Nigel A Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 In the process of fitting a Surrey Top and would like to take the opportunity to install a high vis brake light in the back light. Havent found anything suitable so looking for recommendations. Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Not sure but I think Stuart has one fitted to his. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 here's one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Stuart showed me at his workshop, his is on the upper end of the window, much higher. That gave me later the idea to realise this also on my softtop with a braking light to clip on - like on a bicycle. Another project for a time far in the future - or next week ???? Edited July 17, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I have fitted on in the same place as help on my TR6 hard top. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253324992026 Works well Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) In the process of fitting a Surrey Top and would like to take the opportunity to install a high vis brake light in the back light. Havent found anything suitable so looking for recommendations. Cheers Nigel Hi NigelMaybe one of these may fit https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/lighting-high-level-3rd-brake-lights#/pageSize=20&viewMode=grid&orderBy=0 Edited July 17, 2018 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Not very high level Stef, surely would be better at top of screen. I am following this thread with interest since I am looking at fitting such a light to my car. Can the wires be tucked under the glazing rubber so as to be invisible? Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) I made my own as I couldnt find anything suitable for the window shape. It helps that as my Surrey frame is fibreglass I bonded a section of wood in across the top so I have something to screw it too. It has a strip of red LED`s on the rear with a rubber seal below it up against the window to prevent any light spill downwards and on the front side it has a strip of white LED`s that are used as an interior light.Wires run up each side through the headlining in the frame and down through the rear quarter panels and the interior light is switched under the dash at the moment but will probably eventually go to a door switch too, I also have two white LED strips in the foot wells as well, the inside of the car is like daylight with them all on! Stuart. Edited July 17, 2018 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I made one up a couple of years ago which has worked well, and avoids either sticking anything to the glass or lining (which can drop off in the heat), and greatly minimises light spill at night. The fixing requires no drilling, using the rubber glass seal. The wires are also tucked under the seal. It was described in the NLG newsletter at the time. PM me if you want a copy of the article. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Not very high level Stef, surely would be better at top of screen. I am following this thread with interest since I am looking at fitting such a light to my car. Can the wires be tucked under the glazing rubber so as to be invisible? Tim. This is why. Been looking for LED 2-in-one to no avail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I like Stuart’s idea of interior/brake light but unfortunately haven’t the time (or Skill!) to make a similar one. I am using a fibreglass backlight so have just shaped and bonded in a piece of wood as per Stuart. It made a pleasant change working with wood instead of metal. I have purchased this for now, but might change at a later date if something better comes along. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/pedestal-mount-28-led-high-level-brake-light-255mm Thanks for your help Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 I like Stuart’s idea of interior/brake light but unfortunately haven’t the time (or Skill!) to make a similar one. I am using a fibreglass backlight so have just shaped and bonded in a piece of wood as per Stuart. It made a pleasant change working with wood instead of metal. I have purchased this for now, but might change at a later date if something better comes along. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/pedestal-mount-28-led-high-level-brake-light-255mm Thanks for your help Nigel Nigel You may find that one will sit too low and be right in your view through your rear view mirror. I only made mine up from a sheet of 18SWG steel bent in a "L" with a short piece of rubber seal similar to the splash panel seal to stop downward light spill and two LED strips like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5050-LED-Strip-Light-12V-Car-Caravan-White-Blue-Red-Green-Warm-White-10-30-cm/262453353235?epid=1767713089&hash=item3d1b705b13%3Am%3AmA1MPmcnLQHqRd-eVx9ZoHA&var=561256772546&_sacat=0&_nkw=led+strip+lights+12v&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R5.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XLED+ST.TRS0 One white for interior and one red for the brake light. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi Stuart It arrived today and with the mount removed it looks like I should be able to mount it flush with the top using some double sided sticky pads. Will post pictures, but first I have to complete the trimming, cardboad patterns and metal trim pieces cut so just have to cut the leather and stick it on. Great fun as I usually spend more time cleaning off all the excess glue!! Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 A quick update Stuart was right of course about it being too low. Sticky pad didnt work very well, so I ended up shortening the bracket and this is the end result. Time will tell if it gets in the way Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewMAshton Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 For information really, when I fitted my ROB I had a frame fabricated and welded to the bar which houses the led, very professional looking and at the right height, cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I bought one from Bettercarlighting , good stickers and the the ability to get the correct angle too. the wires are hidden under the Surrey trim. Cheers, trevor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvue8e Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I have fitted on in the same place as help on my TR6 hard top. https://rover.ebay.c...tm/253324992026 Works well Tim https://rover.ebay.c...tm/253324992026 Thanks for this information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Another topic I should have finished but here goes. Half way to ANGOULÊME last year the vibrations caused the flimsy bracket to snap so disconnected it and did without. Have now taken it to pieces and done away with the mounting bracket, drilled a couple of holes throug the body and screwed it back in place. it now sits flush and nothing to break so another job done! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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