Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Orence1 · 01-09-2006, 12:05 AM

I thought I remembered seeing an article in "Classic Trucks" about converting the cargo light to a flush 3rd brake light set-up. Remove the protruding unit and insert/install a flush mount unit. I sent the magazine an e-mail asking for the issue if I was correct that it was their article. Does anybody remember the article and could you steer me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Larry

cdyblu · 01-09-2006, 03:34 AM

I converted my cargo light to a 3rd brake light. Rewired it in to the brake light circit and lightly sprayed the inside of the lens with red paint, works great!!!!

Orence1 · 01-09-2006, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the response. I am hoping to find the origin of the flush mounted unit I saw described in a magazine article.
Larry

Orence1 · 01-10-2006, 05:28 PM

One last time, can anybody identify the source of the article?
Thanks,
Larry

Edmond · 01-11-2006, 03:44 PM

TTT

I would like to see more about this too...
I want to change it to a 3rd brake light too, but keep the orignal look of a cargo light.
So I don't want to spray-paint the lense red. Are there red bulbs that fit in the cargo light?

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

67ChevyRedneck · 01-11-2006, 04:18 PM

I remember the article, I even came across it last night when I was looking for the articles they did on the goodmark sheetmetal installs. It was in either classic trucks or custom classic trucks. It must be too old of an article because I couldnt find it on either website. I can look tonight for it and post the issue #'s tomorrow.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-11-2006, 05:21 PM

I have the 3rd brake light/ cargo light LED conversions in my "Garden Truck" and in stock. (Comes complete with hardware and instructions.)

They are $109.95 and work as both a brighter cargo light than stock and 3rd brake light. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

see ten · 01-11-2006, 05:21 PM

Go to earlyclassic.com they have the kit to turn a stock cargo light into a 3rd brake light. It uses LEDs that are white around the outside (for continued use as a cargo light) and red on the inside (3rd brake light).

Orence1 · 01-11-2006, 10:27 PM

Wes,
Thanks for the post. Good to hear from you. If I can't put this flush mount fabrication together, I will definitely hook up with you on your unit. Doing the shaved look including filling the seam on top of the cab and if I can figure out how to go flush, that is my first choice. Have a great day.
Larry

67ChevyRedneck · 01-12-2006, 09:31 AM

Found the article. It's only a 2 1/2 page quickie. It doubles as a tailight LED and 3rd brake light. The kit they used was from ECE (early classic enterprise) and it doubles as a brake light and cargo light like see ten mentioned. The article was in classic trucks Sep. 2003 Vol. 12 No. 9 and the article's title "en-lightenment" on page 65.

mrein3 · 01-12-2006, 10:15 AM

A while ago there was a post here where a guy went to Radio Shack.
At the Shack he bought red LEDs. The LEDs were put in the cargo light and wired to the brakes. When you hit the brakes the red LEDs lit up. When you flicked the cargo light switch the cargo light came on.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-12-2006, 12:52 PM

Has anyone put one of these on a suburban?

R

Orence1 · 01-12-2006, 10:54 PM

Thanks for your efforts. Much appreciated.
Larry

Brad · 01-13-2006, 04:11 AM

Anyone used a later model version from Ford or Chevy on their '67?

01-09-2006, 12:05 AM	#1
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? I thought I remembered seeing an article in "Classic Trucks" about converting the cargo light to a flush 3rd brake light set-up. Remove the protruding unit and insert/install a flush mount unit. I sent the magazine an e-mail asking for the issue if I was correct that it was their article. Does anybody remember the article and could you steer me in the right direction? Thanks, Larry

01-09-2006, 03:34 AM	#2
cdyblu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 44	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? I converted my cargo light to a 3rd brake light. Rewired it in to the brake light circit and lightly sprayed the inside of the lens with red paint, works great!!!!

01-09-2006, 11:24 PM	#3
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Thanks for the response. I am hoping to find the origin of the flush mounted unit I saw described in a magazine article. Larry

01-10-2006, 05:28 PM	#4
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? One last time, can anybody identify the source of the article? Thanks, Larry

01-11-2006, 03:44 PM	#5
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? TTT I would like to see more about this too... I want to change it to a 3rd brake light too, but keep the orignal look of a cargo light. So I don't want to spray-paint the lense red. Are there red bulbs that fit in the cargo light? Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

01-11-2006, 04:18 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? I remember the article, I even came across it last night when I was looking for the articles they did on the goodmark sheetmetal installs. It was in either classic trucks or custom classic trucks. It must be too old of an article because I couldnt find it on either website. I can look tonight for it and post the issue #'s tomorrow. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-11-2006, 05:21 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? I have the 3rd brake light/ cargo light LED conversions in my "Garden Truck" and in stock. (Comes complete with hardware and instructions.) They are $109.95 and work as both a brighter cargo light than stock and 3rd brake light. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-11-2006, 05:21 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Go to earlyclassic.com they have the kit to turn a stock cargo light into a 3rd brake light. It uses LEDs that are white around the outside (for continued use as a cargo light) and red on the inside (3rd brake light).

01-11-2006, 10:27 PM	#9
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Wes, Thanks for the post. Good to hear from you. If I can't put this flush mount fabrication together, I will definitely hook up with you on your unit. Doing the shaved look including filling the seam on top of the cab and if I can figure out how to go flush, that is my first choice. Have a great day. Larry

01-12-2006, 09:31 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Found the article. It's only a 2 1/2 page quickie. It doubles as a tailight LED and 3rd brake light. The kit they used was from ECE (early classic enterprise) and it doubles as a brake light and cargo light like see ten mentioned. The article was in classic trucks Sep. 2003 Vol. 12 No. 9 and the article's title "en-lightenment" on page 65. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-12-2006, 10:15 AM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? A while ago there was a post here where a guy went to Radio Shack. At the Shack he bought red LEDs. The LEDs were put in the cargo light and wired to the brakes. When you hit the brakes the red LEDs lit up. When you flicked the cargo light switch the cargo light came on. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-12-2006, 12:52 PM	#12
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01-12-2006, 10:54 PM	#13
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Thanks for your efforts. Much appreciated. Larry

01-13-2006, 04:11 AM	#14
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Cargo light to 3rd Brake light? Anyone used a later model version from Ford or Chevy on their '67? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



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