I think that light is an add-on. I can't say I've ever seen one on a wagon before. I would think you'd want the light mounted higher to be more effective. But I suppose any 3rd brake light is better than none.
83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
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Gotcha.. thinking more about it .. it has a small trailer hitch so whoever did that may have added on the 3rd light. Makes more sense. Either way I hope it's properly tied in to brake lights - I will put in a bright LED if I can get that sucker open. Thanks Jack!
You're welcome buddy.
Your wagon looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure it attracted much attention. Next to that El Camino, it makes it look like a 4X4.
An LED bulb in the 3rd brake light might enhance the effectiveness of the lamp. Although I've heard that LED bulbs don't work that well. It might still be worth a try.
Your wagon looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure it attracted much attention. Next to that El Camino, it makes it look like a 4X4.
An LED bulb in the 3rd brake light might enhance the effectiveness of the lamp. Although I've heard that LED bulbs don't work that well. It might still be worth a try.
The third brake light I've always added to my Gbody wagons in the past came on late 80s to early 90s FWD celebrity/century wagons.
It will bolt right onto the handle for the rear glass. These lights have 3 bulbs in them and are nice and bright.
It will bolt right onto the handle for the rear glass. These lights have 3 bulbs in them and are nice and bright.
Forgot to update the hot 3rd brake light discussion! It's working. Haha
We got through a lot of the electrical issues such as turn signals, parking lights etc. Still a couple more problems to trace. I added a sweet security feature (hidden switch nonsense). I am driving it more regularly and it is super fun to drive! It handles well, has gobs of power, and I still need to get the new exhaust components installed BUT I do like the raspy and how crazy engine braking sounds so I drive it in 1st and 2nd as much as possible.
We got through a lot of the electrical issues such as turn signals, parking lights etc. Still a couple more problems to trace. I added a sweet security feature (hidden switch nonsense). I am driving it more regularly and it is super fun to drive! It handles well, has gobs of power, and I still need to get the new exhaust components installed BUT I do like the raspy and how crazy engine braking sounds so I drive it in 1st and 2nd as much as possible.
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That looks great, man. Very effective, too..Forgot to update the hot 3rd brake light discussion! It's working. Haha
We got through a lot of the electrical issues such as turn signals, parking lights etc. Still a couple more problems to trace. I added a sweet security feature (hidden switch nonsense). I am driving it more regularly and it is super fun to drive! It handles well, has gobs of power, and I still need to get the new exhaust components installed BUT I do like the raspy and how crazy engine braking sounds so I drive it in 1st and 2nd as much as possible.
What are you using for your brake light bulbs? , they look pretty bright.
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Wooo! Thank you. I asked to reopen the thread because I have been working on improving some things on the car, and will post up photos and more information shortly.
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