Rear light mod for signals

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:44 am

In my quest to adding turn signals, I have modified the rear lights to run as modern lights in conjunction with my modified front markers. I gutted the stock set up and added 2 dual filament bulbs to run as markers and brake lights. I have designed a circuit with relays and a flasher to run the rears as brake/signal lights. I've got the schematics all worked out, just a matter of wiring it in now.
I don't know why but I found it was hard to come up with some red material for lenses. I ended up using some reflectors. I'm not 100% sure I like the way it looks but it should work. I can easily change it with something else if something comes along.
I am planning on discretely mounting a switch for the signal somewhere but haven't figured out the location yet. Any suggestions?

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Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:00 am

I'm starting to feel like a 'Bubba'

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:14 am

That looks pretty good. Great job!

I'm starting to feel like a 'Bubba'

Maybe, but you're a "good" Bubba.

What about trying some red perspex sheet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERSPEX-ACRYLIC ... 2a1e4a625a

Or, maybe keep the stock clear lenses, and put some red bulb lacquer on your bulbs? This was on UK Ebay, but no doubt it's available in the US too:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Bulb-Red- ... 231e03d497

Never used the stuff, so I don't know how long it lasts with the heat from the bulbs. Of course, you could probably apply the lacquer to the stock clear lenses too.

Owen.

Post by **wesk** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:06 pm

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Please review this sticky:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... pic&t=6706

I have edited the above photos from 145 to 200 K file sizes to 41 to 66K file sizes. As you can see by eliminating the scenery and just a wee bit of shrinking in one of the three photos I cut their file sizes by 2/3 rds without loosing any necessary detail.

Foxmike · Post by **Foxmike** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:42 pm

Great idea. I might have to give this a try.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:06 pm

Bretto wrote:I'm starting to feel like a 'Bubba'

Bubba my arse!! Bubba woulda cut the rear quarters with a sawzall
and installed fixtures from a ford pinto

Thx for sharing your
ingenuity..

maeserik · Post by **maeserik** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:25 am

So did I with a pear of non used lights

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:04 am

You could also use Gamma Goat full red lenses on both sides - increased visablilty for use in traffic and they are military. Then if you wanted a stock appearance for parade or show duty, take 'em off and put on the original non-bubba lens.