Topic: tail light difference

[fmr187]

In looking at my tail lights I see that there are different bulb fixtures. One has a push on wire connection and the other has 2 wires as part of the bulb fixture. In all the pictures in picture section of the forum show the push on type connector except the last vehicle. Is the 2 wire one not correct for factory made? Are the push on type connector available today?

[fmr187]

Doing some research today, looking at parts catalogs I see that they sell both  types (plug and pig tail). Are both considered correct for a 65?

[midlife]

2 wire version is incorrect for 64.5 65-66.  The difference between plug and pigtail reproductions is to mate with reproduction tails: one set has integrated plugs, the other tail does not and requires the pigtail to mate to the tail buckets. 

I stand corrected by Mr. Turner.

[CharlesTurner]

The 2 wire is a 64.5 part.  I don't recall ever seeing a push-on style pigtail with 2 wires.  Seen plenty of service replacements, possibly so either tail light bucket could be used on an early car.

[fmr187]

So factory correct would be the plug in type (the one on the left in my pic). Yes? The other must be a replacement from some earlier owner.

[CharlesTurner]

So factory correct would be the plug in type (the one on the left in my pic). Yes? The other must be a replacement from some earlier owner.

Assuming your car was scheduled to be built Feb 10, 1965, then yes, should be push-on style.