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Old 12-03-2020, 11:36 AM   #1
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Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

Anyone know if a vendor is reproducing these? Been looking around, without much luck so far. My housing and lens will clean up ok, I just need to find the socket w/ pigtail.
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Old 12-03-2020, 12:23 PM   #2
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

Got mine from Ecklers...
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Old 12-03-2020, 05:11 PM   #3
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

Hmm, looks like the one carried by Ecklers and others is a bit different. I am wondering if I can cannabilize it for the socket?

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-87...info/51%2D236/
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Old 12-03-2020, 07:11 PM   #4
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

NAPA has a handful of universal sockets that will work. Drive on down and pick from what they have.
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Old 12-04-2020, 11:27 AM   #5
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

Thanks I'll try that! Anyone know what bulb number is used on the step bumper light like mine? I can't tell, my bulb is destroyed. I think it would be easier to match it to a socket if I knew what I had to begin with.
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Old 12-04-2020, 05:41 PM   #6
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

That looks like the setup on my aftermarket bumper and that you have all necessary parts but the socket and glass "dome". See pictures.

You can try this website.
https://www.repairconnector.com/

Maybe this one?
https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...-Chrysler.html
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Old 12-05-2020, 01:57 PM   #7
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

Yup, that's my setup! And I have the glass dome and all parts, just not pictured. It's just the socket I need to source. Do you know what bulb yours uses?

I might take a gamble on that socket you recommended. I'm assuming that thing is grounded through the bumper. I wonder if it will work if I have to jb weld it in place...?

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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

If I remember correctly there should be two screws that hold the assembly together. If those are removed the socket and gasket pop right out. Think the bulb is a BP97. Just like an 1157 tail light bulb but smaller.
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Old 12-05-2020, 02:48 PM   #9
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...and yes grounded through the bumper.
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Yup, that's my setup! And I have the glass dome and all parts, just not pictured. It's just the socket I need to source. Do you know what bulb yours uses?

I might take a gamble on that socket you recommended. I'm assuming that thing is grounded through the bumper. I wonder if it will work if I have to jb weld it in place...?
I can't give a definitive answer on the bulb since I am 2000 miles from that bumper, but it may be a #67 (single filament). Also, there may be other socket options on the website I posted. You may want to give them a call.

Here's a better picture of mine.
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Re: Where to buy license plate lamp socket/pigtail?

...and yes grounded through the bumper.
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Old 12-06-2020, 01:26 PM   #12
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thanks for your help guys!

I'll order 1 or 2 off repairconnector and go from there!
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