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They came packaged "Speedway", but they're Technostalgia lights - Technostalgia :: Ford LED Tail Lights

An absolutely no reason for somebody getting too close to your rear when you out cruising in it Roger as I have seen how bright they are on the odd You Tube post.

Make sure and hook up the rapid fire part on the brake lights, I had people tell me that all vehicles should blink 3 times when you hit the pedal, gets your attention, I used the same ones on a beetle...

Originally Posted by Matthyj

Make sure and hook up the rapid fire part on the brake lights, I had people tell me that all vehicles should blink 3 times when you hit the pedal, gets your attention, I used the same ones on a beetle...

For sure! I have the '48 Chevy replicas on the '33, and the three fast pulse brake lights are definitely an attention grabber. They're super, super bright, too.

Per the Kansas Highway Patrol: "The only flashing lights permitted on non-emergency vehicles are turn signals, hazard warning lamps, and warning lights on school, church, and daycare buses." Good luck, Roger.

Jack, the term used by Technostalgia is the "Rapidfire" feature, where the brake lights pulse three times within less than a second each time the circuit is energized. If the Kansas Highway Patrol cites me for improper flashing lights we'll have a very interesting discussion in court. When you study the terminology of lighting, there's a big difference between "flashing" and "pulsing", where "flashing" is at a much slower rate. I'll take my chances, just like having the headlights two or three inches too low.

Just watching your back, Roger. Just watching your back.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Just watching your back, Roger. Just watching your back.

And it's appreciated, Jack, for sure. Someone needs to, the things I get myself into.

Sort of like occulting lights, flash longer dark than light!

Roger, do me a favor. When you discuss the difference between 'flashing' and 'pulsing' with a KHP trooper, record it. I'd love to hear that conversation

What's the difference between rapid flashing brake lights and idiots that ride their brakes and do the same thing? Roger, that is the brand of light I will end up gettign for the 40. Ya know, when it gets closer to needing them. Hopefully they aren't outlawed by then.

Originally Posted by rspears

Finally got some tires mounted on the wheels Cragar sent for their calendar contest, and stuck them on the '32 roadster. The only thing missing is a set of 50th Anniversary Center Caps to top them off just right, linking to the 2015 Award!! Thanks, Cragar Wheel!! I love them! These will be an alternating set, with the steelies & dog dish caps sharing duty, depending on the mood....

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Any idea who makes/where to source that windshield and pillars? Really like it laying back like yours and the height looks pretty good too.

Originally Posted by chopsmitty

Any idea who makes/where to source that windshield and pillars? Really like it laying back like yours and the height looks pretty good too.

It's a Rodwell, designed by Stan Wanlass and made by Dick Rodwell - curved glass, laid back 37 degrees to align perfect with the cowl inset. You'll find a site, "Roadsters(dot)com" on the web, where a guy Dave Mann touts that he represents Dick Rodwell, but I've been told that is not the case. Don (DA34Guy) can confirm or correct me, as he knows Dick well.

Chopsmitty, If yer interested in a windshield let me know. They take awhile to build as Roger knows, but they do make a 32 look right.

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Chopsmitty, If yer interested in a windshield let me know. They take awhile to build as Roger knows, but they do make a 32 look right.

I didn't want to volunteer Don as a source, unless he wanted to be volunteered.