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BigCars4Ever
08-07-2007, 06:40 PM
I came across these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8x-Round-Car-Underbody-Under-Car-Neon-LED-Light-White_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcatego ryZ33713QQihZ009QQitemZ1901370 96492QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
I was thinking of mounting them along the angled part towards the front of the hood where the hood liner ends. At that angle they would shine straight down onto the engine. I could run the wires under the hoodliner and they mount with double sided tape so there would be no holes if I ever decided to remove them. I would propably just use a small sealed switch to turn them on. Thoughts?
KillJoy
08-07-2007, 06:50 PM
GO FOR IT!!!! Let me know how it turns out! My under hood light is gone :(

KillJoy
Raudermaster
08-07-2007, 07:33 PM
Too "ricey" for me. I can see just fine with my single bulb. I can also probably replace my bulb with a nice bright L.E.D.
Bluerauder
08-07-2007, 07:37 PM
GO FOR IT!!!! Let me know how it turns out! My under hood light is gone :(

KillJoy
Breadfan has a nice set-up with twin flourescent bulbs and an in-line switch. Very nice and good lighting too.
larryo340
08-07-2007, 08:37 PM
go ahead and try, it sure is cheap enough.
Make sure to post pics (at night too)
Breadfan
08-07-2007, 09:05 PM
I need to get better pics to show the light output, I have a better camera since these were taken.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28935


http://www.neuralimpulse.com/cars/100_0484053.jpg

This mod cost me $10. Been there a good year or so, still workin' great and there are various mount points for the inverter, plus you can get inventive with the switch.

http://www.neuralimpulse.com/cars/100_0429009.jpg
Blackened300a
08-08-2007, 03:16 AM
I noticed this light set-up during the MV-V car show. Its a very neat installation but it was too bright out to see how it looked lit up.
BigCars4Ever
08-08-2007, 04:16 AM
Your not worried about breaking a tube when the hood goes down hard?
magindat
08-08-2007, 04:53 AM
They are probly white neon.

I've tried a few different things with DS adhesive under the hood. Temp changes and moisture make for a short lived install. Good luck.
Breadfan
08-08-2007, 04:56 AM
Your not worried about breaking a tube when the hood goes down hard?

Hasn't happened yet. I will admit I too wasn't sure how well they'd hold up, but so far 1 year later they're still workin'.
fastblackmerc
08-08-2007, 04:57 AM
As soon as I install mine I'll post some pics...... Already did the trunk.
Breadfan
08-08-2007, 06:37 AM
As soon as I install mine I'll post some pics...... Already did the trunk.

I look forward to seeing them. Are you doing LED's?

LED's would be less obtrusive under the hood, you could hide 'em pretty well until it's "go time". :D
fastblackmerc
08-08-2007, 06:51 AM
Yes, surface mount LED.
Raudermaster
08-08-2007, 07:13 AM
Cold cathode tubes would probably work well too.
Breadfan
08-08-2007, 07:38 AM
Cold cathode tubes would probably work well too.

That's what mine are, CCFLs
BigCars4Ever
08-08-2007, 09:40 AM
They are probly white neon.

I've tried a few different things with DS adhesive under the hood. Temp changes and moisture make for a short lived install. Good luck.

I disagree. My marauder emblems are held onto my coil covers with 3m VHB auto grade tape. Over a year now. No issues even here in Florida.
BigCars4Ever
10-07-2007, 07:12 PM
Finaly installed them.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/3/1/4/underhoodlights2.jpg
and
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/3/1/4/underhoodlights1.jpg
not bad for about $15
MACFORD88
10-07-2007, 07:41 PM
I Like The Ones That The Old Broncos Had The Roll Up Ones.
larryo340
10-07-2007, 08:42 PM
I Like The Ones That The Old Broncos Had The Roll Up Ones.
My '85 Bronco had one, and the retractor actually worked. :D. They are kind of large though.
VAmarauder03
10-07-2007, 11:42 PM
Looks good I like it!
1of327
10-08-2007, 10:15 AM
Thats cool...I'll Be next too do that. Do post your " How To"