1973 Anti-theft Audio Alarm Flasher
1973 Anti-theft Audio Alarm Flasher
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I just removed the original anti-theft audio flasher from my '73 and found it to be embossed: MADE IN U.S.A., 552-12V, DOT, PAT. NO. RE 24023. In the center is embossed, "tS". There is a green ring around the canister. See pictures attached. The same brand 552 flasher is in the 4-way hazard flasher unit under the dash. Its never been replaced, original from factory with similar markings.
My '73 has a built time date L06, July 6, 1973. That is the last month for production of a 1973 Corvette model year.
Page 48 of the 73-74 3rd Edition Tech manual only references the Ideal Corp 552 brand with green label as the flasher. I suggest we note when judging that other manufacturers, i.e., Tung-Sol. also was used for the audio-alarm system. It's probably true that all 552 flashers, if made by "t/S" and used in Corvettes in 1973 production year, are embossed with the Pat. No. as shown in the pictures attached. Any comments?
George Hunt
'73. Coupe, 454, M21.
My '73 has a built time date L06, July 6, 1973. That is the last month for production of a 1973 Corvette model year.
Page 48 of the 73-74 3rd Edition Tech manual only references the Ideal Corp 552 brand with green label as the flasher. I suggest we note when judging that other manufacturers, i.e., Tung-Sol. also was used for the audio-alarm system. It's probably true that all 552 flashers, if made by "t/S" and used in Corvettes in 1973 production year, are embossed with the Pat. No. as shown in the pictures attached. Any comments?
George Hunt
'73. Coupe, 454, M21.
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