Has anyone used "wire tape" as is used for undercarpet installations in
commercial construction. This type of wire is encased in flat "plastic"
which would go into the boot without interference with weatherstripping or
boot lid function.
Richard Bittmann
----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip" <tfsbj7@mindspring.com>
To: "Neil Goodman" <Neil.Goodman@businessobjects.com>
Cc: "AustinHealey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: A Third Stop Light
> Yes, it is possible. I bought a light assembly from JC Whitney, glued
> some heavy duty magnets in the bottom of the unit, covered the magnets
> with plastic goo until there was no chance of magnet metal coming in
> contact with the painted surface, and then added duct tape as a safety
> measure. This secures the third light to the trunk lid, but it is
> easily removable without leaving any marks. The wires out the back of
> the light were wrapped with electrician's tape and passed over the top
> of the boot lid, and tucked back into the boot via the boot lip. In
> other words the wires are vulnerable to wear each and every time the
> boot is closed.
>
> I check the wires regularly and I've replaced the electrician's tape
> whenever it appears worn. The insulation on the wires never has been
> knicked, and the electrician's tape (just a few wraps... not very bulky)
> allows the wires to pass into the trunk without too much damage to the
> rain seal. In fact, I've been in some pretty severe weather, and not
> had water in the boot. The electrician's tape has required replacement
> twice so far.... In 6 years!!!....
>
> Not too shabby... no mess on the original car, and much safer feeling
> when driving among "cell-phone-distracted-SUV-drivers"... not
> necessarily safer in fact, but the feeling is one of being safer...:-)
>
> Bullet connectors complete the job as y-connectors facilitate adding the
> third light without disrupting the original wiring.... If I want to make
> the car "original".. all I do is remove the light and reconnect the
> wiring in its original configuration.
>
> -skip-
>
> Neil Goodman wrote:
>>
>> Thanks John,
>>
>> Actually my question was how have people mounted the 3rd brake light
>> on the back shroud of a BJ8 & run the wiring to it, without drilling
>> holes in the shroud for the wiring (i.e. - release the magnets etc & be
>> back to the stock appearance).
>> Is this possible?
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