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Posted by: Engman Mar 3 2004, 06:50 PM

I have 20 -25 of these that I will part with. These are from the Corvette 1986 to 1990. I have several different colors and some primered covers. $35.00 plus shipping to your zip.


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Posted by: Engman Mar 3 2004, 06:51 PM

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Posted by: Engman Mar 3 2004, 06:52 PM

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Posted by: Engman Mar 9 2004, 05:45 PM

Pic of it installed on my car


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Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 23 2004, 08:52 PM

Are these still available ?

Posted by: Engman Apr 24 2004, 11:26 AM

Yep - I have 30+ of these. I used to work for the Co. that made them. Samples I was allowed to keep.

BTW - list on these (from dealer) is about $130.

M

Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 26 2004, 09:24 PM

I want to place an order; how ?

Posted by: Engman Apr 27 2004, 01:06 PM

Email or PM me. Send me a zip code so I can figure shipping.

M

Posted by: STL914 Jun 6 2004, 03:40 PM

Mark,

It was good to meet you at the Tweeks Funfest Saturday.
It's always nice to have a face to go along with a screen name.

I compared the Flame Red brake light I bought from you to my Bahia Red 914 when I got back to St. Louis and was surprised just how close the colors match. This will look great on my car.

Posted by: Engman Jun 7 2004, 05:58 PM

Fantastic! Glad to hear it was so close. Let me know if any of the bulbs were bad, I will send you replacements if any do not work.

BTW - I have two more boxes of these here - I think I have close to 75 of them.

M

Posted by: STL914 Jun 26 2004, 08:13 PM

Mark,

Can you tell me how far forword on your engine lid you mounted your 3rd brake light?

Have you noticed any interference when opening the lid; light hitting rear glass?

Thanks,

Posted by: Engman Jun 27 2004, 10:30 AM

3" from the edge of the grill to the front of the lamp. No issues with it hitting the rear glass.


M

Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 19 2004, 12:28 PM

How do I order ?

Posted by: Engman Aug 21 2004, 07:25 AM

Tell me the color you are looking for - I will check to see what I have - worst case is a primered body. PM or email me with the info. Be sure to include your zip code so I can get you a price on shipping.

Thanks

Mark

Posted by: monkei Sep 28 2004, 10:21 PM

is the housing metal or plastic (for repainting purposes)? i doubt these gm parts come in anything close toxambisi green. definitely interested, wondering how that would look on a double grille setup.

Posted by: Engman Sep 28 2004, 10:25 PM

Die cast metal housing with a Santoprene mounting gasket. I have primered covers available. Could be done on a double grill - have not seen one done - yet!

M

Posted by: monkei Sep 28 2004, 11:02 PM

awesome...35 for a primer black one? you take checks?

Posted by: STL914 Oct 26 2004, 05:45 PM

Mark,

In the next week or so I plan on installing the third brake light I bought from you during the Tweeks Funfest. Yeah, I procrastinated . Would rather drive the car that work on it.

Can you share a photo or two showing how you tied into the wiring harness? I'm curious as to where this was done and the length of lead you used to allow the engine lid to open freely.

Thanks

Posted by: scottb Oct 26 2004, 07:07 PM

i would be interested in seeing how you tied into the wiring as well.

also, do you have a white one?

thanks,

scott

Posted by: Engman Oct 26 2004, 07:17 PM

Sure - give me a couple of days - swamped with work.

I used a two prong disconnect at the hinge so that if I have to remove the engine lid I can disconnect it. I will take some pics and measure the length this weekend.

It was great meeting you and everyone else at Columbus.

M

Posted by: itsa914 Oct 26 2004, 08:05 PM

Mark, sent you a email. I would like one in black please.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Oct 26 2004, 08:26 PM

would one of these lights mount on the bottom side of the targa bar?

Bernie

Posted by: Engman Oct 27 2004, 01:03 PM

I doubt it - the curvature in it is almost or is the same as the engine lid. The bottom side of the targa bar is opposite that and that would leave a nice gap between the bottom of the light to the targa bottom.

