The Turtle has new Lights! 6 Pic Warning!!!

[JamminG4Jim]

Here's some pics of my Driving Light install project!

This is the Rack after wiring: I still have to fabricate the Thru-the Rear Hatch mating harness. Sunday Project!!

I used a Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch wiring harness to give me a quick disconnect capability!

Here's a shot of the wiring harness bracket installed on the Rack:

I used Heat Shrink tubing on all the splices.

A shot of the wiring behind the lights.

Shot a gob of Silicone to keep the weather out!

I WAS planning to encase all the wiring in split-coiled cable tubing, but once I saw how UGLY it looked I decided to open-air my cabling....

Tomorrow's project is to fab up the mating harness and build the relay/fuse unit. I bought some 1/4 inch plexiglass to mount the relays, fuse holders, and terminal strips to...It'll mount where that pesky rear washer resivour is now!!!

I used #12 stranded wire, gave myself 3 separate circuits (plus a separate ground wire), so I should be covered when it comes to current handling capabilities!

If ya'll would like to see the completed relay assembly, let me know!!!

Jim

 

[Brian1]

looks good! I like that plug idea. Kinda what I have but yours has that nice plug.

 

[rockymntnhi]

looks good , like your ideas ... seems like alot of work ??

 

[JamminG4Jim]

Thanks, gimp!

Brian1, thanks! I needed a way to remove the entire roof rack so I could park it in the garage when the snow flies!!!

rockymntnhi, Thanks, and YES, it's a LOT of work. BUT, it will last a long time without giving me headaches! The wire gauge and relay contacts are beefier than necessary, but that means nothing should? overheat?!?
LOL!

I can't wait to fire up those lights!!! Total of 970,000 Candlepower!!!!!

Thanks for all the kind words!

Jim

 

[DocVijay]

What?

970,000 candlepower?! Why stop now, You're almost at a cool million! Just one more...

 

[leebo]

HAHA.....Got you beat with only 2 Lightforce

Looks good though. Damn Good.

 

[JamminG4Jim]

Hey lee!

After I buy and mount the two Lightforce 240's I'll be at
2million,220,000 candlepower! THEN whta'cha gonna do?!?! LOL!!!!!!!

Thanks for the kind words!

Jim

 

[jimbo74]

will you be more powerful then matt then or no?

 

[leebo]

Done been thinking about another two 170 for the middle. Got the wires ran still and the holes are still in the bumper.

Bring it own.....or should I say...... Let the big #### contest start.... NOW

 

[JamminG4Jim]

You're ON, dude.... Let the Games Begin!!!!!!!

 

[Dannyboy]

Originally posted by JamminG4Jim
You're ON, dude.... Let the Games Begin!!!!!!!

Well seeing you guys are across the contry from eachother how about you both turn on all your lights, walk 20 feet in front of vehicle and stare. The one who's vision takes the longest to regain sight is the winner. Ready. Go.


Anyway Jim. not even a week and you didnt tell me about this project. I for sure would have stopped by. As for removing the rack for the garage, B.S. get a taller garage door or get a dozer and lower the floor.
Prioritize Jim Prioritize

 

[FitzMatt]

I like it, looks really good.

 

[kubben]

Looks great Jim! Glad the rack is working out fine for you after all it went through getting there.