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Sep 1, 2015 | 07:40 AM

rwlc5

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From: Bel Air MD

under hood led light

Does anyone know the procedure for installing one of theses? If you hook the loops on the end of the light over the factory mounting points the light will face side ways instead of down. It doesn't seem like the loops can be bent. Do you have to bend the mounting tabs? Has anyone done this that can offer advice on the proper way to do it?
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Sep 1, 2015 | 08:09 AM

jjc508520

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I picked up one in Carlisle I'll be trying it soon...

Sep 1, 2015 | 04:28 PM

SuperVetteC5

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You have to modify the tabs on the light fixture. Bend them over and use a dremel to put notches in the tabs that the wire loops on the bulb will hook in to. Did two of these this way. Works great with no issues.

Sep 1, 2015 | 10:34 PM

dbarrym

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I posted some pics showing how I solved this here.

barry

Sep 1, 2015 | 10:58 PM

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Here's some info:

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Sep 2, 2015 | 03:05 AM

john8642

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Radioflyer sells a nice LED under hood light.

Sep 2, 2015 | 07:55 AM

striper

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I used the bulb from Radioflyer. It fits in like stock, makes a lot more light.

Sep 2, 2015 | 12:20 PM

rwlc5

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From: Bel Air MD

I checked out the Radio Flyer bulb. I think I will go with that since it does not require any modifications. Anybody want to buy an unused Corvette Mods bulb?