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post Sep 8 2013, 07:35 AM
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Thinking about installing a 3rd brake light & am looking at this light on ebay with stop and turn signal functions

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Any opinions on if the turn signals would work properly without additional electrical mods??
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post Sep 8 2013, 08:12 AM
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I'm using J&L Enterprises Brakelighter.
Simple install. Brake & signals.
Black out look,very compact. Completely
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http://www.jandlenterprise.com/products/brakelighter.htm
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post Sep 8 2013, 08:14 AM
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Where would you mount that?
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post Sep 8 2013, 08:29 AM
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Here's the one I bought for my last build. I think Engman was selling them. If memory serves, it was from a convertible Camaro?

This time, I'm trying to find a spoiler that has one built-in.


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post Sep 8 2013, 08:31 AM
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Mine is in back window just above the back pad using the
3m adhesive dots. Wire tucks in nice,no reflection in mirror.
Guy is old school real cool. That's his car in the advert.
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post Sep 8 2013, 10:06 AM
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search 3rd brake light and there are probably a dozen threads. lots to look at.
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post Sep 8 2013, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Sep 8 2013, 09:29 AM) *

Here's the one I bought for my last build. I think Engman was selling them. If memory serves, it was from a convertible Camaro?

This time, I'm trying to find a spoiler that has one built-in.


C-4 vette rag top
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post Sep 8 2013, 02:47 PM
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This is from a late 90's Blazer. Other models may work. Self contained; mounting under the rollbar makes more sense to me as it provides more elevation.

I feel any 3rd brake light is a must...

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post Sep 9 2013, 09:54 AM
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I did the same as CatTripps. Vette 3rd brake light......Got mine from a salvage yard several years ago that bought a bunch of NOS. Think I paid $35 for brand new still in box!

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post Sep 9 2013, 10:09 AM
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Yup. That's the one.

Check a junk-yard. The ones on eBay are pretty high!

eBay Item #161102052124
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post Sep 9 2013, 10:36 AM
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Check with SoCal Andy.. he installed just a LED strip under the engine grill so its completely hidden. Any car that is higher than a 914 (everything) can see the light when illuminated
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post Sep 9 2013, 12:02 PM
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That's pretty slick AZ914....and pictures of it?

I was thinking of installing my light like Porschef has, but in the same manner as andys...on my GT style lid.
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post Sep 9 2013, 05:50 PM
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Here is the link for my 3rd brake lamp.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=28978&hl=
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post Sep 9 2013, 07:39 PM
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Mine looks like Garlands, except it's an allweather stick on 24" led from Autozone. Been on for almost 2 years, 60 miles a day in all weather. I know it's stopped trucks from running over me on the freeway. Wires through the chrome. Put in a small cut of rubber vacuum line in the metal and inserted the wires, and then a dob of clear silicone glue. Wires down and into the mesh next to the engine lid, down the wiring harness, and a double plug onto my stop light on the left brake light. Quick, simple, and easy.
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post Sep 9 2013, 09:45 PM
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Naturally, I can't find a photo of mine, but I ended up using a waterproof LED strip from superbrightleds.com.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/si...ight-strip/102/

I had to drill some holes (OH THE HORROR!) into the chrome to hide the wires, but it works great.
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post Sep 9 2013, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Sep 9 2013, 10:36 AM) *

Check with SoCal Andy.. he installed just a LED strip under the engine grill so its completely hidden. Any car that is higher than a 914 (everything) can see the light when illuminated


Yeah, I came up with that one. Bright enough to see clearly from my F-250, yet very hard to see when you are looking for it in the daytime.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Ship-For-Car-24...7bf&vxp=mtr + Some black paint + some black 3M tape. I have had it on for 3 years without any issues...or being rear-ended. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Sep 9 2013, 10:55 PM
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Thanks for the pics, Eric.. I knew someone had them!
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I went with the Corvette light too

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I did mine prior to seeing that others had installed LED strips in the targa trim above the rear window. I wished I would have waited ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Sep 10 2013, 10:20 AM
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I've always liked how mwyatt did his. Check out his great write-up:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...;hl=third+brake

It's on my "todo" list.

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post Sep 10 2013, 10:34 AM
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