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a GM high mount stop light was this weekends mod.

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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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a GM high mount stop light was this weekends mod.

we have a couple yota lamps laying around, but I chose to use a GM LED light from an 01' Blazer because it looks much better then the tacked on looking yota peice. 3 holes,a little silicone and some soldering, and she's done.


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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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looks sweet! nice and clean!
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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looks sweet! nice and clean!
Very nice!
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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these things are nice and bright.

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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Nice work! Hopefully it'll save ya from being rearended by some idiot someday!
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Looks good! It would look better if it was colour matched!
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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thanks for the compliments.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Looks good! It would look better if it was colour matched!
Picky, picky, picky!!!
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Good stuff, this might just make it on my list of things to do.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Looks good...

A flashing one in the trailer hitch works well too.

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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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BAH, You beat me to it, I'm installing mine on the inside since I still have my spoiler.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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That looks really good! The lines match up very well.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Nice install- I see a new write-up in the tech section is in order......hint hint
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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BAH, You beat me to it, I'm installing mine on the inside since I still have my spoiler.
ATP, when you're done, post some pics. I have the spoiler too and have been contemplating this mod. I'd like to see how it turns out.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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very nice.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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3car, looks REALLY good! I've been thinking about adding a 3rd light and because the factory one looks tacky I kept putting it off. I thought about putting it inside also but then it has to be mounted flush against the glass to prevent reflection. This is definitely an excellent option. How much did it cost? Did you have to do some trimming to fit the contour of the roof?
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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3car,

i'd have to say that this is one of the better mods i've seen for a 2nd gen in a looong time.

you MUST do a write up and have corey post it in the tech section.

bob
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Question can you add a 3rd to a 2nd gen truck?

I love this one! I’ve been thinking about adding a 3rd brake light to my 2nd gen pickup for safety reasons and the fact that I’m ordering a fiberglass bed this week. How hard would it be? I would need to find the wire running under my cab and spice into it then run that up through my side panels and under the head liner, then drill through the cab and mount the light, right? Does any one know what wire I need to look for on an 88??!! I will go to jail the day I get rear ended by some biatch in a BMW because he wants to chat on his cell phone and not watch where he is going! "from experience " I don’t think a fiberglass bed would like a hit like that very much!
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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3car,

i'd have to say that this is one of the better mods i've seen for a 2nd gen in a looong time.

you MUST do a write up and have corey post it in the tech section.

bob
Will do. I will do that this weekend for sure.

Rob
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sutlTL
3car, looks REALLY good! I've been thinking about adding a 3rd light and because the factory one looks tacky I kept putting it off. I thought about putting it inside also but then it has to be mounted flush against the glass to prevent reflection. This is definitely an excellent option. How much did it cost? Did you have to do some trimming to fit the contour of the roof?
It was free for me. I work at a large auto recycler. I doubt you would pay over $15-20 at a local yard.

No trimming necessary, it fits perfectly.

These lights were used on Tahoes and Suburbans from 94' until 00' (i think 00'), baby blazers from 94' to 02', and I believe astro vans from 94, but im not sure.
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