M

Posted by: Engman Oct 28 2004, 06:20 PM

This is a pic of the wiring I used to tie into the harness - it has a two prong disconnect. Two wires were used - one a hot lead tied into the main harness and connected to the rear brake light wire and a ground wire connected to the ground behind the relay board.


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Posted by: Engman Oct 28 2004, 06:21 PM

Nuther view


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Posted by: Engman Oct 28 2004, 06:23 PM

The hot lead tied into the main harness and is connected to the black wire with dashed yellow. This is a pic of the connect.


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Posted by: STL914 Oct 28 2004, 08:21 PM

Thanks Mark, that helps alot.

Posted by: Carlitos Way Dec 25 2004, 07:45 PM

Don't laugh but... would you happen to have one in "torch red"? I know it's a GM red... hoping you'd have one.

Posted by: Juniors_914 Dec 27 2004, 09:37 PM

Hello, Are these still available ?

-Junior

Posted by: Thor Dec 29 2004, 05:44 PM

Hello Engman and all the rest of you 914 freaks !
I just registred. Nice stuff overhere.
I think my wallet will suffer from these visits.

Are these still available ?

Also sent PM.

Posted by: Engman Jan 3 2005, 01:35 PM

Yep still have some - here is a pic of the RED. not sure what GM color code it is.



M


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Posted by: Engman Jan 3 2005, 04:35 PM

Remaining colors available

From bottom clockwise - primer, metallic blue, red, deep metallic red, metallic black, light metallic blue, black.

M


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Posted by: Carlitos Way Jan 7 2005, 05:22 PM

That looks like my red!!! remind me how to pay for it?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 7 2005, 09:59 PM

Received the brake light a while back and am getting ready to install. I have an extra targa top and was thinking of molding it into the center rear part. Any one else thought of this ? Would need to have disconnect at the roof...

Posted by: Thor Jan 14 2005, 12:49 PM

I like it on the engine lid !

But what about turning it into a foglight.
My foglight is nicely hidden at the back, but I will install a rear reflector this winter so I'm losing the spot.

And since I hate those foglights pending down from the rear ...

Anyone an idea how it could be done ?
Is it enough to change the bulbs ?

Posted by: Engman Jan 14 2005, 12:52 PM

I do not believe it would pass the photometric requirements for size. You would need to check with the appropiate law in that country to determine this. I do know these meet and exceed the minimum light output for use as a 3rd brake light in the US.

M

Posted by: Dunkelvolk Feb 6 2005, 09:30 PM

Hi Engman,

Still have some available? Primered ?
Pls e-mail to verastegui@bellsouth.net
thx!

D-volk

Posted by: Engman Feb 7 2005, 09:24 AM

Email sent - yep still have quite a few.

M

Posted by: CptTripps Jun 7 2005, 01:39 PM

Here it is installed on my car, and painted to match...



(Yes, before I put the grill back on!)

Great product...really lights up your butt at night, and in traffic!

Posted by: CptTripps Jun 7 2005, 01:40 PM

regular shot of it...really blends in well. A couple of people have commented "Wow..porsche was using a 3rd light in the 70s!"

Posted by: 41ghost Aug 11 2005, 09:29 AM

do you have any of the third rear brake lights left? if so do you have it in yellow.

Posted by: Engman Aug 11 2005, 11:29 AM

Yes I have some left - sadly only two or so left in primer. No yellow - CptTripps got a primered one and painted it his body color himself. Did a real nice job.

I will post a pic of what I have later (if I remember to take the camera home!)

M

Posted by: ewdysar Aug 11 2005, 02:35 PM

I'll take one... PM sent

Eric

Posted by: CptTripps Aug 16 2005, 08:50 AM

QUOTE (Engman @ Aug 11 2005, 12:29 PM)

Yes I have some left - sadly only two or so left in primer. No yellow - CptTripps got a primered one and painted it his body color himself. Did a real nice job. I will post a pic of what I have later (if I remember to take the camera home!) M

Mine was dark blue. I sanded it down, primed and painted it myself.

