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| Joe Owensby |
 Mar 30 2010, 10:30 PM
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JoeO  Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States  |
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
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| rebelmdot |
Apr 1 2010, 07:25 AM
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914ini Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Tennessee Member No.: 8,625 Region Association: South East States |
I just bought a NOS 1986 Corvette 3rd brake light off ebay. It was 29.95 and that included shipping, I think that the guy had like 3 more of them if anyone is interested.
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| andys |
Apr 1 2010, 09:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(rebelmdot @ Apr 1 2010, 06:25 AM)  I just bought a NOS 1986 Corvette 3rd brake light off ebay. It was 29.95 and that included shipping, I think that the guy had like 3 more of them if anyone is interested. Do you have a link to that Ebay ad? Can't seem to find it. Thanks, Andys |
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| computers4kids |
Apr 1 2010, 10:41 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(andys @ Apr 1 2010, 08:29 AM) QUOTE(rebelmdot @ Apr 1 2010, 06:25 AM) I just bought a NOS 1986 Corvette 3rd brake light off ebay. It was 29.95 and that included shipping, I think that the guy had like 3 more of them if anyone is interested. Do you have a link to that Ebay ad? Can't seem to find it. Thanks, Andys He has been selling them for $24.95 with free shipping...gone-up five bucks. Link  (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-4253-1269230481.jpg) |
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Joe Owensby Third brake light Mar 30 2010, 10:30 PM
Mr.242 You do now! Looks slick too.
Mar 31 2010, 12:34 PM johannes The boat is more obvious than the third brake ligh... Mar 31 2010, 03:23 PM BarberDave :trophy:
Joe: It looks very cool, i have on... Mar 31 2010, 03:43 PM JonH This is on my to-do list, nice work Joe.
Oh, and ... Mar 31 2010, 04:05 PM 76-914 We need all the extra light in the back ,to keep 1... Mar 31 2010, 08:37 PM Cairo94507 I will somehow install a 3rd brake light on my car... Apr 1 2010, 07:13 AM
gopack If you are modifying the targa bar at all , take a... Apr 1 2010, 09:05 AM andys Mark,
Thanks for that link. I just ordered one.
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