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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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High Wing Brake light....

I'm planning on installling a 91 wing on my 87 when I paint it......of course, I loose the third brake light when i remove the original spoiler....I've been thinking about installing a brake light in the wing itself......has anyone done this?.........i realize this will require wing surgery..........but if it's been done before, what make and model of light was used? Thanks
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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you might be able to use a LED unit from a old honda accord.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Thanks- I know it will have to be something very low profiel- like a half inch high or so............
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Sounds like the Honda unit would do it then ... some of them were very low profile. I think this one is from a '98???



DiNunzio ... where u live in Pittsburgh? I used to live in Bridgeville ... just north of Cannonsburg and just south of Scott Twp.

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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Hey thanks- I'll go to a Honda dealer and see what they can get for me. Pat
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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I think I remember seeing a guy on here that bought one off e-bay that already had the light in it. Might be working checking into.

Good luck!
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Yeah I've seen them with the light already in it too. Can't think where though
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