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MG TD TF 1500 - 3rd brake light?

Has anyone installed a 3rd brake light? Having built a '34 Ford coupe hot rod last year, I'm quite familiar with the models out in the marketplace. There are dozens to choose from.

I'm just wondering before I dig in in earnest, has anyone done one. How/where did you mount it?

I'm thinking about hiding it behind the spare tire (I have TF spoked wheels) so drivers behind can see it better than a casual car show browser.

MAndrus

Cheap and cheerful but it works, it is now fitted directly to the hub cap with a plug connector.
Ray TF2884

Ray Lee

See http://www.ttalk.info/led_high_mounts.htm for what I've been running since '06. And, before that it was http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/HighMountLights.htm Bud

Bud Krueger

Here´s mine. Fixed to the spokes of the spare wheel with allen screws so can eb taken off easily should the spare be needed (never happend so far...)

Its clear LED, unobtrusive when off, but nice and bright red when on. And no additional strain on the brake light switch.

It´s motorcycle (Harley old school) standard, easy to get.

Rgds, Mike

Mike Fritsch

Mr. Andrus
There are many options out there. I like mine. I used a Lucas light mounted to my luggage rack. This light is the Lucas 493, I believe. They are regularly on ebay. It matches my backup light, as you can see.

I installed a brake light relay to protect the circuit. It is bright. It can be easily removed. And, no, I really never put anything on the rack that might block the brake light.

Tom
'54 TF

T Norby

Some good options. I'll post when I get something going.

MAndrus

good question and I appreciate the photos, it's all "grist for the mill" I will definitely add a 3rd light at some point.

Geoffrey M Baker

Due to my irrational allegiance to things Lucas, I mounted this Triumph TR2 rear stop lamp on my spare tire using a hand carved plinth. It plugs in so can be removed if the tire is changed. Believe this lamp is also used on some British motorcycles.

John Quilter (TD8986)

TD3966. Self-made construction combined with a halogen rear-fog-light...

Jasper

JL Nederhoed TD3966

Jasper,
I have always liked your design,, It gives the option for a single of twin lights,,
Is that a directional signal on the fender??

SPW

Steve Wincze

Steve,

Thanks. And yes the rear fenders have these tiny directional lights. They were mounted in November 1950, together with 2 trafficators under the windscreen mounts, and of course in combination with dual filaments in the original Lucas front fender ligths.

Jasper

JL Nederhoed TD3966

Don't know the make of these tiny lights. It's an aluminium housing with a red and bright lens.

A couple of years ago I've spotted the same lights on a '27 Renault saloon. Also in use as directional fender lights.

Jasper

JL Nederhoed TD3966

Jasper's come up with the perfect solution......

REAR BADGE BAR!!!!!!

I LIKE it!

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MAndrus

Jasper,
your light unit looks like the type we had in the UK.
It was mandatory to have lights when parked at night up to the 60's, these units JUST complied with the Law.
Ray TF 2884

Ray Lee

I've seen some done using the old Vincent/Velocette "STOP" taillight, which looks very nice being contemporary with our cars, though a little small for the purpose though but an LED conversion makes it respectably bright

(I'm saving a peace sign chopper tailight for the purpose).