55 Vs. 53/54 tailight sockets

[Robert J.]

Question; I was missing a tail light socket for my 55. I bought one on Ebay and realized it was different. The 53/54 sockets have both little nub slots (6 volt bulbs) that are equal distances while the 55 socket nub slots are different length's to except a 1157 type bulb.

Are the 55 sockets available anywhere or can you modify the 54 socket enough to get a 1157 bulb in there? Thanks Bob

[Mike M.]

Re: 55 Vs. 53/54 tailight sockets

i'd modify the teat on the bulb instead of modifying the socket. mike

[Roy B.]

Re: 55 Vs. 53/54 tailight sockets



Sounds like you got 6V back-up light sockets used on many GM 50's cars.

[Robert J.]

Re: 55 Vs. 53/54 tailight sockets

Thanks guys; Looks like I got stung on Ebay........I'll try and modify the bulb until I can find the right socket. Roy do you happen to have an extra sitting in that glass case you want to part with? Thanks Bob

[Roy B.]

Re: 55 Vs. 53/54 tailight sockets

Thanks guys; Looks like I got stung on Ebay........I'll try and modify the bulb until I can find the right socket. Roy do you happen to have an extra sitting in that glass case you want to part with? Thanks Bob

Just gave away a set , could you use a dram-ill tool to en long one slot of the socket . Need to post an other Trivia post on the odd ball 55 Corvette.