Made my own 3rd brake light.

quartermilecamel · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:46 pm Post subject: Made my own 3rd brake light.

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jeremyrockjock · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject:

I am putting some led strip lights in my corner windows. I have been rearended twice in the 15 window and had a few close calls where someone skids to a stop up on my ass. The factory lights are just not bright enough. I just hate to have some bright non factory lights on there but better to be safe.
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sub-hatchtim · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:14 pm Post subject:

I have a 6in red unity spotlight mounted on the rear of my bus

it gets the job done well
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LittleThunder · Samba Member Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 1015

I used an old 67 bug back up light with a broken piece of red reflector stuck inside.

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KevinAlbrecht · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject:

tanhis · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:24 pm Post subject:

quartermilecamel · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:00 am Post subject:

yeah I thought of using a reverse light but I wanted something that you just couldnt mistake for .......is that thing on or not. That sign isnt even at full voltage yet. I used it as a flashlight inside and outside.
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Wolffeather · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:17 am Post subject:

I Really like that "Please Pass" Light too. Sometimes I get people that WONT pass because they're checking out my Bus, then when they do pas it turns into a photo OP. Any more info on the Please Pass light ?
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DaveB · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:45 am Post subject:

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Emeritusx · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:05 am Post subject:

I like the VW 1/4mile... Here is my version...:

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Rob Whitey · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:35 am Post subject:

I like it. Will it work on 6 volt? Can you post how you did it and where you purchesed the led's?
Thank You
-Tim-

zozo · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:02 am Post subject:

I went BIG with mine. I cringed every time I hit the brakes, just waiting to get slammed. It's not too noticeable when it's not lit, and it's easily removed without having drilled holes or done any other mods.

jeremyrockjock · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject:

Yep Thats how I am doing mine in the corner windows on the jail bars. I had some in the center of the trim but it was hard routing the wires and then one side burned out.
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quartermilecamel · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:59 pm Post subject:

quartermilecamel · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

dubstar · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject:

I made mine out of a reverse light, a type 1 bracket, and red reflector tape...

straightening the bracket:

bending the bracket:

adding ground wire:

essentials:

red tape used for lens...looks fairly good, but might redo it or look for an actual red lens:

here it is captured cruising around bus central on long island:

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GarryA · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:46 pm Post subject:

Red lenses are available for the VW reverse lights.
I picked up a few at the 2010 Classic.
The were new in the box, glass and a perfect fit.
They were only $1 each.
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dubstar · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject:

red glass ones are expensive around here and online...much more than $1

you would have to look hard to see that I have red tail lens tape inside the clear glass on mine
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"you could transport really tall things too, like a giraffe"

GarryA · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject:

dubstar · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:05 pm Post subject:

sounds like a great deal...I'll keep looking around
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