Anyone running a backup light.

[ZGjethro]

I have a hard time backing up after it gets dark. I purchased two LED lights, http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo ... ight/1222/ which are pretty much the same diameter as the rear tail lights. I am going to mount them just outside of the tail lights and put a toggle switch on the dash. I think they will look like they belong, although a halogen would match better. What are others doing for backup lighting, and for license plate lighting?

[Cal_Gary]

I run a license plate light, taking a universal one, used sealer to attach it to a big magnet I got at the local craft shop and ran a hot wire with pigtail plug off my taillight harness. Also added a ground wire from the underside of the license plate bolt, again with pigtail plug to ensure a good ground. Finally, painted it 24087 Gillespie. This way it's street legal but also removable in 5 seconds if I wish to go with a straight military look. I'll post a picture tomorrow.
Gary

[Monkey Man]

I have a tank headlight on the back, gives an excellent spread of light and it's pretty well bulletproof.

MM

[ZGjethro]

I have a tank headlight on the back, gives an excellent spread of light and it's pretty well bulletproof.

MM

Now that I have to see! How about some pics?

[pwrwagonfire]

I put one of these on either side of my rear bumper, with a separate switch on the dash...I like it!

[Monkey Man]

I have a tank headlight on the back, gives an excellent spread of light and it's pretty well bulletproof.

MM

Now that I have to see! How about some pics?

Here you go Jethro, I run front and rear marker lights on the rear so I can maintain the Australian transport standard and the 2 worklights are turned out blackout markers with halogen lights installed in the body.

Photo's fixed!!

MM

Tank Headlight



Modified Blackout Marker



Combination Rear Lights



Arse End of Truck

[T. Highway]

MM,

Very nice job making it look like it was all factory installed.

Bert

[ZGjethro]

Interesting looking vehicle MM. What model of truck is that? Is it a utility truck or a troop transport?

[m-37Bruce]

It's all of the above, MM has it rigged for prospecting/camping and a growing family. I guess Tony never got around to making an album..........this is not a suggestion MM, let's get on the ball TROOP!
It is a real nice version, a down-under one at that.

[Monkey Man]

Somewhat obvious hint taken Bruce, or was that a direct order?? , my website never did get completed, might be time to slip an album into photobucket and make it public??

MM

[m-37Bruce]

Criky mate, not an order, but lots of newbies haven't seen your rig.

[Monkey Man]

I'll do something up soon, the website was to show the build of the truck, it was Lifer's idea and since he's passed on I haven't really been into it but I should get a move on with it I guess....
NB - I have reserved Chuck's user ID so it cannot be re-used, I know there are plenty of Lifer's out there but there will always only be one at G741, I am sure he is watching over us.

MM