Third brake light, my easy solution Options

[Joe Owensby]

The photo shows my third brake light. I bought a unit from Sourhtern Rods, I think southernrods.com, for 20 or so dollars. It sticks onto the inside of the rear window with double sticky tape. I loosened the inside cockpit backpad and pulled it out enough to run the wires down behind the backpad. Didn't have to remove the engine compartment latch, as I only needed to access from the side to route the wires. Removing the center console between the seats allows access to the wire bundle, where I spliced into the wire that runs to the brake lights. I also added a ground attachment in this area. Looks pretty good. Does not restrict any rearward vision. I don't have any outside photos of it lit up, but it is very visible. The stuff you see outside the window belongs to my kayak carrier, see another post. Yes, I need to replace the top rollbar pad. I have one on a parts car but I can't get it off. JoeO

[Cairo94507]

I will somehow install a 3rd brake light on my car when it is being restored. I definitely believe they benefit from that addition. Just have to figure out the cleanest way to do it so it looks factory. I have also been thinking about making the lights (tail, brake, turn signals, etc. all LED's for the added brightness while still looking stock.