Flashing side markers

[BigBrother-84]

Gary, did you finally opted to make Big Blue's side markers flashing with turn signal?

Daniel Stern has a nice document on his web site about it.

Somebody else made this modification to his Bullnose, is it worth the effort, better security?

[Gary Lewis]

I haven't done it, yet.  The reason I didn't do it at the time I did the headlights was because I didn't really have enough time.  On Big Blue the side markers aren't accessible w/o removing the batteries, and I didn't think I was ready to do it as I was getting ready for a trip.  As it turned out that trip didn't happen and I did have the time.

As for safety, I'm sure it helps as it tells drivers beside you that you are getting ready to move into their lane.  Maybe you didn't see them, but they can see you and need to take evasive measures.

[85lebaront2]

Jeff, on Darth they did from when I bought him used in 1994. Lights off - blink with the turn signal, lights on - blink opposite the turn signal (go off when signal flashes, then resume afterwards).

[BigBrother-84]

This modification seems interesting and appears not too complicated to re-wire.

I'll put that in my todo list.


Although not on top of the the pile, have to complete the Power Steering renewal.
And the Speed Control installation.
And the little Power Inverter installation.
And the Spare Wheel Support.
And the Front Seat Track inspection (doesn't click well).
And the Front Doors Interior Panels to change (bought some new ones).
And the Tripometer Cluster swap.
And the Clock in the Tach project.
And...
And...

[Gary Lewis]

You fit right in, Jeff.  There is no such thing as "done".  While I said Big Blue was done some time ago, I was WRONG!  

[351FUN]

It's interesting to see this thread because I keep going back and forth on it.  I have these markers



and I'm in the middle of wiring all the lights from headlights to tail lights.  What I think I'm going to do is wire these to be always on, and then flash with the signals.  I have switchbacks in the front lenses for drl's as well.  



Wonder why that one picture always rotates itself

[351FUN]

Got it done.  Always on, until the signal is on.


https://youtube.com/shorts/SlKTFmrXJ9o?feature=share

[BigBrother-84]

So, it woks!

Good job!

[351FUN]

Takes an extra relay for each marker but I have plenty laying around.  Wired to the normally closed contact so it's on until it receives power from the turn signal being on.

[Gary Lewis]

Cool!