Re: [T3] Light in the Bonnet

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

I don't think I would want an exposed bulb "on" in the trunk of the car while
driving at night.  If you had, say a bunch of flamable stuff in the trunk, 
(like clothes) it could start a fire. I would want some kind of switch to shut
it off when the trunk is closed.

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On Sun, 18 Jun 2000, Steve Glavas wrote:
> >Just wire it into the front park lights.
> 
> I have one, but not installed.
> 
> Actually, I think this is how it worked -- off the parking lights.  I found
> a trunk light in the front (FIF) trunk area in a '68 square in boneyard. It
> was attached to one of the hood mounting bolts (left side) -- you just
> loosened it a bit and the light mounting tab would slide on.  I believe it
> is an option since this particular car was loaded with them, though none in
> salvageable condition (busted empi steering wheel, too!).
> 
> The light itself is rather bland, no mercury switch, no nothin'.  Just a
> wire to the fuse block.  I don't remember where it was attached, but I
> believe it was to the "parking light" area.  So, just guessing here, when
> the lights are on, it's on.
> 
> I tried to find a switch when I pulled it from the car, but nothing was
> obvious. I even looked and felt as far up the hinge area as possible, but
> found nothing.
> 
> The physical appearance of the light is a regular parking/brake light bulb
> with a dull metal cup as a "reflector". The mount is a metal tab with the
> hole cut so you can slip it onto a bolt without removing the bolt.  There is
> one black ~18" wire running to the fuse block.  That's it.
> 
> Steve
> '71 Square
> 
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