IML: '55 taillights- help needed

[<jtpoltrock@xxxxxxx>]

Hello fellow Imperialist!
I need some help figuring out a problem that just began with my '55 sedan.  I got up this morning and the weather looked great, so I decided to take the Imperial for a Sunday cruise.  It was a little foggy out yet so I turned on my headlights.  I noticed right away that the taillights were burning brilliantly, like they would when the brake pedal was pressed with the headlights on.  There was no change when I pressed the brakes.  When I turned the headlights off the rear taillights went off and I had no brake lights.  In the interest of safety I ended up leaving the Imperial at home- which is too bad because there are not many beautiful fall days like today left.  
     I am trying to figure out what the problem is.  The wiring looks fine and the hydraulic brake switch was replaced about two months ago when I had the master cylinder rebuilt.  The bulbs are fine, and I have never had a lighting problem before.  The FSM is not helping me figure out the problem (unless i am missing something).
     Any leads or advice?  All help would be appreciated!

Jim Poltrock
Salem, WI.
'55 sedan, 42k
Wisteria blue over 
Rhapsody blue



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