Fixed Tail Light

Some older small projects that were done over the weeks

The left rear tail light was missing the separator between brake section and the turn signal section.  So when either light was on, they both glowed.   Using the other side's divider as a template, 5 minutes later a new sheet metal piece was installed and the lights look a lot better.
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The turn indicator would not automatically cancel, leaving the blinker on as we cruised down the street after a turn.  The goal was not to look like a grandmother with the blinker on for 15 minutes.  The white ring (with the screw through it) was just worn out after 40 years and was not quite thick enough to push the cancel bar up as the steering spun around.  A little spacer (the pointed thing) glued on top of the old raised bump provided just enough pressure to push the cancel bar up and turn off the indicator.  Little conveniences like this go a long ways.




Mounting the radio under the dash was a big improvement.  This radio includes USB connectivity so it is quite easy to connect an iPhone to listen to music as we drive around.  The hoses shown in the photo are part of the heater, which thanks to Spring arriving, is no longer needed.  Also, position the radio in front of the passenger, provides some entertainment and keeps it our of reach (aka: distraction) of the driver.