I have pix of two different approaches to the third brake light question at http://subyjake.googlepages.com/vanagonstuff. I prefer the Astro Van solution on the Westy top. It looks stock and is REALLY visible, especially at night. YMMV On 9/27/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > The reason you didn't find anything is no Vanagons (of ANY year) came > with installed 3rd brake lights. > > In my '85 Westy, I installed a "Hog-Lite" (designed for under the > trip-pac of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, which has 50 LEDs and works > well. I mounted it inside, though, and it shows through the hatch glass. > > Now ... some Vanagon owners purchased the VW logo replacement 3rd brake > light from Brazil which is likely what you're talking about. > > Mike > > > > Kyle Davis wrote: > > Hey all, > > > > I know this is probably a FAQ, and I did a google, but > > couldn't readily find the exact following question: > > > > Is there any benefit is using the back hatch off of a > > 1987 vanagon on a pre-1987 vanagon to utilize the > > third brake light that was mandated by US safety laws? > > > > I'm just kind of wondering about this right now. From > > a practical standpoint, if I'm going to repaint the > > vehicle anyway, would it matter? Would it fit? > > > > If it doesn't fit, I'm not too worried. The rear > > hatch is one of the more rust-free parts on my camper > > bus. > > > > Kyle > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who > knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 > > >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/ |
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