<VV> Frank Finally Answers about Sockets

[FrankCB@aol.com]

Dan,
    Sorry I didn't notice your message to me sooner.  Next time put in a 
subject line that will get my attention.
    Looking at the Calterm package as I write this the number it shows is 
08543.  They call it a "Ford Socket with Ground Tab".  And it DEFINITELY has TWO 
contacts for a dual filament bulb (like the 1057 Corvair tail/stop light) plus 
a separate grounding wire connected to the metal socket.  This socket is 
nearly ALL metal so it is much better than a NEW Corvair stock one.  I bought 8 of 
these from various suppliers.  No, I'm not installing 8 taillights, only 4.  
The other 4 are for son Jim who already has 4 Corvair sockets for 4 tail/stop 
lights.  In fact, that was the main problem we had with the Purple 
Corsavertible when we started our long drive to Lexington, KY.  Various tail/stop lights 
kept going on and off every time we hit a bump (heavy duty springs don't 
help(:-)  At least if you have 2 lights on each side you have a better chance that 
1 of them will activate when needed.
    I believe R S Strauss carries them around here in northern NJ but I don't 
know if they are in California.  You might try a Google search for an online 
source.
    Let me know how it works out.
    Frank "better late then never" Burkhard

In a message dated 11/16/04 10:33:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
dsjkling@sbcglobal.net writes:
Hi Frank,

I've been wanting to replace my sockets for a while and your post hit the
spot however the only supplier I can locate is online.  They list the
Calterm #08543 as a single contact socket with ground lug.  Is it possible
that you posted the wrong number or maybe the supplier just has it described
wrong.  Anyway, around where I live  Autozone and Kragen's only stock the
crappier Connect-Tite brand and I agree, they are worthless!!  Napa doesn't
appear to carry them at all.  Maybe you could point me in the right
direction to another online company or a local company (I live in N.
California so maybe you can't).  I still have to check Car Quest, maybe
they'll have it.  

Thanks,

Dan Kling

1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89 stump puller :)
1963 Spyder, 4spd Saginaw, 3.55    



>From: FrankCB@aol.com
>Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 16:13:54 EST
>Subject: Better sockets, was Re: <VV> new teen driver
>To: akinzelm@greatnortherncorp.com, virtualvairs@corvair.org
>
>The best socket I have found is the Calterm #08543 for 
>about $3.50 made in Taiwan.