Re: [DML] 3rd Brake Light/Led Lights

["Walter" <Whalt@xxxx>]

At the SEDOC car show last month, I saw two DeLoreans equipped with 3rd
brake lights. Both cars were done with the same brand of light fixture.
One of the cars belonged to Bob Zilla, so I had him show me how he hooked it
up. He used two (what he called generic) LED fixtures that "could be found
at any auto parts store". I haven't been looking real hard, but I haven't
found any yet. He mounted one on either side of the center support under
the top louver using 3M double sided tape. When the lights are off, they
are well hidden. When on, they look factory original with the exception of
a missing segment between the fixtures where the louver center support is.

I was before considering using a 3rd brake light from an SUV such as what is
used on the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Blazer, Jimmy, etc. But this would have
to be mounted on top of the louver and require a hole drilled through to run
the wire. I have seen photos of a couple of DeLoreans equipped this way.
The owner of one said that he thought it looked factory original. For lack
of anything better, I would say this is the way to go. But I like the Bob
Zilla method better.

If JC Whitney has a catalogue online that shows the light that you are
thinking of using, then send me a link to it.

Walt Tampa, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxx>

> Has anyone mounted a LED 3rd brake light? Are they any good? Was going
to
> order one from JC Whitney catalog.