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Mar 14, 2015 | 08:00 PM

#16

abe

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Originally Posted by greenmachine55

Could be brake or backup lights! =)

That will get tailgaters attention.

Mar 16, 2015 | 11:39 AM

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Kozo

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But how to hide the wiring running to?

Mar 16, 2015 | 02:47 PM

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AXracer

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I thought about this topic a couple days ago. I was following a Chev Blazer (yr?) that had it's OEM led 3rd blite in a separate bolted on black plastic housing ~ 3/4" high x ~14" long on it's roof. Looked like it would be possible to mount on the rear edge of cab roof.

Mar 16, 2015 | 04:16 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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Originally Posted by AXracer

Maybe, the Blazer roof is flatter than our cabs. The relevant part would be for a 94 - 03 Blazer 4-dr. It would require holes for the mounting screws and wires, something I'd rather avoid.

Mar 16, 2015 | 06:40 PM

#20

oneye

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I think above the rear window works great. 12V conventional seems plenty bright. (by the way, I removed all the cab-top stuff; too much with the bling.)

Mar 16, 2015 | 07:25 PM

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Steves55

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I cut down an old license plate bracket and bought a re-pop Model A Taillight with the word "Stop" etched in the glass. I mounted it on top of the center bed rail beneath the rear window. I will post a photo tomorrow.

Mar 16, 2015 | 07:45 PM

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GLR

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MACs Antique Auto Parts - Classic & Antique Ford Parts - Macs Auto Parts

Ford - Led Back Window Brake Light - 6 Volt Positive - Red LED Light - Attaches With Suction Cups - For Flat Back Window Only - Macs Auto Parts

they also list a 12v one.

Mar 16, 2015 | 07:50 PM

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Jolly Roger Joe

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Originally Posted by GLR

MACs Antique Auto Parts - Classic & Antique Ford Parts - Macs Auto Parts[/url]

I like that one. I wonder if it can be seen well through a tinted rear glass...

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Mar 16, 2015 | 08:17 PM

#24

abe

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The one with suction cups for the back window from Macs is where I got the idea for my setup. Theirs is $60. Mine is $0.

Mar 16, 2015 | 10:14 PM

#25

GLR

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Abe $60 ahead, which is always good
Mac's $0

Mar 17, 2015 | 01:08 AM

#26

smallello

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kozo

How about a third and a fourth, using bed roll lights (mid fifty has these in LED). Alternatively, but still in bed rolls, using a pig tail with LED lights, inserted in silicone tubing to fit in bedroll.

That's what I did. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-lights.html

Dec 21, 2015 | 03:05 PM

#27

Fyrhosr

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Ok, I am installing the third light on the bed rail behind the cab. How do you wire it? I was thinking about running it off of my tail lights but noticed that when the turn signal is applied it blinks. Do I need to tap into the wiring at the brake pedal or off the master cylinder (easy accessed).
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dec 21, 2015 | 09:53 PM

#28

CharlieLed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fyrhosr

The third brake light is wired directly from the brake pedal switch. This is usually the pressure switch mounted on the master cylinder or in the brake line out of the master cylinder. Later model vehicles with swing pedals have the switch mounted up under the dash.