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Ganglin · 08-27-2007, 02:18 PM

On the side of the 71 (and other years) there is a tail/brake light indicator that's been discussed several times here. They had a plastic cover of some type as many of you know that basically rotted over the years. I ordered a plastic replacement from a supplier and it's OK - it's just not the look I wanted.

Anyway - I found a metal shop out in the boonies today that agreed to make me a new one - actually a dozen new ones (smallest order they would do ) - out of 16 gauge stainless. Will let you know how they turn out.

StingrayL82 · 08-27-2007, 03:06 PM

I'm interested in how it turns out, but are you worried that the stainless might react to the aluminum? If there are no concerns, sign me up for one!

Frederic

Chuck · 08-27-2007, 03:21 PM

Me too!

(I'd bet that a rubber gasket or putty tape or some such to keep it from having actual contact w/ the alluminum would probably do the trick...)

silvercomet · 08-27-2007, 03:28 PM

Mine is broken also - I'd be interested too.

Ganglin · 08-27-2007, 04:10 PM

OK that's 5 of them gone already. He's supposed to buff the edge down just enough that it doesn't touch.
I wouldn't want to guarantee that however.

overlander63 · 08-27-2007, 04:24 PM

Let me know where to send a check. Mine disintegrated, and I globbed one together out of vulkem.
I guess that makes 6 now spoken for.

Chuck · 08-27-2007, 04:37 PM

I was just thinkin'.....

why "stainless"? why not alluminum?

Ganglin · 08-27-2007, 04:55 PM

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why "stainless"? why not alluminum

I wanted them made out of 2024 but would have had to order a sheet for them - not something they have laying around the shop. Plus the rear corners have to be laser cut then welded - which he prefered to do with stainless..? They're going to polish the welds then grain the entire piece. So his preference not mine - I was just happy to get one out of something other than plastic.

racoco · 08-28-2007, 06:54 PM

I'll take #7 when they're ready! I've been wondering what to do with that particular piece. Anxious to hear how they turn out. -- Ashley.

drag'nwagon · 08-28-2007, 06:58 PM

Gary,

I 'll take #8, mine is shot also. Let me know when they are available please.

clancy_boy · 08-28-2007, 07:00 PM

I don't need one - but for those of us who are clueless as to what this topic is about - could you please post a picture for future reference?

Mike

Ganglin · 08-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Check out this thread - photo in the first post.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f447/what-26254.html

overlander63 · 08-28-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by clancy_boy

I don't need one - but for those of us who are clueless as to what this topic is about - could you please post a picture for future reference?

Mike

Mike, if you've ever owned a 1970's or 1980's vintage Cadillac, at the base of the rear window was a small housing containing a pair of fiber optic red lenses. When you used turn/stop/taillights, they would glow, and you could monitor whether your lights were working by glancing in your rear view mirror.
The monitor we are talking about is the small grayish-black knob just below the front lower side window in this photo. You can look in the mirror, and see if your taillights are working.

drag'nwagon · 08-28-2007, 07:16 PM

Hey Terry, is that your 31'r in the pic?

SwampBillies · 08-28-2007, 07:21 PM

I would like to speak for #9. Let me know when and where to send a check. Thanks for sharing your find!

overlander63 · 08-28-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drag'nwagon

Hey Terry, is that your 31'r in the pic?

Yes. The front awning has been replaced by sunglasses since the photo was taken.

Becky B. · 08-28-2007, 08:06 PM

I sure would have bought one for my '76 if I still had her! You guys told me how it worked & I put it back together & it was perfect! Bessie moved on to a new home. My '86 doesn't have one of those, which I thought was way cool!

drag'nwagon · 08-28-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Yes. The front awning has been replaced by sunglasses since the photo was taken.

Nice, I have the sunglasses too. Did you/can you put the front awning on the back or is there one there already? I also see we share some of the same wrinkles.

cameront120 · 08-28-2007, 09:19 PM

I would like to speak for #10, if I may. I'll be happy to send a cheque to cover costs of manufacture and postage/packaging.

Ganglin · 08-29-2007, 03:15 AM

Maybe I should have ordered more. If they all go we are just going to share the cost to have them made.... $20.00 each plus the priority mail cost - I think that's like $4.00. Sure hope these come out nice - they are supposed to be done the end of next week.