTS STORE,(HARD TO FIND HERE)
THANKS TO ALL, FOR YOU HELP IN KEEPING MY ANTIQUE CHEVY ON THE ROAD..
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Don't get a double filament. Take a look at this thread and then make your decisions. TAIL LIGHTS
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Leaving foot in mouth so I don't forget.
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STACEY67
I recently help someone solve this on the judging field. Check the socket for the upper bulb. It may not be making good contact. The ears of the socket sometimes open up with wear to allow the bulb excess movement. After the ears were tightened up a bit the lights worked great.
Good Luck.
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