1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Anyone had any luck with a decent reverse light setup? Mine only has metal caps where I assume they could go.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

FORD issued a dealer install kit for your situation. If no one else here has the PN (NOS), I will dig for it.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

check this out...
https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...-backup-lights

maybe it will help - not sure what transmission you have and all but the back up lights are a pretty straight forward setup

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Has anyone tried this kit?

https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23256...5a-15499a.aspx

The listing identifies the Ford number as B5A-15499A.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

That is the original kit if in a FORD box.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...;d=1612229890"
1955 Ford Accessory Reverse Light Kit.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Thanks to all that replied, this is super helpfil. Navigating the restoration has been an interesting process to say the least haha

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

3 speed manual sitting behind a base 2bbl 272. I've been looking to get my hands on a 3 speed OD transmission and do a swap, though.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

cdgray899, You will love your stock OD. Two things to remember. Change the rear end to match Normal is around 3.89 to 1 . The other is hook up all the controls! the passing gear is awesome with a Y block and dual pipes. Did tis on my 55 vicky and my 55 bird.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

The '55 style backup lights were a dealer installed option. Also used on '56 except Fairlane and Third models. I like the'56 style better and have them on my'55.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

I installed an OD in my '55 Ford in '56, never changed the rear at all and ran it for 8 yrs with great satisfaction.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Where is the switch ? Shouldn't that be part of a kit too ?

Sal

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

It takes two kits, the 1956 numbers are FDH-15582~C which is the parts that bolt to the steering column and FDR-15499-A and that is the tail light kit.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Is the switch and hardware to attach it to the column the same for a 3 on the tree or Fordomatic? Right now I have mine wired up on a toggle switch under the dash.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Just wondering ...

Where did you source those PN's?

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

I have the original installation instructions that came with the kits I purchased and used on my 55 ford custom line. The instruction sheet was produced by the ford engineering group in Dearborn and dated 6- 15- 55.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

... hmmpf ... :eek:

Now let me ask you a question. Is it possible to scan the sheet and post it here? I think I have a copy but I will never find it.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Send me your contact number and I’ll send it to you

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Kultulz, I don’t have any idea how to post the picture, send me your email and I’ll send it to you

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

PM sent incl E-MAIL.


THANX

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Did you receive the instruction sheet?

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Yes I did and it is much appreciated.

It's posted below. Hope it has enough clarity to help someone.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Below is a .pdf showing the BUN LAMPS ILL from the 1949/59 FORD PASS CAR MPC -

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

I'm putting '56 Fairlane/Bird backup lights on my '55. Does anybody reproduce the gasket that goes between the backup light and body (PN 15533 on the diagram)?

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

I'm using '56 Fairlane/Bird backup lights on my '55. Does anybody reproduce the gasket that goes between the backup light housing and body (15533 on the diagram)?

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

Sorry about the duplicate post, don't know what caused that.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1615190902
Very helpful Wiring Diagram

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1615596712
This is the Page on these Reversing Lights posted by KULTULZ.
It shows the Back-up Lights for the 1955 and 1956 Fords.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1615598014

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1615598018
Close-up pictures of the 1955 and 1956 Ford showing the difference in the Tail Lights and Back-Up Lights.

Re: 1955 4door reverse lights?
 

The gasket is readily available from the TBird parts vendors. I assume the other Ford parts vendors also have them.