theresa
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from Northern Maine ~ Proud new owner of Lola, a 1960 Shasta Airflyte and Pearl, a 1962 Mobile Scout
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Post by theresa on Nov 6, 2020 7:59:47 GMT -8
This isn't necessarily a wiring question per se'... but sort of. I have the Trail Lite 99's from VTS and I'm confident in how to wire them as far as which color wires go to which light. But I have a few other questions before I wrap it up (quite literally, with wrap, and skins).... first of all, I presume it makes a difference in how these are mounted directionally? And I also presume, however possibly incorrectly, that the single hole in the bottom of the mounting base flange goes at the bottom to drain out any possible water that may infiltrate? And secondly, how and where to you put all your wiring once connected? Is there room between the base and the lens for all the wires and connectors to be placed inside or do you run your wires out and stuff them behind the mounting base? These appear to mount directly flush to the skin, so in essence I would only need to drill a hole in the skin only big enough for the wires to go in/out, but do I create a cavity behind the skin for wires and connectors? I hope this makes sense. And if anyone has photos of how they did it, extra points because I can make a lot more sense of things by seeing photos.
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Post by vikx on Nov 6, 2020 12:25:05 GMT -8
I am going to note here that these are actually Bargman 99 tail lights for our purposes. Trail lite may have taken over but most of our lights are labeled "Bargman" not Trail-lite. There are many brands of wedding cake lights, each with it's own size, mounting holes and lens. Pathfinder, Reflecto-lite and Bargman are the most common. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion for others. For flush mount lights, I like to run thru the base plate and connect at the plate. The cover is more than large enough to protect the wires and the ease of repairs or testing is there. Below is a similar flush mount light wired as described. (I added a new light base to this particular plate) <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/28914707168/in/album-72157713849396857/" title="Reflect O Lite mounted 2"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/1732/28914707168_e1a8028e2b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Reflect O Lite mounted 2"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> All lights must have a certain space or cavity behind the base plate for wires. This prevents rubbing and pinching and as you frame for this, the wood provides a good purchase for the screws. Here is the framed cavity on a 66 Kit: <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/49762215672/in/album-72157713849396857/" title="006 j Tail measurements (2)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49762215672_eb593ef473_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="006 j Tail measurements (2)"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Clearance lights must have a cavity as well. The lens lettering should be upright when mounted which will show you the orientation of the base plate. My lights do not have a "hole" for drainage. I seal my light groove with 1/8 pipe wrap before mounting and they don't leak. Cut a narrow strip with scissors. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/34866449744/in/album-72157711234756182/" title="Gasket Maker"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/4290/34866449744_047aa32634_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Gasket Maker"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Post by vikx on Nov 6, 2020 12:27:25 GMT -8
Sorry for the photo sizes. Move the bar at the bottom to see the full view...
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theresa
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Post by theresa on Nov 6, 2020 13:44:30 GMT -8
Sorry for the photo sizes. Move the bar at the bottom to see the full view... Thanks for the photos and great explanations! Re: "the lens lettering should be upright"..... as far as orientation, I was referring to the actual plate itself. There is a tiny hole which is on the slight protrusion of the base, which I can't think of any other reason for other than drainage? I have the bases purchased from VTS. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 6, 2020 21:25:30 GMT -8
Mine never had a hole. Maybe call VTS?
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