NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Pre 84 => Topic started by: AB_in_AUS on March 27, 2016, 08:37:39 PM

Title: Reversing Lights
Post by: AB_in_AUS on March 27, 2016, 08:37:39 PM

I have a 79 and for ADR compliance I have re-wired the indicators to come through the reversing lights and changed the lenses to orange. I was thinking of fitting an extra reversing light and was wondering what others have done. Suggestions and pic greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Reversing Lights
Post by: Scott on March 29, 2016, 08:58:02 AM

I installed a Narva led strip above the number plate.  Lights things up pretty well. 

http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,6964.48.html (http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,6964.48.html)

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l238/S_c_o_t_t_W/vette/13032011388.jpg)

Title: Re: Reversing Lights
Post by: AB_in_AUS on April 03, 2016, 10:58:25 AM

thx, alan

Title: Re: Reversing Lights
Post by: AB_in_AUS on May 14, 2016, 05:34:37 PM

hi Guys,

Just thought I'd share where I finished up. I ended up using High Power 3535 Chip 1157 Switchback LED Turn Signal Light Bulbs which I found on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191482522785 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191482522785)

From the single bulb you get an amber light and a white light depending on what circuit is activated.

I replaced the original reversing light socket with two Corvette Original Drivers Side LH Taillight Brake Lamp Repair Sockets, connected the yellow wire to the relevant indicator wire and the brown wires to the revering light wire.  I had to slightly modify the socket to fit the reversing light lense.

To modify the lenses, I cut the reversing light lense on the seam were the lense and back joined with a jig on a band saw. I painted out the red part of the lense with silver paint and then re-glued the two haves. They look completely stock in daylight.

Works a treat!!!