BTW: This 3rd light is EXACTLY the same as the one on a Porsche 968 Cab.

I was at 944-Fest a few weeks ago, and noticed that it looked similar, so I started looking. All the molding of the plastic, and metal are identical.

Posted by: Rgreen914 Aug 20 2005, 04:34 PM

Guess I need to break down and get one of these, that is, if you have any left (primer?).

Ron

Posted by: Engman Aug 23 2005, 11:27 AM

PM sent.......


M

Posted by: nuevecatorce Sep 13 2005, 11:25 PM

PM Sent

Posted by: nuevecatorce Sep 15 2005, 11:38 PM

Money order on its way

Posted by: Grimstead Sep 23 2005, 05:59 PM

Woo Hoo,
Mine showed up Today, thanks again Mark!



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Posted by: dlo914 Sep 24 2005, 10:55 AM

the 3rd brakelight off a new Nissan 350z convertible looks pretty nice and modern, but at a retail price of $163 it's not so nice

Posted by: Mickeyb Nov 19 2005, 12:29 PM

Mark, I just received the 3rd brake light! ! Thanks for the quick shipment.
It really is a high quality brake light and should look great on the car.

Posted by: WRX914 Nov 23 2005, 09:59 AM

Got mine... totally bitchin. This is gonna really kick ass!

Posted by: sk8kat1 Dec 28 2005, 08:34 AM

are these still available? and in what colors

Posted by: sk8kat1 Feb 10 2006, 10:01 PM

these are sweet.!!!!

Posted by: saved1 May 18 2006, 08:26 AM

Any left?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 24 2006, 10:06 PM

If you do have any left would you please let me know. Thanks.

Posted by: Engman May 25 2006, 08:12 PM

I have one left and it is promised to someone -

I may have enough parts to build one more - will check this w/e.

M

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 10 2006, 02:24 PM

Got this over a year ago and finally just installed it; really nice piece. Thanks !


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Posted by: lotus_65 Aug 12 2007, 09:14 AM

PM ¢.

Posted by: Engman Aug 12 2007, 01:01 PM

All are gone.

Thanks

M

Posted by: JazonJJordan Aug 1 2009, 09:30 AM

Looks factory; like it belongs~

Posted by: JazonJJordan Aug 1 2009, 09:34 AM

That was my first thought too, but it is a bit curved. I would like to see if someone ever tried this? Thanks-

Posted by: JazonJJordan Aug 1 2009, 09:41 AM

M? 2009/08 inventory status/price?: _______ available/out of stock/discontinued?
Thanks -jzn

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Posted by: JazonJJordan Aug 22 2009, 11:24 AM

Hey~ That looks awesome! Is it a 3BL from a Corvette? Can't quite tell-looks great though! -Jzn

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Aug 23 2009, 11:46 AM

its a 4 bulb light from a Corvette 1986 to 1990. heres a pic of mine.


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Posted by: JazonJJordan Aug 24 2009, 12:16 AM

Ah! Very nice! The grey is a good choice, don't see too many of those. I will find a 3BL for mine I think. -Jzn

Posted by: charliew Nov 8 2009, 04:39 PM

Mark do you still have any of these brake lights? I just came across this thread. Zip is 76638. You have sold me some other stuff that was nice parts. I may try to get this mounted under the targa or under a wing.
Charlie

Posted by: euro911 Nov 9 2009, 01:52 AM

Mark, if you ever decide to unload any more, I'd like to purchase one as well (any color will do).

I'd install LED's in it so no biggie if you're out of bulbs ...

zip: 90501

Posted by: jcb29 Aug 19 2011, 07:45 PM

The source for these "third brake lights" are late model Corvetts. I was able to locate one on eBay for $45, had it painted to match my car but it is not yet installed.


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