Home Made Sequential Taillights

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Re: Home Made Sequential Taillights

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Mike, just clarifying that I need 4 modules,, 2 per side?
I'm getting s pair of lences from redhotcomet, there is snow on the ground :evil: so time to be in the shop.
I'm in the process of learning how to remove the chrome trim rings from the lences as I have a broken one to practice on.
If anyone has experience I would like to hear (well read) your experience.
If I come up with something I'll post it.
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SASSY wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:50 am
Mike, just clarifying that I need 4 modules,, 2 per side?
Yes 4, I have found them as sets of 5 on eBay for $10 or so, that is what I bought last time, so one spare.
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I'm in the process of learning how to remove the chrome trim rings from the lences as I have a broken one to practice on.
That is something I want to know for sure so make sure to share what you learn, I will most likely go back to my original taillights when I dig them out, the only reason I bought the set I have now is my originals are full of spiderweb looking cracks, but everything is ok as far as I remember :roll: the current pair one is good and one is cracked and has a bent ring.

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Started new thread about the lenses here in bodyshop.
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Re: Home Made Sequential Taillights

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Well I got the sequential taillights to work on the bench. Mike wasn't sure if the system would work with incadesant bulbs cause he had switched over to l e ds. I didn't want to spend about $120 on 6 bulbs so I worked it and yes incandescents work!
The adjustable led flashers he talked about in the vids also work and allow sequential speed adjustment.
https://youtu.be/yw2B66Vf0ao
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That's awesome :D
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That is cool!!
My first car was a 68 cougar, I always liked sequential lights.

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Good info... Gonna look good on my '63 S-22

5 pack of timers available on Amazon for $16+

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bmmaurer wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:51 am
Good info... Gonna look good on my '63 S-22
Go for it, Bruce! They would look best for a '63 S-22, IMO.
More pronounced flashy effect! :D

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Joe Travers wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:49 am
bmmaurer wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:51 am
Good info... Gonna look good on my '63 S-22
Go for it, Bruce! They would look best for a '63 S-22, IMO.
More pronounced flashy effect! :D

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Gonna loose the backup light option but might figure something out for location in the future.

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Re: Home Made Sequential Taillights

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Hey Guys,

If I do this on my S-22 I need to add b/u lights or go without. Here's a few photoshop options... What do you guys think?

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By License Plate...

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Or Rear Panel...
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bmmaurer wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:30 am
Gonna loose the backup light option but might figure something out for location in the future.
You beat me to it! I was going to suggest #2; add Custom backup lens on inside, replace white center lens w/ red.

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The ones on the rear panel look more "factory", IMO.

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This guy is hooked on the look, I would say addicted :shock:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dezaI_q ... roAmerican

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bmmaurer wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 11:16 am
Hey Guys,

If I do this on my S-22 I need to add b/u lights or go without. Here's a few photoshop options... What do you guys think?

CometBruce

By License Plate...

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Or Rear Panel...
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Im thinking a row of leds above the licence plate half hidden by the bumper, probably work on your car too.
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