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    9/03/2018 4:28 PM  #1

    almcgee
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    Back-up Lights

    Just finished wiring up the back-up lights.  Early 65, so no plug-ins.  Had to run new wire.  More work than I wanted to do and not sure it was worth it.  Good safety feature I suppose.

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    9/03/2018 4:35 PM  #2

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    Now that you finished the work, it no longer matters that it required more effort than you wanted.  Now the only important thing is whether or not you are happy with the results.  Forget about the work invested.  Myself, I always like having back up lights.  Depending on your parking habits, they might be useful often.  They are for me.

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    9/03/2018 5:45 PM  #3

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    I had to run new wire for reverse lights..im was happy with it..make sure you put a fuse inbetween the power and the lights ..put it closer to your power source

    almcgee wrote:

    Just finished wiring up the back-up lights.  Early 65, so no plug-ins.  Had to run new wire.  More work than I wanted to do and not sure it was worth it.  Good safety feature I suppose.

     

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    9/03/2018 9:45 PM  #4

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    Yep! Lotsa work Al .....for no more light than they throw-off!
    I hear ya.....
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    9/04/2018 5:06 PM  #5

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    You worried about installing them for a month and then spent an hour wiring them up.   What is that in total labor?  About 721 hours?
    At least your labor is free when working on your own car...

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    9/04/2018 7:01 PM  #6

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    Oh that there is funny stuff! MS is cracking em off good...

     

    9/04/2018 8:17 PM  #7

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    MS wrote:

    You worried about installing them for a month and then spent an hour wiring them up. What is that in total labor? About 721 hours?
    At least your labor is free when working on your own car...

    Tell'em Al...............you can't just.....RUSH into these things!!Right?!
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    9/04/2018 8:47 PM  #8

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    Oh now that’s real funny...the words “Al” and “rush” in the same sentence.
    Laughing so hard I fell off my chair

    Last edited by Prof (9/04/2018 8:49 PM)

     

    9/05/2018 8:07 AM  #9

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    The back up lights are stock on my 68 but they seem  all but useless, need to find some kind of flame thrower bulbs that won't melt the lenses.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    9/05/2018 8:09 AM  #10

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    Hey Rudi,

    Try LED's at O'Reilly's or from Glen.

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    9/05/2018 3:27 PM  #11

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    I concur on the LED bulbs.

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    9/05/2018 5:22 PM  #12

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    The acronym LED covers a very broad spectrum. 
     Any specific bulb manufacturer, number and source?

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    9/06/2018 4:21 AM  #13

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    As Al mentioned, call Glenn or Steve (936) 372-0022.

    Steve already has them on his Stang.

    Life is too short to drive a boring car😎
     

    9/06/2018 8:51 AM  #14

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    Jwarley wrote:

    As Al mentioned, call Glenn or Steve (936) 372-0022.

    Steve already has them on his Stang.

    Can't the info be posted here for those interested so Glen or Steve won't have to personally respond to every person interested?

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    9/07/2018 9:15 PM  #15

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    OUCH!!!
    I switched my back-up light  sockets to accept double filament bulbs(I forget the number but they are the same as the tail light bulbs) I then wired them so BOTH filaments light up when they are energized. They are.......twice...as bright as the stock back up lights!! So far....no melt down of the lenses.
    6sal6

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    9/08/2018 7:20 AM  #16

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    Re: Back-up Lights

    I appreciate creative engineering.  I am not going to tinker with anything else until after the bash;but, then anything could happen. Oh, the possibilities.

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
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