clean fiberoptic wires??
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by larry hinterman
How do we clean the ends of the fiberoptic wires to make more light go through?
Hydro Peroxide and a can of compressed air to speed dry it.
What do you use the fiber wire for?
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'68 thru '72 Corvettes had fiberoptic lines run from each external light bulb to the cockpit shifter plate...to show which lights were working properly. [No light....bad bulb.]
Are the plastic pieces (where the fibreoptic lines are inserted) in good shape? I have one with part of the receptacle cracked off and it has low light as well. I've not had any problem with the others.
Are the plastic pieces (where the fibreoptic lines are inserted) in good shape? I have one with part of the receptacle cracked off and it has low light as well. I've not had any problem with the others.
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
'68 thru '72 Corvettes had fiberoptic lines run from each external light bulb to the cockpit shifter plate...to show which lights were working properly. [No light....bad bulb.]
That's cool, but seems like it'd be a hassle to work on.
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From: Shoreline WA
I've heard Chevy stopped it in '72 and instead made the theft-deterrant alarm system standard.
I think some of the vendors have the fiber optic harness available, at a price, but I'm not sure how you would incorporate it into your console.
If you haven't seen them before, try a night cruise in a '68-'71.
I think some of the vendors have the fiber optic harness available, at a price, but I'm not sure how you would incorporate it into your console.
If you haven't seen them before, try a night cruise in a '68-'71.
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
can you get the crimp on ends somewhere? I'm working on a 69 where I got all but one of the fiber opics to work because someone cut the end off, the rest wasn't working due to overspray and dirt
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/dept...7E198E222A1CAE
Might also be able to salvage parts from 80's-90's Buicks and Cadillacs.
These might be the larger diameter fibers.
here's a pic of the optics location in my 89 Buick Park Ave ... block of indicators in the center of upper dash.
Also, a block is at the top of the rear window - views rear light operation in rear view mirror.
http://NHvette.com/ftp/in/Buick_interior.jpg
Floor mats optional.
Last edited by NHvette; Aug 24, 2006 at 05:06 PM.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by Carl Granquist
I think some of the vendors have the fiber optic harness available, at a price, but I'm not sure how you would incorporate it into your console.
Yeah, but I'm sure I could fab up something if I ever get real serious on the idea.
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From: Florida
Optic cable is dirt cheap and you can have a lot of fun doing all sorts of stuff with it.
Here is a link for the cable.
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Endglow.htm
Almost any small lenses will work or you can get colored cable. Do google searches for limos and you will find some how to's
Here is a link for the cable.
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Endglow.htm
Almost any small lenses will work or you can get colored cable. Do google searches for limos and you will find some how to's
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by noonie
Optic cable is dirt cheap and you can have a lot of fun doing all sorts of stuff with it.
Here is a link for the cable.
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Endglow.htm
Almost any small lenses will work or you can get colored cable. Do google searches for limos and you will find some how to's
Here is a link for the cable.
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Endglow.htm
Almost any small lenses will work or you can get colored cable. Do google searches for limos and you will find some how to's
Very cool man. Maybe when everything's done I'll put together a fun fiber optic projet.
