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Sat, 16 July 2011 09:49  |
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USAussie
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G'day,
I have a spare tire cover for The Blue Streak from Frank Jenkins that has
the red GMC in the center. Ken H. noted that if it was hooked up to the
brakes it would be a great third brake light and I agreed.
I then got the crazy idea of hooking it up so that when I signaled a right
turn the G would light, then the M, then the C, and finally the right turn
signal bulb. Left turn would do the opposite C - M - G - LTSL.
Jim H. noted that all I'd need is the sequential flasher unit from a Mercury
Cougar or Thunderbird from about 1969 or 70.
Being an optimist I went to AutoZone to see if they had one and naturally
they didn't. They did provide the location. Trunk area, driver side, rear of
wheel well, under trim panels, mounted on lower fender well
The odds of me finding a T-Bird or Cougar from that era here in Australia in
a junk yard is as probably worse than me winning the lottery, I'd appreciate
it if anyone spots one in a Men's Mall over there to check and see if the
turn signal flasher is there and if yes buy it and I'll pay for it.
Thanks,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134812 is a reply to message #134804] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 11:18  |
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ljdavick
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Rob,
The new Mustangs do exactly what you want. The old Cougar's had a sequence of four flashing lights, but the new Mustangs have just three. It must be new on the 2011 models.
Of course it's probably controlled by some computer!
Larry Davick
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On Jul 16, 2011, at 7:49 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> G'day,
>
> I have a spare tire cover for The Blue Streak from Frank Jenkins that has
> the red GMC in the center. Ken H. noted that if it was hooked up to the
> brakes it would be a great third brake light and I agreed.
>
> I then got the crazy idea of hooking it up so that when I signaled a right
> turn the G would light, then the M, then the C, and finally the right turn
> signal bulb. Left turn would do the opposite C - M - G - LTSL.
>
> Jim H. noted that all I'd need is the sequential flasher unit from a Mercury
> Cougar or Thunderbird from about 1969 or 70.
>
> Being an optimist I went to AutoZone to see if they had one and naturally
> they didn't. They did provide the location. Trunk area, driver side, rear of
> wheel well, under trim panels, mounted on lower fender well
>
> The odds of me finding a T-Bird or Cougar from that era here in Australia in
> a junk yard is as probably worse than me winning the lottery, I'd appreciate
> it if anyone spots one in a Men's Mall over there to check and see if the
> turn signal flasher is there and if yes buy it and I'll pay for it.
>
> Thanks,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134818 is a reply to message #134813] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 11:45 |
James Hupy
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Rob, $14.00 versus $144.00. Tough choice, high tech vs old school? The
motorized one pictured is the one that I had in mind. User servicable parts
inside, too.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Rob, check this out,
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-THUNDERBIRD-SEQUENTIAL-TAIL-LIGHT-CONTROL-MOTOR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0b063c5eQQitemZ270767897694QQptZVint ageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134849 is a reply to message #134814] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 16:47 |
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Matt Colie
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| RF_Burns wrote on Sat, 16 July 2011 12:40 |
Forget the old motorized sequencers... get yourself one of these, or similar (there are a dozen brands of these little PLC's that look like they all come from the same cookie cutter).
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=Z2679-ND
Its a Programmable Logic Controller. Write a simple ladder logic program to make the rear lights do what ever you like.
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Bruce,
That is nice and all, but this is ROB we are talking about here. You Know, the guy with the electrical aptitude of a yellow canary (sorry, but a factual evaluation). There is no way he can draw and understand a logic ladder.
You want a Harley screwed together, now that is a different story.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134850 is a reply to message #134804] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 16:57 |
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Matt Colie
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Sat, 16 July 2011 10:49 |
G'day,
I have a spare tire cover for The Blue Streak from Frank Jenkins that has the red GMC in the center. Ken H. noted that if it was hooked up to the brakes it would be a great third brake light and I agreed.
I then got the crazy idea of hooking it up so that when I signaled a right turn the G would light, then the M, then the C, and finally the right turn signal bulb. Left turn would do the opposite C - M - G - LTSL.
Jim H. noted that all I'd need is the sequential flasher unit from a Mercury Cougar or Thunderbird from about 1969 or 70.
Being an optimist I went to AutoZone to see if they had one and naturally they didn't. They did provide the location. Trunk area, driver side, rear of wheel well, under trim panels, mounted on lower fender well
The odds of me finding a T-Bird or Cougar from that era here in Australia in a junk yard is as probably worse than me winning the lottery, I'd appreciate it if anyone spots one in a Men's Mall over there to check and see if the turn signal flasher is there and if yes buy it and I'll pay for it.
Thanks,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia (today)
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Rob,
I like your idea, but there is a problem with any existing hardware from passcar service. None of the vehicles I know have signal lights that cross the center. All the lights are on the same side. This doesn't look like your plan to me.
