[Roadsters] rear reflector

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Dave,

I'm wuth John.  I believe a lamp mounted under the bumper (attaches to the 
frame) will be more effective, light-wise), and you keep the reflectors. 
(Heaven forbid your taillights should go out and some yokel rear-ends you 
because he/she didn't see you.)

My '66 originally came with one back-up light, but I added a second, because 
I liked the look.  I think I have a couple with mounting brackets which can 
be refurbished.  (Chrome decent, housings rusty but easily salvagable.)  If 
interested, let me know.  They'd be yours for the shipping.

If you're set on pursuing the LED path, the reflector is removable from the 
housing.  Don't recall just how, but take one off the car and you'll figure 
it out.  (I think they are just clipped on to the housings, like Pat said.)

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff at csus.edu>
To: "Dave" <dave at ranteer.com>; <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] rear reflector


>> I am considering turning the little reflectors into backup lights...
>
> Just as a tiny nag, the reflectors are a safety feature. I can think of
> worst-case scenarios where removing mandated safety equipment
> may get the attention of the authorities and/or your insurance
> agent. Didn't someone (in Ohio?) have problems passing
> inspection because of malfunctioning windscreen squirters?
>
> For a potent backup light, use a square driving light mounted in
> the stock location :-)
>
> -- John
>     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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