Dynamite sticks were used in 1968, not 67. They can be hard-wired in. I don't like sequencing brake lights, which are illegal in some states.
If you're going to run Plasma LED's you'll have to add the resister into the system. If you want to run sequentials you'll need to buy the TS400. I have wired one for a neighbor. While not terribly difficult, it is a bit of work.
-Keith