This would not be insurmountable, but it certainly adds a measure of complexity.
Here I was just working up plans to use the GMC on the tire cover as a center brake light.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134865 is a reply to message #134819] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 19:58 |
Dolph Santorine
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Lawrence at Web Electric is the real deal. The Camaro on is web page is mine. We have his products on the Mustangs and Camaro. Top shelf.
Dolph Santorine
adolph@Santorine.org
Excuse me for not being my usual wordy and sporadically verbose self. This message is sent from my iPhone.
No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
On Jul 16, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Or <http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm>
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> Larry Davick
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> On Jul 16, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> Rob, check this out,
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-THUNDERBIRD-SEQUENTIAL-TAIL-LIGHT-CONTROL-MOTOR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0b063c5eQQitemZ270767897694QQptZVint ageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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>> Dan
>> --
>> Dan & Teri Gregg
>> Soft White LED Lighting
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>> http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134866 is a reply to message #134849] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 20:02 |
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USAussie
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Matt,
Nothing to apologize for!
As Clint said in one of the Dirty Harry movies; "a man's got to know his
limitations!"
It is rather funny to me as I can EASILY comprehend mechanics / physics but
for some reason electrics / electronics just makes my head hurt.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Colie
Bruce,
That is nice and all, but this is ROB we are talking about here. You Know,
the guy with the electrical aptitude of a yellow canary (sorry, but a
factual evaluation). There is no way he can draw and understand a logic
ladder.
You want a Harley screwed together, now that is a different story.
Matt
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #134867 is a reply to message #134813] |
Sat, 16 July 2011 20:13 |
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USAussie
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Dan,
Thanks!
For $14.99 it's worth "giving it a go!" Bought it!
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
Sent: Sunday, 17 July 2011 2:29 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher
Rob, check this out,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-THUNDERBIRD-SEQUENTIAL-TAIL-LIGHT-CONTRO
L-MOTOR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0b063c5eQQitemZ270767897694QQptZVintag
eQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Dan
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #135076 is a reply to message #134819] |
Mon, 18 July 2011 18:44 |
jhbridges
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Hundred and forty scoots? Kind of dear, but not out of line for someone building in small lots and looking to turn a profit.
Three Ne555s, three power plastic transistors and a handful of resistors/caps and a perf board - fat city. I'd build two of them, and drive the bulbs through isolating diodes, then I could run them either direction.
--johnny
--- On Sat, 7/16/11, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
From: Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher
To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 4:48 PM
Or <http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm>
Larry Davick
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 16, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Rob, check this out,
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-THUNDERBIRD-SEQUENTIAL-TAIL-LIGHT-CONTROL-MOTOR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0b063c5eQQitemZ270767897694QQptZVint ageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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> Dan
> --
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> Soft White LED Lighting
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> http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #135124 is a reply to message #135076] |
Tue, 19 July 2011 00:18 |
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mike miller
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| Johnny Bridges wrote on Mon, 18 July 2011 16:44 |
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Three Ne555s, three power plastic transistors and a handful of resistors/caps and a perf board - fat city. I'd build two of them, and drive the bulbs through isolating diodes, then I could run them either direction.
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See... that is what I was talking about in the first reply in this thread! 
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... I know other cars had the same blinker pattern. I also know it shouldn't be that hard to piece together some electronic parts to roll your own. There are a few on "the net" who could design you something in their sleep.... 
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But having your blinkers start on the opposite side might not be looked on favorably by the law.
Maybe M, C, then right tail light or M, G and left tail light.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #135127 is a reply to message #135076] |
Tue, 19 July 2011 00:29 |
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I'm sorry, but this is an English only list. ;~)
Larry Davick
Understanding none of that
On Jul 18, 2011, at 4:44 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> Hundred and forty scoots? Kind of dear, but not out of line for someone building in small lots and looking to turn a profit.
> Three Ne555s, three power plastic transistors and a handful of resistors/caps and a perf board - fat city. I'd build two of them, and drive the bulbs through isolating diodes, then I could run them either direction.
>
> --johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher [message #135151 is a reply to message #135127] |
Tue, 19 July 2011 08:46 |
jhbridges
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The BWD (Big White Dog)is Hungarian, we gonna discriminate against him?
--johnny
--- On Tue, 7/19/11, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
From: Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Turn Signal Flasher
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 5:29 AM
I'm sorry, but this is an English only list. ;~)
Larry Davick
Understanding none of that
On Jul 18, 2011, at 4:44 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> Hundred and forty scoots? Kind of dear, but not out of line for someone building in small lots and looking to turn a profit.
> Three Ne555s, three power plastic transistors and a handful of resistors/caps and a perf board - fat city. I'd build two of them, and drive the bulbs through isolating diodes, then I could run them either direction.
>
> --johnny
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