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_Ogre · 10-11-2013, 01:48 PM

i figure for $6.50 shipped on ebay, i'd buy a set to see.
9w led is a lot brighter than trying to use my brake lights to back up
maybe my limo tint rear window is the problem

hotrod1 · 10-11-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I'm using a backup camera. I got one free with the double Din Cd player that I bought so I figured what the heck. The only problem was I didn't want it sticking out like a wort.

It is flush with the roll pan. Most people dont even notice it.

I do like how well it works.

Marc

Hey Youngrodder:

Are those license plate bolts illuminated? It looks like you mounted them on the bottom of the plate shining up, if I am seeing things right. If so, how do they work, and are they ok shining up if that is the way they are mounted?

55metalmonkey · 10-11-2013, 02:13 PM

It wont be that bad to clean the shop. I'll put the kids to work...will only take a month or two

JK, hour or two and it's way over due anyway, getting hard to move stuff around without being paranoid that I'll ding up the fresh paint

**youngrodder** · 10-11-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Hey Youngrodder:

Are those license plate bolts illuminated? It looks like you mounted them on the bottom of the plate shining up, if I am seeing things right. If so, how do they work, and are they ok shining up if that is the way they are mounted?

Good eye. Yes when I added the the back up camera I had to change my plate to a flip down and I had to re-do my licenes plate light as I had one mounted where the camera is now.

The lights are inexspensive ($20 off EBay I think) and are SS. They work great. There is a single LED bulb and they throw off more than enough light. If you like I can get a pic in the dark.

Thanks
Marc

hotrod1 · 10-11-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Good eye. Yes when I added the the back up camera I had to change my plate to a flip down and I had to re-do my licenes plate light as I had one mounted where the camera is now.

The lights are inexspensive ($20 off EBay I think) and are SS. They work great. There is a single LED bulb and they throw off more than enough light. If you like I can get a pic in the dark.

Thanks
Marc

Sure, that would be great!

Nev68 · 10-12-2013, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i figure for $6.50 shipped on ebay, i'd buy a set to see.
9w led is a lot brighter than trying to use my brake lights to back up
maybe my limo tint rear window is the problem

$6.50, well worth the experiment.

Nordic · 10-12-2013, 04:19 PM

My setup. mounted on channel bar and attached to gas tank mounting bolts.

55metalmonkey · 10-13-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

I was thinking more of a shot from the bed showing how far behind the truck was lit up.

Well, I took this one from inside the box. the door is about 6' away from the back, drill is just for scale since everything in the background is white, shop lights off/ pitch black and no flash on the camera

hotrod1 · 10-13-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 55metalmonkey

Well, I took this one from inside the box. the door is about 6' away from the back, drill is just for scale since everything in the background is white, shop lights off/ pitch black and no flash on the camera

wow, looks like the lights are on.

55metalmonkey · 10-13-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

wow, looks like the lights are on.

For their size they are very bright,
I imagine the 9W ones that someone posted would be 2-3x brighter but I think these are fine for reverse lights

OrrieG · 10-13-2013, 04:15 PM

Wow, thanks for the pic, they throw out much more light that I thought. Now I need to rethink the way I was going!

55metalmonkey · 10-13-2013, 05:48 PM

Just checked my eBay account they were $6.99 for a pair with free shipping from Hong Kong. I wasn't so sure about them when I ordered them but thought if they sucked I would just use them as curtisy lights for under the dash.

OrrieG · 10-13-2013, 05:56 PM

Pulled the trigger on a 9w pair off ebay, $2.60 + free shipping! Will post pics of install when they get here. lorway1989 is the seller.

**youngrodder** · 10-29-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Sure, that would be great!

Here are the pics that I promised. This was taken with no flash and no garage lights on.

These little bolt lights give off a fair amount of light.

Marc

hotrod1 · 10-29-2013, 09:52 PM

thanks, look great!

10-11-2013, 01:48 PM	#26
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc i figure for $6.50 shipped on ebay, i'd buy a set to see. 9w led is a lot brighter than trying to use my brake lights to back up maybe my limo tint rear window is the problem __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-11-2013, 02:13 PM	#28
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc It wont be that bad to clean the shop. I'll put the kids to work...will only take a month or two JK, hour or two and it's way over due anyway, getting hard to move stuff around without being paranoid that I'll ding up the fresh paint

10-12-2013, 04:19 PM	#32
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc My setup. mounted on channel bar and attached to gas tank mounting bolts. Attached Images

10-13-2013, 04:15 PM	#36
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc Wow, thanks for the pic, they throw out much more light that I thought. Now I need to rethink the way I was going! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 10-13-2013 at 04:21 PM.

10-13-2013, 05:48 PM	#37
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc Just checked my eBay account they were $6.99 for a pair with free shipping from Hong Kong. I wasn't so sure about them when I ordered them but thought if they sucked I would just use them as curtisy lights for under the dash.

10-13-2013, 05:56 PM	#38
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc Pulled the trigger on a 9w pair off ebay, $2.60 + free shipping! Will post pics of install when they get here. lorway1989 is the seller. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-29-2013, 09:52 PM	#40
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Backup lights, beepers, camera, etc thanks, look great!

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