I've made an integrated 3rd brake light - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-05-2011, 10:32 PM

out of my original cargo light.

Just took a 4" red LED strip, attached it to the top of the lens, wired it into the white wire on the brake light switch, and viola. And of course the cargo light still works!

However, it does flash with the hazards, but I never use those [knock on wood] LOL

jtj143 · 10-05-2011, 10:34 PM

Great idea...and CHEAP!!

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-05-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jtj143

Great idea...and CHEAP!!

Very cheap. Cost me $15 for the two 4" LED strips at AutoZone, and I have one left for... whatever! I had the extra wire left over from a light I scrapped and the crimps/connectors are thanks to my job.

I thought about ditching the bulb and going with two 4" white LED strips for the cab light, but i'm iffy about it.

S10Fan · 10-06-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

I thought about ditching the bulb and going with two 4" white LED strips for the cab light, but i'm iffy about it.

The LED's draw such a low amount of current you could "accidentally" leave the light on without killing the battery.

Nice job on the 3rd brake light.

motornut · 10-06-2011, 07:25 AM

great idea,works well

J Knight · 10-05-2011, 10:36 PM

Cool idea!

trout · 10-05-2011, 10:36 PM

diffrent

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-06-2011, 10:45 AM

almost didnt pass my driving test when I had to argue with the driving instructor that my cargo lamp was NOT a 3rd brake light, and it was an older guy who shoulda known too, looks like a great idear!

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-06-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

almost didnt pass my driving test when I had to argue with the driving instructor that my cargo lamp was NOT a 3rd brake light, and it was an older guy who shoulda known too, looks like a great idear!

HA! That's good.

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

Pop's C-10 · 10-06-2011, 12:41 PM

very trick

Urban Suburban · 10-06-2011, 01:55 PM

looks great. nice job!

str8axle55 · 10-07-2011, 10:05 AM

Looks good, great idea.

silvereagle07 · 10-07-2011, 03:01 PM

That looks cool. Good job!

dmartin1 · 10-07-2011, 05:15 PM

awesome idea.i love cheap cool stuff!

jtj143 · 01-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Just performed this same upgrade! The 11 year old daughter helped me run the wires and screwed the cargo light cover on and off. It's bright - and safe. Thanks for the great tip!!

Pyrotechnic · 01-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Great idea! This has to be the easiest, cheapest, and most simple way to do this.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-01-2012, 04:59 PM

Love the brake light!

I also been thinking about getting rid of the clear cargo bulb for some LED strips.

It looks funny when it is on since the bulbs offset and people always tell me one of my lights is burned out, and I tell em it only has one.

10-05-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	I've made an integrated 3rd brake light out of my original cargo light. Just took a 4" red LED strip, attached it to the top of the lens, wired it into the white wire on the brake light switch, and viola. And of course the cargo light still works! However, it does flash with the hazards, but I never use those [knock on wood] LOL __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-05-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
jtj143 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dotsonville, Tennessee Posts: 194	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Great idea...and CHEAP!! __________________ '65 GMC Suburban 4X4, '71 GMC 4X4 LWB - The Yellow Eyed Monster, '86 C10 Silverado - Oldest Daughter's Pickup, '88 S15 GMC Work Truck, '95 GMC SLE 4X4 - Second Daughter's Truck, '99 K1500 GMC Suburban Road Trip Machine, 2000 C2500 W/T Utility Bed Work Truck, '03 Silverado - Wife's Grocery Getter

10-06-2011, 07:25 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light great idea,works well __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-05-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Cool idea! __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-05-2011, 10:36 PM	#7
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light diffrent __________________ Edited by staff

10-06-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light almost didnt pass my driving test when I had to argue with the driving instructor that my cargo lamp was NOT a 3rd brake light, and it was an older guy who shoulda known too, looks like a great idear! __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

10-06-2011, 12:41 PM	#10
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light very trick __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-06-2011, 01:55 PM	#11
Urban Suburban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Halton Hills, Ontario Posts: 38	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light looks great. nice job!

10-07-2011, 10:05 AM	#12
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Looks good, great idea. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

10-07-2011, 03:01 PM	#13
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light That looks cool. Good job! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

10-07-2011, 05:15 PM	#14
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light awesome idea.i love cheap cool stuff! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#15
jtj143 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dotsonville, Tennessee Posts: 194	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Just performed this same upgrade! The 11 year old daughter helped me run the wires and screwed the cargo light cover on and off. It's bright - and safe. Thanks for the great tip!! __________________ '65 GMC Suburban 4X4, '71 GMC 4X4 LWB - The Yellow Eyed Monster, '86 C10 Silverado - Oldest Daughter's Pickup, '88 S15 GMC Work Truck, '95 GMC SLE 4X4 - Second Daughter's Truck, '99 K1500 GMC Suburban Road Trip Machine, 2000 C2500 W/T Utility Bed Work Truck, '03 Silverado - Wife's Grocery Getter

01-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#16
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Great idea! This has to be the easiest, cheapest, and most simple way to do this. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

01-01-2012, 04:59 PM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light Love the brake light! I also been thinking about getting rid of the clear cargo bulb for some LED strips. It looks funny when it is on since the bulbs offset and people always tell me one of my lights is burned out, and I tell em it only has one.



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