68 Skylark fuse/wiring issue?

[PaisleyCat]

Ok, so here's my problem. I took the Bad Girl out for a spin last week, and realized much to my dismay (and the man driving an F-5 behind me) that my brake lights and turn signals were not working.
When I pulled back in the driveway I made husband sit in the car and step on the brakes, flip the blinkers and put it in reverse... NO working lights in the back at all- no turn wignals in front. My headlights work just fine though.
I checked ALL of the bulbs, made sure that everything was properly plugged in, and there were no obvious broken wires. I also checked under the dash for broken/cut wiring and pulled every fuse out and replaced them just for fun. While I replaced the fuses, I took dry Q-tips and rubbed the fuse ports to make sure they weren't choked up with dirt & grime.

Still NO lights! Any ideas?

[65specialconvert]

the rear harness plug under the back seat is a good bet.pull the seat & pull the carpet out of the way.its a flat belt-looking harness.also check the ground connections on the rear harness.

[PaisleyCat]

Hmm, I didn't think of that. Duh! I'll have to check it out in the morning. Ironicly, I have the back seat out (replaced some plastic pieces & back dash) so it will be really easy to do.

Say, have you ever painted plastic interior parts? I had to replace my door post covers and back seat surround, and all I could find was blue parts from a Chevelle. Of course my Skylark's interior is white, just my luck. I was thinking maybe the Krylon for plastic would work?

-Christy

[Troys69GS]

Treat your plastic with a chemical that will insure that the paint will stick. Light paint thinner or acetone easy on the concentration.