SWEET!!
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SWEET!!
i already have a 3rd LED brake light under my grill. i was going for a stealth install/look, but the downside is it's not that bright - especially with the luggage rack on.
so i picked up one of these 'cause i always thought they were cool (and more appropriate than those VW 'safety' stars):
fresh off the convertible scissor top fabrication ( http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/convertible-frame ) - i had the welder out, so i fabbed up the subtlest bracket i could - painted it black and installed it tonight.
it's freaking BRIGHT! i also angled it up just a shade to be as in your face as i could without looking like it.
i know it's not period correct (this is a '29 ford brake light for those who want to know), but it has a glass lens and the chrome is good - so it looks pretty vintage.
anyway - here it is...
so i picked up one of these 'cause i always thought they were cool (and more appropriate than those VW 'safety' stars):
fresh off the convertible scissor top fabrication ( http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/convertible-frame ) - i had the welder out, so i fabbed up the subtlest bracket i could - painted it black and installed it tonight.
it's freaking BRIGHT! i also angled it up just a shade to be as in your face as i could without looking like it.
i know it's not period correct (this is a '29 ford brake light for those who want to know), but it has a glass lens and the chrome is good - so it looks pretty vintage.
anyway - here it is...
zip-tied the wires so you can't see them (unless you REALLY look):
attached it to the bumper bracket (after tack weld / breaking / standing back, removing / breaking / tack weld / standing back to find the perfect spot):
then i ran the wires through the rubber bumper bracket seal and soldered them into the harness and zip-tied it all clean so it doesn't screw up my wiring harness (http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/wiring)
'dats all for tonight (and for this thread actually)
Very close to something I've been considering. I LIKE it! You oughta offer it in kit form (hint, hint).
I like that it says "stop" and think you need to move it to the left side and get another one for the right side that says "stupid".
Mango..dood ..I have hight respect for your creative abilities./ Your expertise is something to be admired for sure. A fourth brake light ? ....I think you might be "junking up" your beautiful ride. No ? , check out a brake light from a 1948 Vincent if you need to get more outside. Who are you putting the light on for ? YMMV
I'm thinking skirts & possibly mud flaps...
Mango,
You're not junking up anything. Make it look like you want it to look. If you wanted stock, you would have bought a Miata.
You're not junking up anything. Make it look like you want it to look. If you wanted stock, you would have bought a Miata.
david - do you mean one of these brake lights:
i like mine because it it unique. lots of old dubberz have them.
why did i do it? because i have bee hives and a pinner LED 3rd brake light. believe it or not safety was a primary driver for this.
i'm going to leave it on for a month or so to see what i think. it's an easy removal.
sorry vinny - no skirts mudflaps or curb feelers. i am thinking dingballs though:
maybe not pink though... but maybe... not sure yet.
i like mine because it it unique. lots of old dubberz have them.
why did i do it? because i have bee hives and a pinner LED 3rd brake light. believe it or not safety was a primary driver for this.
i'm going to leave it on for a month or so to see what i think. it's an easy removal.
sorry vinny - no skirts mudflaps or curb feelers. i am thinking dingballs though:
maybe not pink though... but maybe... not sure yet.
Pink dingballs on the Mango: SCHWEEET!!
How about a Skinny red LED bar cut into the Bumper? I can see how the rack blocks the third light.
And some curb feelers...
I really dig the vintage, but I don't think I personally care for it. Such a sweet car, I'd keep it clean.
Mango, you could push a turd on the rear deck of your ride and you still wouldn't be junking it up.
This is what I love about the speedster community, no two are alike.
I dig!!!!!
This is what I love about the speedster community, no two are alike.
I dig!!!!!
Mango's idea is period correct (sort of). here's what some folks in Europe used to use for foggy conditions: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1200216
I'm still considering doing something like this on top of the LED bulbs, license plate with strip of LEDs, and extra light in engine lid vent that I already have. Yeah, the folks here seem oblivious sometimes.
I'm still considering doing something like this on top of the LED bulbs, license plate with strip of LEDs, and extra light in engine lid vent that I already have. Yeah, the folks here seem oblivious sometimes.
There's no question I dig the vintage of it... I'm not 100% against it... Dare to be different... That's why I am keeping my 276 gauges on my dash....
i did consider that Kevin, but i wanted to balance out the rear.
i have a 'D' plate beside my license plate and putting something above the bumper 'balanced' the look.
chrome goes well, size fits
and it's bright.
Lane - if you want me to fab up a bracket for you - let me know.
i have a 'D' plate beside my license plate and putting something above the bumper 'balanced' the look.
chrome goes well, size fits
and it's bright.
Lane - if you want me to fab up a bracket for you - let me know.
Mango, it's got my vote with both hands waaay up. I like the one which reads 'STOP.'
Very cool. Very retro, and very something my Grandpa would have done. I think it looks like exactly the part for the car.
Very cool. Very retro, and very something my Grandpa would have done. I think it looks like exactly the part for the car.
This seems like a project when i have nothing else left to do. Can you make me up a convertible top real quick :)
Mango, I was not trying to put yours down or steal your thread. Hope it did not come out that way? Just wanted to share mine also and was too lazy to start my own thread.... :)