Bubble tail lights
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Le Mans Master
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From: St. Peters MO
C7 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
Bubble tail lights
Anyone installed the bubble tail lights? I installed them yesterday on my 82 and after everything was hooked up all 4 tail and brake lights worked fine. The 4 way flashers worked fine but the turn signals only light up but do not blink.
A HD flasher was included in the kit but with it installed the turn signals do not flash. With the old flasher they blink very fast. Possible the HD flasher is bad?
I will get a new HD flasher today and see if that fixes it but wanted to know if anyone else had a similar problem.
A HD flasher was included in the kit but with it installed the turn signals do not flash. With the old flasher they blink very fast. Possible the HD flasher is bad?
I will get a new HD flasher today and see if that fixes it but wanted to know if anyone else had a similar problem.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Yes. Changed the Corvette to 4 stock tail lights many years ago & went w/ a HD electromechanical flasher. Turns blinked fast w/ stock flasher. Still works fine.
Last edited by Ganey; Jul 11, 2004 at 08:13 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: St. Peters MO
C7 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
Originally Posted by Ganey
Yes. Changed the Corvette to 4 stock tail lights many years ago & went w/ a HD electromechanical flasher. Turns blinked fast w/ stock flasher. Still works fine.
Since I rarely drive the 82 at night I won't miss not having back up lights and having 4 tail and brake lights really makes the back look better. For those wondering about this mod it is very easy to do and with the exception of the flasher deal, very straightforward. All parts fit good and included 4 new housings, 4 new red lens, 4 new bulbs, gaskets and 2 new sockets that you splice into the exsisting brake/tail light wiring with included Scotchlock connectors.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
i love mine, but i'm worried about my next safety inspection that they will want to see clear backup lights.
I have been pondering what to do. Maybe a couple of really bright white LED's incorporated into the licnese plate area somewhere?
I have been pondering what to do. Maybe a couple of really bright white LED's incorporated into the licnese plate area somewhere?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: "Too Low, Too Fast, Too Loud" TX
Bubble lites
Fixing to do this mod to my 81'..got set from forum member..just waiting for my schedule to clear so that I can do this ......looks and sound great...will try it..thanks! Joe! 
Instructor
Joined: May 2003
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
bubble lights
Living in the strict state of Pa i had to install back-up lights for state inspection. I mounted some $14.00 driving lights next to the license plate. can't miss me when I'm backing up at night.
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Corz
I love mine, I'm thinking about putting 68 back up lights in the rear valance, and converting my inner lights on the same circuit as the outter lights
