I did a similar thing on my BN1 but I attached reflector tape to magnetic
material, like used on those stick on the door signs, and just put it on the
rear bumper at night. I used the white and red striped material, it would
really show up.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: <bn1@pacbell.net>
To: <Awgertoo@aol.com>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: MKI improvements - was:Turn signal help?
Awgertoo@aol.com wrote:
><snip>
>I converted the reflectors on my BN1 to serve as turn signals, leaving the
>original three-function light to serve as brake and running light. The
>conversion could just as easily be done on six-cylinder cars. Jim's
>observation about
>retaining a reflector is very sound and I will add one or put retroflective
>tape on the bumper.
><snip>
>
>Best--Michael Oritt, 100 Le Mans
>
>
Hi Michael,
I, too, was concerned about rear visibility at night since my early BN1
has no reflectors. I did two things: First, I added relays and run
halogen bulbs in the tail lights making them as bright as possible. And
second, was an idea I stole from Mal Doherty after following his Healey
home from dinner one night. He had added reflective tape to the rear
shroud flange that hangs down. Believe me, it shows up for a great
distance. My car is Carmine Red so the red tape is hardly noticeable.
You might wish to consider that as a less obtrusive solution than
putting tape on the bumper.
Cheers,
Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663
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