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bige386 · 09-23-2012, 08:10 PM

Does anyone make a 6volt brake light bar for the back window ? Iv been told a couple times that my brake lights on my 46 are hard to see. Meaning that when the brakes are applied the person behind me couldn't see that the lights are illuminated. I looked around on the net for a 6v brake light bar but didn't find one. Just wondering if anyone here has one and how good does it work oh yes and where did ya get it.
Thanks

oldford2 · 09-23-2012, 08:16 PM

Brakelighter has one. I have one and it also signals turns.
John
http://jandlenterprise.com/products/products.htm

George49Ford · 09-23-2012, 08:51 PM

Me too - easy to install, and works great!

Bruno · 09-23-2012, 09:42 PM

Brakelighter has a LED bar that fits in rear window and is GREAT!! Very easy to install and very easily seen by traffic behind you.

4dFord/SC · 09-23-2012, 09:53 PM

Here's a battery-powered alternative that works well: http://www.brakeflasher.com

tudorbilll · 09-24-2012, 02:08 AM

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Paint the inside of your tail housing White two coats works very good.you can get an led display they replace your bulbs from http://lambertenterprises.com/ these things work. I have them on my 35. I also have the break lighter Tell lambert your voltage and polarity ground if you have turn signal you wil need a resistant load also he sells that too.

sturgis 39 · 09-24-2012, 03:06 AM

I would install six volt bulbs instead of 12 volt. This made a big difference for me. I was sure they were 6 volt but after the HP stopped me to tell me my taillights were dim I realized I had the wrong bulbs. They were reproduction taillights that came with 12 volt bulbs. They are nice and bright now.

bige386 · 09-24-2012, 04:17 PM

Thanks a lot for all of the information. I did try the white paint trick but didnt work very well. I still am told my taillights and brake lights are very dim. I like the rear window strip and I like the LED tail lights from Lambert. This winter while the car is having a little down time I believe Ill get one or the other and install them on my 46. Maybe Santa Clause will bring me a set of the LED's.

Rich Overton · 09-24-2012, 05:46 PM

Just a suggestion. I have a '48. They are certainly not as bright as a 12V might be but they can be seen and they pass state inspection every year. Make sure that you have a very good ground. Try grounding the housing with an aux. lead to a CLEAN SPOT on the chassis. See if that makes a difference. Those rear window strips work great though. I was at a car show last week and a '35 sedan had one. Impressive.

Rich O.

cmbrucew · 09-24-2012, 05:47 PM

bige386
Just for drill, check the voltage at the tail light and the brake light with the lights on bright.
You might have some dirty or loose connections or grounds.
Your analog VOM will tell you.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

Steves46 · 09-24-2012, 06:00 PM

The brakelighter bar is top notch and a great investment for additional safety. And if I may also say, the customer service is second to none. Steve

09-23-2012, 08:10 PM	#1
bige386 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	6Volt brake light bar Does anyone make a 6volt brake light bar for the back window ? Iv been told a couple times that my brake lights on my 46 are hard to see. Meaning that when the brakes are applied the person behind me couldn't see that the lights are illuminated. I looked around on the net for a 6v brake light bar but didn't find one. Just wondering if anyone here has one and how good does it work oh yes and where did ya get it. Thanks __________________ The Lord is the light--allow Him to guide you.

09-23-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Brakelighter has one. I have one and it also signals turns. John http://jandlenterprise.com/products/products.htm

09-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#3
George49Ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 179	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Me too - easy to install, and works great!

09-23-2012, 09:42 PM	#4
Bruno Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 86	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Brakelighter has a LED bar that fits in rear window and is GREAT!! Very easy to install and very easily seen by traffic behind you.

09-23-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Here's a battery-powered alternative that works well: http://www.brakeflasher.com

09-24-2012, 02:08 AM	#6
tudorbilll Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 29	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Paint the inside of your tail housing White two coats works very good.you can get an led display they replace your bulbs from http://lambertenterprises.com/ these things work. I have them on my 35. I also have the break lighter Tell lambert your voltage and polarity ground if you have turn signal you wil need a resistant load also he sells that too.

09-24-2012, 03:06 AM	#7
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: 6Volt brake light bar I would install six volt bulbs instead of 12 volt. This made a big difference for me. I was sure they were 6 volt but after the HP stopped me to tell me my taillights were dim I realized I had the wrong bulbs. They were reproduction taillights that came with 12 volt bulbs. They are nice and bright now. __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.

09-24-2012, 04:17 PM	#8
bige386 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Thanks a lot for all of the information. I did try the white paint trick but didnt work very well. I still am told my taillights and brake lights are very dim. I like the rear window strip and I like the LED tail lights from Lambert. This winter while the car is having a little down time I believe Ill get one or the other and install them on my 46. Maybe Santa Clause will bring me a set of the LED's. __________________ The Lord is the light--allow Him to guide you.

09-24-2012, 05:46 PM	#9
Rich Overton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 135	Re: 6Volt brake light bar Just a suggestion. I have a '48. They are certainly not as bright as a 12V might be but they can be seen and they pass state inspection every year. Make sure that you have a very good ground. Try grounding the housing with an aux. lead to a CLEAN SPOT on the chassis. See if that makes a difference. Those rear window strips work great though. I was at a car show last week and a '35 sedan had one. Impressive. Rich O.

09-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#10
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: 6Volt brake light bar bige386 Just for drill, check the voltage at the tail light and the brake light with the lights on bright. You might have some dirty or loose connections or grounds. Your analog VOM will tell you. Bruce Works good Lasts long time

09-24-2012, 06:00 PM	#11
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: 6Volt brake light bar The brakelighter bar is top notch and a great investment for additional safety. And if I may also say, the customer service is second to none. Steve __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

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