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Old 01-12-2012, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vettdreamer
This is my desk project

Outstanding. How did the exhaust tip aspect come together?
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Originally Posted by Classic-Chevy-Guy
How does this look:



And now for the lights:



I run mine off of an old battery which I keep attached to a trickle charger. Used some standard wall switches to control the light circuits:

1) Running Lights, 2) Brake Lights, and 3) Backup.

Also, if you want to mount the bumper flat to the wall, you need to cut the bottom off, so it follows the same width as the top and sides.

PM me if you have any questions.

BTW, REDVET is the plate on my 64 Coupe!!!!
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Old 01-13-2012, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by B y r o n
Unless I'm mistaken most automatic sprinklers run off a 12V transformer plugged into a wall socket. Wire in a pressure switch under a mat and when you drive onto it the switch would trigger the brake lights to let you know you've pulled in far enough.
I tried running off of 12v TRANSFORMERS, and found that I could not get the proper amount of AMPS to run all of the lights. I think that there are larger 12v transformers, but the battery solution seems to meet my needs.

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I agree. It will be a patio-type bar and outdoor kitchen. Got the perfect space for it as well. I'll make the lights do different things as well. Also love the desk version, and the Vette-seat office chair I think I saw on Corvette Central ...
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Old 01-13-2012, 08:25 AM
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Here is mine, I haven't set up the lights to work



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Nice job Capt Van.
Old 01-13-2012, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyLee
Outstanding. How did the exhaust tip aspect come together?
looks like old aluminum cans? The white desk is my far the best
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Originally Posted by Vel-Yellowc6
looks like old aluminum cans? The white desk is my far the best
Thanks and for the guys wondering the tips are stainless steel coffee mugs there are a few more pics in my profile pics

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Bought the rear end, with all lenses in the parts swap area @ Corvettes @ Carlisle last fall. Had to search out the wiring harness (which includes the sockets to all the lights), then buy the bulbs. To make the lights work, whether individually like mine or all at once, I bought the 19amp 13.8v power supply from Radio Shack for $80 and wired each function separately.
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Originally Posted by Linecapt
Bought the rear end, with all lenses in the parts swap area @ Corvettes @ Carlisle last fall. Had to search out the wiring harness (which includes the sockets to all the lights), then buy the bulbs. To make the lights work, whether individually like mine or all at once, I bought the 19amp 13.8v power supply from Radio Shack for $80 and wired each function separately.
Great look! My bumper came with the harness as well. At first, I was going to run a strand of LED Christmas lights through the light holes, but now a friend has offered to help me work with the harness.

I like how your lights do three different functions. If you you have any electrical connection photos, please post or IM.
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Originally Posted by JimmyLee
Great look! My bumper came with the harness as well. At first, I was going to run a strand of LED Christmas lights through the light holes, but now a friend has offered to help me work with the harness.

I like how your lights do three different functions. If you you have any electrical connection photos, please post or IM.
I have the wiring diagrams in PDF format. If you need them, shoot me an email and I will send them back to you.
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mate is there a number I can reach you, as i wanted to do the same thing is there a number I can reach you on ?

robbie 416 454 9599

it looks brilliant
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Originally Posted by JimmyLee
Outstanding. How did the exhaust tip aspect come together?
mate is there a number I can reach you, as i wanted to do the same thing

robbie 416 454 9599

it looks brilliant
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Originally Posted by vettdreamer
Thanks and for the guys wondering the tips are stainless steel coffee mugs there are a few more pics in my profile pics

Ron
These are cool!! I would love to get my hands on something like this for my back patio setup


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