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Subject:Re: third brake light delight
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:06:20 -0800

William,

found amber LEDs (both round and oval configurations) at the local
White/Western Star truck dealer/repair place. Seems to be a common running
light upgrade on "beeg reegs"

Alistair

> From: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
> Reply-To: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:59:17 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: third brake light delight
>
> I had a friend step on my brakes after I installed my third LED brake light at
> the top of my AC shelf so I could see the effect from behind the van. I just
> love the extra safety and the new, modern look that the 3rd brake light gives
> to the Vanagon.
>
> Now, I only wish I could find amber LED lights so that I could install them on
> the top left and right for up high signal lights. But I can not find amber
> LEDs and do not want to use red ones. I have seen cars with red turn signals
> in the side mirrors but prefer to use amber if I can find them.
>
> Does anyone know a source for amber LED lights?
>
> The 3rd brake light was an easy install. Thanks to the list members who
> recommended that improvement. Our brake lights are so low that those cars
> following close behind may not always see us stopping. As I see it a 3rd brake
> light up high helps us protect our beloved investment and our family inside
> from avoidable mishaps.
>
> William P.
>