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ghlkal · 02-08-2021

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Originally Posted by Erik

Look good. How did you do that?

x2 -- interested in the process

LGAFF · 02-08-2021

Let me see if I can get the rest to work.....pointless if I cant make the housing, etc....

Z51JEFF · 02-09-2021

The bulb sockets for these are specific to the housing and the part number is AC DELCO LS39 and LS96. The wiring at the brake switch has to be modified but I can't remember how,I'm sure somebody will have the info here.

XfireZ51 · 02-09-2021

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

The bulb sockets for these are specific to the housing and the part number is AC DELCO LS39 and LS96. The wiring at the brake switch has to be modified but I can't remember how,I'm sure somebody will have the info here.

The brake light signal can be had by tapping into the CHMSL circuit. Much easier than doing it at the brake switch.

tpr60 · 02-09-2021

If I remember correct you can tap into the 3rd brake light wire to work the brake bulbs, you will also need to cut the white wire coming out of the turn signal connector at the bottom of the steering column to keep from having electrical feed back. I did this euro light conversion 20+ years ago, still have the ZR1.

Z51JEFF · 02-10-2021

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Originally Posted by tpr60

If I remember correct you can tap into the 3rd brake light wire to work the brake bulbs, you will also need to cut the white wire coming out of the turn signal connector at the bottom of the steering column to keep from having electrical feed back. I did this euro light conversion 20+ years ago, still have the ZR1.

It's starting to come back to me,I removed,didn't cut the white wire at the switch,wrapped it to isolate it. I believe the light blue wire in the wiring harness is the 3rd brake light for base cars with the light in the bumper,this wire runs all the way to the back of the car an stops at the main connector at the bulkhead. On the opposite side of the harness connector is the empty cavity where you would install a terminal connected to the EURO setup. In my install not a single wire was cut,spliced.

-=Jeff=- · 02-10-2021

I ran a new wire from the dash to the back for the brake lights. There is a reason for 2 brake light switches. I cut the wire under the dash to by pass the turn signal flashing. but then ran the new wire from to the back of the car..

Since my taillight harness had been messed with prior to me owning I just rebuilt it with the euro sockets and soldered everything

XfireZ51 · 02-10-2021

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

It's starting to come back to me,I removed,didn't cut the white wire at the switch,wrapped it to isolate it. I believe the light blue wire in the wiring harness is the 3rd brake light for base cars with the light in the bumper,this wire runs all the way to the back of the car an stops at the main connector at the bulkhead. On the opposite side of the harness connector is the empty cavity where you would install a terminal connected to the EURO setup. In my install not a single wire was cut,spliced.

I popped the white wire out of the harness connector. Then ran a wire from the targa hoop down to the back and used scotchlock for connection to harness I built.

max76 · 05-27-2021

Hi guys...
Does anyone have instructions on how to mount the wiring for european tail light?
I know that some years ago ecklers or other site had the scheme...

LGAFF · 06-12-2021

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Too hot to be pulling off parts, started making the housing

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02-08-2021	#12
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: DIY euro tail lights Let me see if I can get the rest to work.....pointless if I cant make the housing, etc.... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

02-09-2021	#13
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,087	Re: DIY euro tail lights The bulb sockets for these are specific to the housing and the part number is AC DELCO LS39 and LS96. The wiring at the brake switch has to be modified but I can't remember how,I'm sure somebody will have the info here.

02-09-2021	#15
tpr60 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 159	Re: DIY euro tail lights If I remember correct you can tap into the 3rd brake light wire to work the brake bulbs, you will also need to cut the white wire coming out of the turn signal connector at the bottom of the steering column to keep from having electrical feed back. I did this euro light conversion 20+ years ago, still have the ZR1.

02-10-2021	#17
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,156	Re: DIY euro tail lights I ran a new wire from the dash to the back for the brake lights. There is a reason for 2 brake light switches. I cut the wire under the dash to by pass the turn signal flashing. but then ran the new wire from to the back of the car.. Since my taillight harness had been messed with prior to me owning I just rebuilt it with the euro sockets and soldered everything __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-27-2021	#19
max76 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ITALY Posts: 261	Re: DIY euro tail lights Hi guys... Does anyone have instructions on how to mount the wiring for european tail light? I know that some years ago ecklers or other site had the scheme...

06-12-2021	#20
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: DIY euro tail lights Image1623529016.734366.jpg Too hot to be pulling off parts, started making the housing Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359