I just got tail lights from the same vendor, really good service and quick shipping. You pushed me over the edge on the clearance lights and I'll do it the same way.
Thanks much for the kind remarks. I appreciate them.
Well I guess I need to admit to the old vintage round rights I have added to the interior. LED of course!
For flyfshr
Another picture of the license plate light. I'll get another picture with the external housing on it. I am debating on sealing the chrome housing with a small bead of black silicone run up against the old rubber base.
The tail light project would have been closer to a simple project if the new light did not have the plastic wiring stub sticking out the back so far. Having to cut a hole in the center of the base metal housing and AS skin pushed it out of the simple range BUT I still consider it very much worth the extra work.
I also felt that the total cost of the LED's was reasonable.
Steve When you trim the mounting ear off the clearance light be sure to trim only to the end of the mounting tab. That way you do not break into the sealed case. Thats one of the features I liked about these units, being sealed & potted (all except the license plate light and I sprayed it with a coating to protect it. BTW These units are made in the USA
Another thought on the tail light mounting. I just held the new tail light assy and put the lens on with the other hand & then put in the screws. It lined up well enough to be only a mild juggling act. You could actually glue the new tail light unit into the lens to where it is one unit. That way it would be easier to take on & off
This is for FLYFSHR.
Here are pictures of the license plate light assy. I am going to tweek the LED block some to see if I can direct more light to the plate. I am not very happy with how much light is on the plate. The rubber base turned out good & thats what these pictures show.
This is for FLYFSHR.
Here are pictures of the license plate light assy. I am going to tweek the LED block some to see if I can direct more light to the plate. I am not very happy with how much light is on the plate. The rubber base turned out good & thats what these pictures show.
Looking good Reg. Thanks for posting. How much light is thrown on the plate currently and how do you plan on making it brighter?
FLYFSHR,
I plan on adjusting the LED bracket to point the LED's more toward the plate. I think I can also move the LED assy to the outer edge of the bracket also, I'll let you know. I'm finishing up wiring/plumbing of the A/C currently as well as DC wiring inside. Trying to get to a point to go camping in Colorado in July.
Steve,
Glad you found something useful in my posts. What dia is your Bargman 9 tail lights? That place has a unit without the outer refelector ring that may work. Read your blog! Hang in there!
Guess you & I need to share a shaver........
I think the Bargman 9's are right around 4", but they sit on top of the trim ring. I'll look and see what's possible for them down the road. For now, those on there look pretty good and at least I'll have working lights when I take it down the road to the welder this week. Really happy with the service from that eBay vendor you linked, too. Ordered those marker lights and had them 3 days later.
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