Third Brake Light

[29spcoupe]

I spent the day installing a third brake light on my car. I didn't like the LED strip in the rear window, so I came up with this idea. John

 

[msmaron]

very nice BUT isn't more of a burden IF You need that spare tire with wires and such???

 

[29spcoupe]

I put bullet connectors in the line to disconnect the wires when the light is removed.

 

[jrelliott]

Neat! Looks period correct. Using the bullet connectors is a good idea.
BTW is the Rhinebeck Inn still there? Remember eating there years ago when would travel back to mid Hudson Valley for work

 

[29spcoupe]

I think you mean the Beekman Arms. Yes it is still there. The oldest inn in America.

 

[ian Simpson]

I spent the day installing a third brake light on my car. I didn't like the LED strip in the rear window, so I came up with this idea. John

One of my fellow club members did a similar install. He used a Velcro strap to mount the light on the spare wheel.

I too remember the Beekman Arms from time spent in Kingston and Poughkeepsie back in the 60s and 70s. Nice to hear it is still a going concern.

Ian

 

[boomerusmc]

I like it...might steal the idea for mine.

 

[Hoogah]

very nice BUT isn't more of a burden IF You need that spare tire with wires and such???

I am doing the same, but will use an existing trailer plug to power the light as my phaeton is set up for towing. This will make disconnection easy. If I have the trailer on, I'll rely on the trailer lights and do without the 3rd brake light.

 

[CarlG]

Here's a novel idea:

 

[29spcoupe]

Here's a novel idea:

I like your idea too, but with the trunk in the way, I couldn't use the hub cap approach. John

 

[Bruce of MN]

Here's a novel idea:

Any idea how the light is attached? Maybe the mounting studs are extended through a crossbar on the backside and it has wingnuts?

 

[C26Pinelake]

Increases safety and can be removed for judging. Good idea. Wayne

 

[CarlG]

I like your idea too, but with the trunk in the way, I couldn't use the hub cap approach. John

Any idea how the light is attached? Maybe the mounting studs are extended through a crossbar on the backside and it has wingnuts?

Wasn't my idea, just a picture I found back when I was searching for 3rd light ideas. Of course this wouldn't work for my application (CCPU) anyway, but I thought it was novel anyway.

 

[mshmodela]

Great job! Looks Awesome!

 

[AL in NY]

Couldn't use the third taillight on my pickup. I mounted the LED third brake light under the tailgate. You don't notice it until you step on the brake.

 

[Patrick L.]

Here's a novel idea:

Thats different. So, I like it.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

A friend has one in the spare & it's the GAS CAP for his trunk GAS TANK, also! Don't know how he hid the wires, but I hope they NEVER SPARK!!! That tail light might end up on the RIGHT COAST!!!!!!
Bill W.

 

[Big hammer]

A friend has one in the spare & it's the GAS CAP for his trunk GAS TANK, also! Don't know how he hid the wires, but I hope they NEVER SPARK!!! That tail light might end up on the RIGHT COAST!!!!!!
Bill W.

Anyone behind him would see him for sure

 

[Barry B./ Ma.]

I took the strip type off the rear window as it looked too modern although it was functional and may replace it with a Model A round one on the spare like yours but below the upper rim. I am thinking of using the 32 style with a full red lens perhaps with the two bulbs wired together.

 

[29spcoupe]

I took the strip type off the rear window as it looked too modern although it was functional and may replace it with a Model A round one on the spare like yours but below the upper rim. I am thinking of using the 32 style with a full red lens perhaps with the two bulbs wired together.

The one I used is the all red 6 volt LED. Both the tail light and brake light glow together to give a larger than normal appearing rear light. John