71 - 74 tail light socket

[randy73]

Anybody ever find one that would fit?

I found 2, but cannot seem to make them fit.

[Nacho-RT74]

remember they are factory pressed into the housing. I don't think they are available as a specific replacement, but maybe with small mods to the housing, some of these should fit:

http://www.oemsurplus911.com/automotive/ligtsockets.htm

or maybe replacing inners, keeping the socket itself attached to housing will work( available on same website )

[Nacho-RT74]

I have being really tempted to buy these, but... well... I need the money still in several other parts first

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291025925793?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

looking at the original harness sockets on the auction, I'm wondering if with really small mods ( MAYBE just housing holes a little bit enlarged, and grounding the sockets solding wires to, since they are not ready for a wired ground ) and some glue to be sure they'll keep in place, the PS46 and PS47 or PS35 and PS36 for added waterproof protection boots like the originals are, from the previous link could work

[ottawamerc]

Ya I just bought sockets at the local NAPA store and adapted them by cutting off the crimps at the sockets and JB welding them into the original housings. It worked great.

Scott

[Nacho-RT74]

I think you could keep the crimps though, and still use the glue

[ottawamerc]

No I couldn't cause the light bezels were too thick.

Scott

[Nacho-RT74]

mmmm then Rockauto could be listing the right ones ? they offer ones with long crimps... but I can't recall if they are for small or large hole!

[Nacho-RT74]

mmm not... large hole required... big mod on housing:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=50382&cc=1440890

preffer some slight dremmel  to make a thinner housing and make  fit the short crimps to keep them on socket

[randy73]

Just Bought these, will let you know how it goes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAIL-LIGHT-REPAIR-KIT-DOUBLE-CONTACTS-REPAIR-ORIG-SOCKET-CARS-TRKS-ITEM-72011-/351075798094?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1973%7CMake%3ADodge%7CModel%3ACharger&hash=item51bdbf8c4e&vxp=mtr