Quad Taillights

Wolfman3002 · 06-19-2006

Hi All,
I just got finished installing new taillights lenses on my GT. I decided to change the setup from the stock '73 lenses to all red lenses. I have the tail and brakelights on the outside lenses, and the turn signals on the inside lenses (see the pic below, I hope). I was thinking about putting double filament lens housings where the turn signals are now, and put 2 more taillights in. So, I was wondering if anyone has done this before, and if the stock wiring can handle 2 more taillights. Plus, if I use the standard, 2 filament bulb, then the turn signals will be using the heavier (and brighter) stop light filaments. Any problems w/ that?
Randy

opelwasp · 06-19-2006

I switched to 1156 and 1157 L.E.D. bulbs and damn are they bright. You might want to look into a set.

Wolfman3002 · 06-19-2006

Chris,
What do the 1156/1157 LED lights cost?
Randy

opelwasp · 06-19-2006

Got mine at AutoZone for about $9 a piece.

opelwasp · 06-19-2006

Kragens has them too, in red and amber for about $13 a peice.

guyopel · 06-19-2006

Randy ,I have the four red lens in the rear of my GT and have painted the back panel black . I used the double sockets for all positions . This makes the rear look wider at night and easier to see. Brakes are in the center and turn signals in the outside position. I also have the turn and parking lights in the front parking light positions and removed the front turn lamps in the front grill .

baronbors · 06-19-2006

I went with all red lenses in the back and I replaced ALL my lights with LED's - 4 inch in the back- front running lights- front turn signals. The only regular lights left are the rear Lady Bird lights and as soon as I can figure out a led for them, I will change them too. One added plus is that when the running lights are on, my alt shows less draw in the system. There are several excellant threads on this subject in the search engine

jtb · 06-19-2006

What the heck is a Lady Bird light? Is that the rear side marker???

Thanks,

jtb

2 Fast 4 U · 06-19-2006

Beats me too

baronbors · 06-19-2006

Breif Texas history- After Kennedy was assasinated, Lyndon B Johnson, his vice president from Texas became president of the US. Johnson's nick name for his wife was Lady Bird. Lady Bird was insrumental in influencing automotive safety because one of her relatives was either injured or killed in an auto accident (the car was T boned- urban legend? not sure ). She wanted better visability and illumination on the side of the automobiles so the federal government mandated side lights on motor vehicles. Here in Texas these side lights were affectionatly called Lady Bird lights. Even todays vehicles with the wrap around lights are still mandated to be visable from the side of the car. Hope this helps. Does any one remember the nickname for Johnson's two daughters- one was Lucy Bird but can't remember the second one.

Thom71GT · 06-19-2006

Now I know the history of the name behind Hank Hill's dog.

Thanks

baz · 06-19-2006

luci bird and lynda bird

baronbors · 06-19-2006

Originally Posted by baz

luci bird and lynda bird

Yup- that was it- must be having a senior moment

markandson · 06-19-2006

LED Ladybird lights as I did them.
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/1c-ligh...e-markers.html

06-19-2006	#2 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	I switched to 1156 and 1157 L.E.D. bulbs and damn are they bright. You might want to look into a set. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

06-19-2006	#3 (permalink)
Wolfman3002 Opel Obsessed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 173	Chris, What do the 1156/1157 LED lights cost? Randy __________________ Wolfman (aka: Randy) 1969 Opel GT (in the 70s) 1973 Opel GT (in the 80s) 1973 Opel GT (now) 1973 Opel GT (parts car)

06-19-2006	#4 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	Got mine at AutoZone for about $9 a piece. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

06-19-2006	#6 (permalink)
guyopel Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth,Ga. Posts: 649 Real Name: John Provided Answers: 2	Randy ,I have the four red lens in the rear of my GT and have painted the back panel black . I used the double sockets for all positions . This makes the rear look wider at night and easier to see. Brakes are in the center and turn signals in the outside position. I also have the turn and parking lights in the front parking light positions and removed the front turn lamps in the front grill . __________________ Guyopel I have not failed - I've merely found 10,000 ways that won't work." ---Thomas Edison It's amazing what God lets man get away with when lightning is so cheap. Mark Twain

06-19-2006	#7 (permalink)
baronbors 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: League City Texas Posts: 1,117	I went with all red lenses in the back and I replaced ALL my lights with LED's - 4 inch in the back- front running lights- front turn signals. The only regular lights left are the rear Lady Bird lights and as soon as I can figure out a led for them, I will change them too. One added plus is that when the running lights are on, my alt shows less draw in the system. There are several excellant threads on this subject in the search engine __________________ Texas Opel Preservation Society

06-19-2006	#8 (permalink)
jtb Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 415	What the heck is a Lady Bird light? Is that the rear side marker??? Thanks, jtb

06-19-2006	#9 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,217 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Beats me too __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

06-19-2006	#10 (permalink)
baronbors 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: League City Texas Posts: 1,117	Breif Texas history- After Kennedy was assasinated, Lyndon B Johnson, his vice president from Texas became president of the US. Johnson's nick name for his wife was Lady Bird. Lady Bird was insrumental in influencing automotive safety because one of her relatives was either injured or killed in an auto accident (the car was T boned- urban legend? not sure ). She wanted better visability and illumination on the side of the automobiles so the federal government mandated side lights on motor vehicles. Here in Texas these side lights were affectionatly called Lady Bird lights. Even todays vehicles with the wrap around lights are still mandated to be visable from the side of the car. Hope this helps. Does any one remember the nickname for Johnson's two daughters- one was Lucy Bird but can't remember the second one. __________________ Texas Opel Preservation Society

06-19-2006	#11 (permalink)
Thom71GT Life Long Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Metro Atlanta - Cumming, GA Posts: 686	Now I know the history of the name behind Hank Hill's dog. Thanks __________________ Thom - Ich liebe mein GT I've had my 71 GT since I was 3 when my father brought it home, and I'll have it till the day I die!!!!

06-19-2006	#12 (permalink)
baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	luci bird and lynda bird __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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