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[Howard Wright]

Hi All

Regarding lights I've used two Butlers lamps at the rear with three functions (side, brake and indicator) on my RK and a couple of modern indicators at the front.  However all these and the rear reflectors are easily removed to return the car to its factory state.  The two rear Butlers are fixed with a wing nut to the original numberplate mounting bar and are wired to a trailer coupling out of sight under the car.  The reflectors and front indicators are attached using strong magnets to the wings at the back and number plate at the front respectively. And yes so far the magnets seem more than adequate (they use magnets to fix the signs on the roof of taxis)

I've taken a second live from the battery to a small fuse box under the passenger seat.  This area is ideally placed as the brake switch operates off the nearside cable just under the seat and the indicator switch is between the seats. Cables run up and down the transmission tunnel to the rear trailer coupling and front bullet connectors.

I've also got a high level brake light shining through the rear window again easily removed when you want the car in "show" condition.

Credits to Dave Mann who uses a similar system with a modern light board on his car.

Also to Bill for a fabulous thread!

Howard