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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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those of you running a auto trans what are ya'll useing.... so the tail lights get power when applied, and the trans gets power when not applied???
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Wait, I know this one! I know this one....http://216.25.99.66/newhtml/brakeswitch.html

That switch looks a little different if you order one. It is like what is used on mid 80's Chevy Trucks.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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I used one out of an 85 camaro
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I used one out of an 85 camaro
did it look like the above link to pic?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 68shortstep
those of you running a auto trans what are ya'll useing.... so the tail lights get power when applied, and the trans gets power when not applied???
you could do what it shows in the pic of the link above with just one switch or do what I did....


I used a simple switch from radio shack (http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search) and mounted it just below the factory brake switch. works good.

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep
did it look like the above link to pic?
Yes, it fits just like the original one, except it has two sets of contacts. Doesn't get any easier than that.
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AC Delco D850A
GM # 25524845

Front 2 pins feed the 12V for trans
Back 2 pins feed the 12V for the brake lights
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If mounting a switch is inconvenient there's also a tip I picked up from a few old street rodders. It's a pressure actuated brake switch. No need to mess with a physical linkage, the brake pressure itself is what trips the light.

http://www.tperformance.com/street_r..._light_switch/
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thanks great info and now i have a few choices to make..
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