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I want to install a trunk light for my 67 Parisienne Convertible. I got the light and some wiring from an Impala. Not sure if a connector that goes near the hinge contains a mercury tilt switch in it. Does anybody have pictures of what this tilt switch should look like? Also, I was thinking of connecting the wire to the same fuse as the tail lights; is this a good idea?

 

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If it is factory the mercury tilt switch is in the lamp holder. Put power to the light and tilt the light and see if it works. Do not forget to ground. At least that's they way it works with my 69. You would also need a direct 12 volt source or else it will only work with your lights on.

 

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Just get your wife to hold a flashlight   



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427 carl wrote

Just get your wife to hold a flashlight   

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What if your single and dont have a dog ? (my dog can hold a flashlight just cant point in the right direction )



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427 carl wrote

Just get your wife to hold a flashlight   

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What if your single and dont have a dog ? (my dog can hold a flashlight just cant point in the right direction )

         try steering him with his TAIL



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These old mercury switches are notorious for not working properly and running batteries completely dead. Why bother with it is my opinion. 



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73SC wrote:

These old mercury switches are notorious for not working properly and running batteries completely dead. Why bother with it is my opinion. 

         what he said   

 

 

       Just put a LED light inside truck lid    open lid   turn on light    timer shuts it of     easier on the DOG



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427carl wrote:
73SC wrote:

These old mercury switches are notorious for not working properly and running batteries completely dead. Why bother with it is my opinion. 

         what he said   

 

 

       Just put a LED light inside truck lid    open lid   turn on light    timer shuts it of     easier on the DOG

 I've been tempted to do so. Apparently I'm not the only one to have the idea. If it doesn't work right while testing I'll probably put the LED idea to use.



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Send me your address and I'll sen you a LED light and 5 year supply of batteries free  



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Leo2+2 wrote:

I want to install a trunk light for my 67 Parisienne Convertible. I got the light and some wiring from an Impala. Not sure if a connector that goes near the hinge contains a mercury tilt switch in it. Does anybody have pictures of what this tilt switch should look like? Also, I was thinking of connecting the wire to the same fuse as the tail lights; is this a good idea?

 

Leo

 

For 1970 the Canadian and US cars used different types of trunk lights, and I think your 67 Parisienne is the same as my 70 2+2's.   The trunk light itself is on the trunk lid, near the lock mechanism.   The mercury switch is part of the bulb socket, and the wiring plugs into the body harness near the drivers side trunk hinge.   There should always be power to that connector on the body harness (orange wire if I remember correctly).   



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Leo2+2 wrote:

I want to install a trunk light for my 67 Parisienne Convertible. I got the light and some wiring from an Impala. Not sure if a connector that goes near the hinge contains a mercury tilt switch in it. Does anybody have pictures of what this tilt switch should look like? Also, I was thinking of connecting the wire to the same fuse as the tail lights; is this a good idea?

 

Leo

 

For 1970 the Canadian and US cars used different types of trunk lights, and I think your 67 Parisienne is the same as my 70 2+2's.   The trunk light itself is on the trunk lid, near the lock mechanism.   CORRECT! The mercury switch is part of the bulb socket, and the wiring plugs into the body harness near the drivers side trunk hinge.  CORRECT! There should always be power to that connector on the body harness (orange wire if I remember correctly).   If I remember correctly there is something plugged into that harness already however when I get a chance I'll have a look and see if it is free and if not I may ask you another question. Thanks,

 



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You're great Carl. Thanks a million!



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Send me your address and I'll sen you a LED light and 5 year supply of batteries free  

          love to help



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