Easy Third Brake Light Solution

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by 2point0

So glad I found this! I like it. But more info on that '68!

Found it for a decent price where I get a lot of my pony parts: http://www.cjponyparts.com/catalog/p...t/BL7/id/3114/

I'll be adding this to my next order.

I actually originally placed my order with CJ Pony Parts, but got a message that it was backordered there...American Muscle had it in stock. Maybe CJ has stocked the part by now.

It's a '68 convertible...my friend rebuilt the engine for me and basically put the car together. The engine (289) was originally out of a '67 that my parents owned. My friend threw a 5 speed transmission in there and I recently had the rear gears changed which really woke up the car...it originally had a 3 speed. Here's a quick pic but I should definitely take more:

[2point0]

Nice! My '67 is an original 3spd and I also now have a 5spd (T-5). Just got a new fuel tank, need to order some lines next.

Nice pair of cars you've got there.

[Sellout]

This looks like a great way to get rid of the annoying rattle from the rear deck if you have subs...

[Herndon]

just put my order in for from cjponyparts. Thinking of having the deck wrapped in alcantara while its off.

[IgnitionGundam]

Thank you bro. I've been waiting for this solution for awhile!

[Tjbugs1]

So back to tint for a minute, anyone who is tinted try this yet? OP you are awesome, looks very nice!

Edit: OP I don't know how I missed that you have tint. How did the 3M go for you?

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by Tjbugs1

So back to tint for a minute, anyone who is tinted try this yet? OP you are awesome, looks very nice!

Edit: OP I don't know how I missed that you have tint. How did the 3M go for you?

The 3M worked fine on the tint. There are a couple small spots that looks like they might be air pockets or something where the tape isn't fully seated/flush (or where perhaps the tint pulled up a bit...I'm really not sure). The issue was there right away...it's not something that developed over time. It's really very minor/small...I can try to take some pics.

Regarding the tint, I did worry somewhat about what will happen when I need to replace a bulb in the brake light...but perhaps it will be a non-issue.

Still smiling every time I look out of my rear window.

[malave7567]

so far so good on my car as well, and it is tinted. I have the same concern if I ever need to pull it off, as I'm pretty sure the tint will come off with the 3M. Hopefully these are good LEDs that will last.

I don't have any pictures up after I did it, but looks identical to the OP's pictures, except on a Raven FR-S.

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by malave7567

I don't have any pictures up after I did it, but looks identical to the OP's pictures, except on a Raven FR-S.

Glad to hear someone else has done this and likes it, but you know what they say about not having pics. Snap some quick ones!

Are you having any issue with the 3M being fully flush all the way around? I just have two small spots in the corners where it isn't quite 100%, but it's not terrible by any means. I suspect it has more to do with my installation than anything else.

[malave7567]

Unfortunately for me, I stuck it on there a little bit off center. Should have woken the wife up to offer a second hand when installing. Have left it alone for now because I'm pretty sure that when it finally gets loose, it will pull tint with it.

[wheelhaus]

FYI I made a similar mod from carbon fiber if anyone is interested, thread is here.

[86-tundra]

Originally Posted by malave7567

Unfortunately for me, I stuck it on there a little bit off center. Should have woken the wife up to offer a second hand when installing. Have left it alone for now because I'm pretty sure that when it finally gets loose, it will pull tint with it.

you could probably try removing it with a heat gun. if the tint comes off at all, you could separate it with the heat gun and then reapply.

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by malave7567

Unfortunately for me, I stuck it on there a little bit off center. Should have woken the wife up to offer a second hand when installing. Have left it alone for now because I'm pretty sure that when it finally gets loose, it will pull tint with it.

Looks fine in the pic...but yes, I make sure to have the wifey around for any install like this.

Here are some very crappy pics I shot yesterday of the minor issue I have (there's another spot like this on the other side):





It really looks to me like it's an issue with my tint...and I THINK it wasn't like that before the brake light install...I'm not really sure how that happened (maybe from all the pressure I was applying to the window when pushing on the new brake light???). It's really very minor, but unfortunately that's under/inside the new third brake light so I can really access it easily to smooth out the tint.

Doesn't really bother me, but I just wanted to share the issue.

[malave7567]

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

Looks fine in the pic...but yes, I make sure to have the wifey around for any install like this.

Here are some very crappy pics I shot yesterday of the minor issue I have (there's another spot like this on the other side):





It really looks to me like it's an issue with my tint...and I THINK it wasn't like that before the brake light install...I'm not really sure how that happened (maybe from all the pressure I was applying to the window when pushing on the new brake light???). It's really very minor, but unfortunately that's under/inside the new third brake light so I can really access it easily to smooth out the tint.

Doesn't really bother me, but I just wanted to share the issue.

I haven't seen anything like you've shown in your pic. I will keep my eye on it though. It has stood up to Houston heat and humidity well.

As for my light, it might not be completely way off, but more than enough to make me notice it (especially when you see it on, as I did once I had a helper press brakes for me). I'm just leaving it as it is until I have time to maybe get at it with a heat gun like trevorovert suggested. Would have to go to a friend's house to borrow their garage so I have a power outlet nearby, lol. The joys of apartment life...