I'm not sure how many 1960 convertible owners we have here, but I am curious as to whether or not you have a top indicator light on your dash. I believe it was optional but have not seen it mentioned in any options lists. Do you have one???
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1960 Convertible top light survey
Jerry, according to Automotive Mile Posts, there was a Deck Lid Open Warming Light ($4.80) that was optional equipment for the 1960 Squarebird. Here is the Optional List.
http://automotivemileposts.com/tbird...equipment.html
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I've had 4 or 5 60's and none of them had the light.
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Jerry, according to Automotive Mile Posts, there was a Deck Lid Open Warming Light ($4.80) that was optional equipment for the 1960 Squarebird. Here is the Optional List.
http://automotivemileposts.com/tbird...equipment.html1965 Convertible....loaded!
1962 Convertible....SOLD!
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Mine does not. It does have the same ind lamp used but for when the spotlight is on. It's on the lwr brushed piece right in the curve. I should say "had". It fell out yrs agoComment
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My deck light is located below the top switch in that panel to the right of the steering column.1965 Convertible....loaded!
1962 Convertible....SOLD!
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I've got one, but it's not functional. I haven't looked into why, could be just a bad bulb.
Some pictures of it along with the switch in the driver's side of the trunk that activates it on Flickr here:
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Some pictures of it along with the switch in the driver's side of the trunk that activates it on Flickr here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6CXcd21965 Convertible....loaded!
1962 Convertible....SOLD!
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My 1960 convertible has the top warning light (it was produced in late July), but the bezel and red lens was missing when I bought it. I was determined to find a solution and I think I am onto something. Originally I was just thinking I might order a red 3/4 inch LED marking light like those used on trailers on Amazon, but I kept looking. Turns out the stainless steel or chrome bezels you can add to these marking lights is a near perfect fit for the bayonet insert in the original socket. For the lens I ordered some thin red PVC sheets and dry transfer letters on Amazon (gotta love Amazon Prime!).
So tonight I worked up a quick proof of concept since the letters I ordered were a little too small and tested it out. It comes on briefly then starts to flash.
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This gallery has 3 photos.Todd Gilroy
1960 Tbird Convertible
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If your convertible has the hole in the trim under the dash but you don't have the bayonet socket, I think the 3/4 inch red LED marker light could be modified slightly or you could make the hole in the trim a little bigger. The marker light almost fits into the bayonet insert which is 5/8" I.D..You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 2 photos.Todd Gilroy
1960 Tbird Convertible
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