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Nova_Cobra64 · 12-03-2002, 10:49 PM

Hey I picked up a bunch of purple 1156 bulbs to put in my truck. I want to put some under the hood and in the cab, which should be pretty straight forward. However, I think it would be cool to put a couple in the grill. Unfortunatly it doesn't look like this will be really easy to do without making it look funny. I was thinking I might have to fabricate some type of mount at school in order to make the set-up look clean in terms of physical appearance. Has anybody done this and have some examples? Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 12-04-2002, 12:17 AM

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Any suggestions

Yeah...check your local laws first. That's a big no - no in pretty much all states...just some of them you can get away with it.

*Shane* · 12-04-2002, 12:19 AM

I agree with 'Hornmail on this one ... any lamps or lights on the front of a vehicle has to be either white or yellow/orange. Or so I have always been told.

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-04-2002, 01:25 AM

I'll talk to my uncle(local police officer). I have been told that around here they mainly go after blue and red lights. Any other color is all right as long as it isn't out in the open.

67cst · 12-04-2002, 01:39 AM

i bet it would look pretty cool, just make sure you dont cross the rice line....pppleaaseeeee

Longhorn Man · 12-04-2002, 01:40 AM

all it takes is a trip to a neighboring town. An officer sees you...and BAM, a huge fine. It is easy for a cop to convince the judge that it looks like a blue light...esp in a small town with mayors court...they just want your money there.

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-04-2002, 10:59 AM

67cst: Don't worry, it's under control

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longhornmail: I shouldn't have too much of a problem. The light will be rigged up on a switch so I will be able to turn it off at my discretion. Also a lot of the RCMP around here don't work that way. Generally you get a warning and if it happens again you get a fine(sometimes you even get another warning). Plus I don't travel a whole lot other than to go to the lake. It's half an hour away, but still patrolled mainly by our detachment.

lukecp · 12-04-2002, 01:05 PM

I modified the bowtie in the middle of my grille in my '72 to be lighted. I took out the stock blue "lens" in the middle, cut a new one out of plexiglass, gave it a light coat of blue spray paint, and installed a light behind it. I hooked the light up to my marker lights, so it comes on when i pull the light know 1/2 way out. I have never had an officer say anything about, and i have had it on there for about a year so far.

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-07-2002, 11:02 AM

Well, I talked to my uncle last night. He said if they are dull lights that won't be placed in a visible spot and are hooked up on a toggle switch, then it would be allright. He said that the highway patrol would be the one to watch out for, but I won't drive down the highway with them on.

12-03-2002, 10:49 PM	#1
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	Colored Lights In Grill Hey I picked up a bunch of purple 1156 bulbs to put in my truck. I want to put some under the hood and in the cab, which should be pretty straight forward. However, I think it would be cool to put a couple in the grill. Unfortunatly it doesn't look like this will be really easy to do without making it look funny. I was thinking I might have to fabricate some type of mount at school in order to make the set-up look clean in terms of physical appearance. Has anybody done this and have some examples? Any suggestions? Thanks!

12-04-2002, 01:25 AM	#4
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	I'll talk to my uncle(local police officer). I have been told that around here they mainly go after blue and red lights. Any other color is all right as long as it isn't out in the open. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

12-04-2002, 01:39 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i bet it would look pretty cool, just make sure you dont cross the rice line....pppleaaseeeee __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-04-2002, 10:59 AM	#7
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	67cst: Don't worry, it's under control . longhornmail: I shouldn't have too much of a problem. The light will be rigged up on a switch so I will be able to turn it off at my discretion. Also a lot of the RCMP around here don't work that way. Generally you get a warning and if it happens again you get a fine(sometimes you even get another warning). Plus I don't travel a whole lot other than to go to the lake. It's half an hour away, but still patrolled mainly by our detachment. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

12-04-2002, 01:05 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I modified the bowtie in the middle of my grille in my '72 to be lighted. I took out the stock blue "lens" in the middle, cut a new one out of plexiglass, gave it a light coat of blue spray paint, and installed a light behind it. I hooked the light up to my marker lights, so it comes on when i pull the light know 1/2 way out. I have never had an officer say anything about, and i have had it on there for about a year so far. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-04-2002, 12:19 AM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I agree with 'Hornmail on this one ... any lamps or lights on the front of a vehicle has to be either white or yellow/orange. Or so I have always been told.

12-04-2002, 01:40 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	all it takes is a trip to a neighboring town. An officer sees you...and BAM, a huge fine. It is easy for a cop to convince the judge that it looks like a blue light...esp in a small town with mayors court...they just want your money there.

12-07-2002, 11:02 AM	#9
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	Well, I talked to my uncle last night. He said if they are dull lights that won't be placed in a visible spot and are hooked up on a toggle switch, then it would be allright. He said that the highway patrol would be the one to watch out for, but I won't drive down the highway with them on.



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