third brake light
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third brake light
hey guys i dont think 80 to 86 ever used a third brake light but does anyone know what year they did? im considering adding one because it seems like a good place to run a satelite radio antenna wire at the same time. im thinking ford started using the third brake light in 87. also wondering if it will fit an 80 to 86 cab?
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I dont think they started using them until the 92-96 body style. I don't recall seeing them on any 87-91 trucks. You just gave me another swap to try though. I will see if the 3rd brake/cargo light from my 95 parts truck will swap onto my 85. I have a feeling I may have cut the opening a little bigger.
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My truck currently has only the cargo light, and I have heard of people rewireing it to the brakes and putting a red bulb in to make it a brake light. Does your truck even have the cargo light? I can't remember if it was standard equipment, or an option. Have you thought about running the wire up into the A-pillar, or is this connected to an antennae that is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle?
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Cargo lights are available at most you-pull junkyards, problem is that the gaskets tear when you try to remove the lights. Local dealer says gaskets unavailable/obselete. I had to make a gasket out of silicone rubber for mine.
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A little silicone is better than a lot of rust in the cab.
I don't know how big your antennae is, but what about replacing the factory antennae with the satellite one. Would it cover the hole? If I was paying for satellite radio, I sure as heck wouldn't need my old antennae anymore.
I don't know how big your antennae is, but what about replacing the factory antennae with the satellite one. Would it cover the hole? If I was paying for satellite radio, I sure as heck wouldn't need my old antennae anymore.
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The satelite antenna is about the size of a computer mouse, the reason i considered adding the carge light or third brake light is it looked like a great spot to run the wire in through 
Id rather not remove the factory antenna would prefer to kee that
Id rather not remove the factory antenna would prefer to kee that
Originally Posted by Sycostang67
A little silicone is better than a lot of rust in the cab.
I don't know how big your antennae is, but what about replacing the factory antennae with the satellite one. Would it cover the hole? If I was paying for satellite radio, I sure as heck wouldn't need my old antennae anymore.
I don't know how big your antennae is, but what about replacing the factory antennae with the satellite one. Would it cover the hole? If I was paying for satellite radio, I sure as heck wouldn't need my old antennae anymore.
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