Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17

Thread: reverse lights

  1. #1

    Default reverse lights

    who has a concept for reverse lights? my plan is to install gama goat style stop lights because they have the same conical shape as the typical rear stop light but provide more visiblity. however with these there is no clear lens-its all red. my bumper has about a 2" diameter hole just inboard of the stop light mount on both sides and i thought about adding something there. just not sure what that something should be? i checked saturn surplus but didnt see something that small...just want it to look like it really belongs there. anyone pondered this one yet?
    ian
    Formerly 1967 M715 #13889

  2. #2

    Default

    Sounds like the holes for the trailer plug and the blackout light wires. Are you thinking light for you to see where you're backing or for others to see your intent?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Springdale, Arkansas
    Posts
    1,431

    Default

    I think thats a great idea, put some kind of small spotlight, say 1000 candle power (haha) for rearward vision in reverse. Not "tactical" per se' -but effective.
    Seriously if you figure something out, post some pics...

  4. #4

    Default

    im talking about reverse indicator lights. I drive my truck nearly every day, which means i need to comply with the rules of the road. sortof.
    ian
    Formerly 1967 M715 #13889

  5. #5

    Default

    Use tractor flood lamps. They are about the same size as the GamaGoat lenses, but have a nice rubber housing with a PAR-36 bulb. They run about $12 at parts stores and cast a nice wide beam pattern. Very visible and useful.
    -What We Have, We Hold-

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Fort Smith, Arkansas
    Posts
    911

    Default

    The T-98 and all but the 1968 sm420's don't have the reverse light switch on the tranny. If you have a newer Tranny, you'll be good. If not, an idea I had a while back was to buy a shifter knob from summit that has the switch for NOS or whatever, and using this witch to activate the brke lights. I decided to not however, since I would need an indicator on the dash to remind my dumb-butt if the lights were on or off. Instead, I'm using the switch for the horn until I can get the correct button setup working.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 1998
    Location
    North Central Wisconsin
    Posts
    11,520

    Default

    Get one of those switches that has a light in it and comes on when the switch is on....

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    northern Arizona
    Posts
    1,025

    Default

    Jon, didn't you post a pic of somebody who rigged up a reverse light switch on a T-98?

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Washington State
    Posts
    1,652

    Default

    Go to www.trucklite.com they have all sorts of neat lights. I will probably get something from them for backup, underhood, and in cab lighting.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Giddings, Texas
    Posts
    7,729

    Default

    Here is the stock right rear light and the black out brake light.



    I got some lights that are military, but I don't know what from. They are the same "bucket" as the stock M715 marker lights, but have a clear lense and only 2 of the 3 light sockets have wires and bulbs. I used the hole in the rear frame between the pintle and the left Buperette. I then wired it into my NV4500 reverse switch and used a relay so I can turn it on by itself it I want.

    This is the best picture I have of it here at work.

    Remember if you didn't build it you can't call it yours.

    6.2 powered M715, 5 M1009's, M416, 2 M101's, 2 M105's, 3 M35's, M1007 6.5 turbo Suburban project called Cowdog.

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz...HGkBCfhXZ5iuaw

Similar Threads

  1. 24v led lights
    By FullBird in forum Modified Tech
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: February 8th, 2010, 03:07 PM
  2. brute4c : Reverse lights switch for T98
    By brute4c in forum PseudoZone - Mod Tech Archive
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: December 15th, 2009, 08:05 PM
  3. Lights?
    By johnny rezny in forum Open Discussion
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: April 30th, 2008, 12:05 PM
  4. reverse light
    By stranman in forum Stock Tech
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: March 30th, 2007, 08:39 PM
  5. Reverse Lights
    By Barrman in forum Modified Tech Archives
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: May 16th, 2004, 09:01 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


Site Upgrade, Design Modifications & Administrative Support by:
Palm River Enterprises LLC, IT Solutions
President: Tom King, User ID=teking
This site is owned and operated by:
M715 Zone, LLC
President: Jon Schmidt, User ID=brute4c


If you have any suggestions, comments, problems or questions, contact:  brute4c@m715zone.com
Use of this site means you understand and agree to our TERMS OF USE

Copyright Notice:
This web site is subject to the protection of the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. Except for Personal Use Only, you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information obtained from any part of the M715 Zone website without the prior written permission of M715 Zone, LLC. Written permission can only be obtained by contacting brute4c@m715zone.com

Copyright 1998-2024