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70GMCer · 02-19-2006, 03:14 PM

Thought I'd take a break from the body work on the truck, and fab. the 3rd LED brake light.

I'll go into detail later if there is an interest......

steve

70c10 · 02-19-2006, 03:23 PM

Looks cool Steve. Maybe that guy you work with could trace the outline onto a piece of stainless, drill 2 holes in it and make a top plate for it.

70GMCer · 02-19-2006, 04:38 PM

that's a thought.........

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2006, 05:03 PM

A few years ago I took a stock cargo light and made it into a combo cargo light/third brake light. I used crappy lights from Radio Shack instead of LEDs though. If I ever get around to mounting it on a cab I'll probably redo it properly. I liked the fact that I kept it stock looking and you could never tell untill the brakes are hit. It lights up much better than what the pic showes.

northcountry67 · 02-19-2006, 07:37 PM

I've been contemplating which route I wanted to go with a cargo/3rd brake light. I spent some time in the local junk yard measuring lights from different trucks and I found what I was looking for in the grocery store parking lot. Parked next to me was an 03 Chevy Colorado. The 3rd brake light/ cargo light seemed to be the perfect shape for my 67 small back window. I have found them on the net at junk yards for $20 plus shipping. When I get one and do the install, I'll post pictures.

68gmcdually · 02-20-2006, 10:27 PM

I like the looks of that, great job. I lack the creative talent that it takes to make one so we used one from a '01 silverado.

70GMCer · 02-21-2006, 03:40 PM

I got mine from J.C. Whitney

67ChevyRedneck · 02-21-2006, 03:51 PM

I think early classic enterprise makes a kit for a stock cargo light to work as a cargo light/3rd brake light.

WHEW BOY! I just looked it up, the kit is $109!!!!

Looks good, I've thought about adding one.

70GMCer · 02-21-2006, 05:48 PM

That's why I checked Whitney. It just cost $15.00 + shipping. Didn't want to spend a lot, and then find out I didn't want it. Anyway, I wanted to put something there other than the cargo light. I don't care too much for those "Big" original lights.....

724wdcopper · 02-21-2006, 07:58 PM

i used an '01 superduty (or ranger/mazda/etc.) i love it, contour is about perfect, but positions the light just a tick above the middle of the space between the window and top of the roof. but it looks good! it's a 3rd brake light/cargo combo

02-19-2006, 03:14 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	3rd Brake Light Thought I'd take a break from the body work on the truck, and fab. the 3rd LED brake light. I'll go into detail later if there is an interest...... steve Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-19-2006, 03:23 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: 3rd Brake Light Looks cool Steve. Maybe that guy you work with could trace the outline onto a piece of stainless, drill 2 holes in it and make a top plate for it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-19-2006, 04:38 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 3rd Brake Light that's a thought......... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-19-2006, 05:03 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 3rd Brake Light A few years ago I took a stock cargo light and made it into a combo cargo light/third brake light. I used crappy lights from Radio Shack instead of LEDs though. If I ever get around to mounting it on a cab I'll probably redo it properly. I liked the fact that I kept it stock looking and you could never tell untill the brakes are hit. It lights up much better than what the pic showes. Attached Images

02-19-2006, 07:37 PM	#5
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: 3rd Brake Light I've been contemplating which route I wanted to go with a cargo/3rd brake light. I spent some time in the local junk yard measuring lights from different trucks and I found what I was looking for in the grocery store parking lot. Parked next to me was an 03 Chevy Colorado. The 3rd brake light/ cargo light seemed to be the perfect shape for my 67 small back window. I have found them on the net at junk yards for $20 plus shipping. When I get one and do the install, I'll post pictures.

02-20-2006, 10:27 PM	#6
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: 3rd Brake Light I like the looks of that, great job. I lack the creative talent that it takes to make one so we used one from a '01 silverado. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-21-2006, 03:40 PM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 3rd Brake Light I got mine from J.C. Whitney __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-21-2006, 03:51 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 3rd Brake Light I think early classic enterprise makes a kit for a stock cargo light to work as a cargo light/3rd brake light. WHEW BOY! I just looked it up, the kit is $109!!!! Looks good, I've thought about adding one. __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-21-2006 at 03:53 PM.

02-21-2006, 05:48 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 3rd Brake Light That's why I checked Whitney. It just cost $15.00 + shipping. Didn't want to spend a lot, and then find out I didn't want it. Anyway, I wanted to put something there other than the cargo light. I don't care too much for those "Big" original lights..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-21-2006, 07:58 PM	#10
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	Re: 3rd Brake Light i used an '01 superduty (or ranger/mazda/etc.) i love it, contour is about perfect, but positions the light just a tick above the middle of the space between the window and top of the roof. but it looks good! it's a 3rd brake light/cargo combo



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