880 front marker lights

[Sixpac]

Hey all, quick question about the front markers on my 64 880, when I turn on the headlights the front markers go out, now I've been wrestling with the wiring in this car and got most figured out, except these markers, all wiring been gone through, back to the headlights switch, the terminal for the markers goes off when in headlight position, went and got a new switch, same thing, are these supposed do this? Not sure if this was a better idea back in 64, appreciate any help thanks

 

[mr. fix it]

That's the way they wired them up. My 66 is the same way.
I imagine you could read the wiring diagram and jumper it but it also cuts out when signalling too no?
It's worth trying out then reporting back to all of us

 

[Sixpac]

Thank you for the quick response, and for the info, I was out here chasing my tail, when the thought occurred maybe it was supposed to be like that, then I thought it's 1964, they wouldn't have done that, well i guess just another learning experience, knew this would be the right place to come for info, might just try the jumper thing later I'll let you know

 

[65 500]

Yup, that's the way they are suppose to work, and they are the "parking" lights.