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Offline paulw

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3rd brake light
« on: September 22, 2014, 10:47:33 AM »
has anyone done this? show pics please.

Offline roundhouse

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2014, 12:42:08 PM »
We're planning on converting the cargo lamp above the rear window to a third brake light with a bright LED board

Haven't done it yet though

Offline Edemich

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2014, 10:18:15 PM »
I have done some google searching before and found that 90's model Ford truck brake lights match the contour of our cabs. Someone did a mod.  I  went with the third brake light with the back window retro fit that one piece makes.   Looks nice!
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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2014, 06:56:42 AM »

I have done some google searching before and found that 90's model Ford truck brake lights match the contour of our cabs. Someone did a mod.  I  went with the third brake light with the back window retro fit that one piece makes.   Looks nice!
pics. !

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2014, 09:47:12 AM »
Yes pics please.
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Offline Edemich

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2014, 05:35:54 PM »
Ok here are some pics of the window and brake light. 

Brake light on:


Interior shot, not 100% done and trim piece will need trimming to fit over.


I could have wired it so each side would blink for the turn signals but this was the easiest way to wire it.   Besides, I added turn indicator LED's to the side mirrors behind the glass and I thought that would be too much blinking!
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Offline Edemich

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2014, 05:38:13 PM »
Here is the link for a different way, requires some sheet metal cutting.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=424079
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Dark Ming Blue 85' K10 w/355 SBC, Edelbrock top end kit with Scorpion Roller Rockers, 2001 14B FF w/4.56 gears, NV4500 5spd, One Piece Rear and Door Glass

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2014, 06:58:58 PM »
Use a trailer hitch plug brake light
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Offline jfrits98

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2014, 09:52:42 AM »



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Offline jfrits98

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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2014, 09:56:24 AM »
I posted a pic of the one I frenched into the cab.


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Re: 3rd brake light
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2014, 01:05:55 PM »
What kind of light bar is that? I'm looking at doing a frenched led on my '85 C10