does a 55 have back up lights?

Mine came to me with the grommet style lights on a big rig trailer that sit flush, not the original tail lights...anyway, even after looking at a bunch of pics online I think I can conclude some didn't come with back up lights?

Don't think I need any if not!

Thanks!!

 

I'm pretty sure that's a no. Don't know when they DID come out with backup lights, but I'd bet it was long after 1955.

 

Thanks for confirming!!

 

You can always add some, not real hard to wire in with a toggle switch. May not be a legal requirement but seeing where you're going when backing up is handy.

 

This '56 didn't have any.

I like the look of a single, old, metal work light mounted on the back for a back up light. Maybe mounted to the draw bar.

 

Thats a Borg Warner switch number S9151 right? That can also be used in a T-14 transmission with great success!

 

I just added NS6574SB (V12045) Napa switch to my t98. You'll need a 5/8 x 18 tap and a 9/16 drill (37/64 is spec but I stretched the 9/16 to work).

Switch was about $11. If you don't need the depth of the male component from this switch, the standard switch from a late T18 ford will also work, but uses a smaller tap iirc, it's 1/4 NPT.

dunno if that helps.