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by **Classic Finn** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:55 am

Just a question on these lights.. I would like to purchase thes oltime goodies... but wanted to ask if they are street legal and approved.?

And for those of you who have them, how well do they work?

Classic Finn :thumbsup:

by **Ira** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:03 pm

Finn, I think you're going to have to ask someone in FINLAND!

by **asianflava** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:02 pm

Technically no, because they don't have "DOT" on them.

by **Classic Finn** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:47 pm

asianflava wrote:Technically no, because they don't have "DOT" on them.

Thats what Ive heard... some say yes and some say no - does it vary State to State?
and here they say if they are approved there in the states (they may) pass here as well... on many things they follow suit..

Thats the purpose of my question however Ira is right - that I have to check here.... only logical...They would be very nice looking lights
on our tear .... :thinking:

Okidoki
Classic Finn

by **madjack** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:28 pm

...tobe DOT/SAE approved a tail/stop/turn light has to have 12sqinches of lighted area...a round light has to be 4" in diameter of lighted area...such lights are not street legal, however they are widely used anyway and except for "harassment" busts you can usually get away with it..just beware of rookies or cops with attitudes(sorry GH, Spad, others)
madjack

by **Spadinator** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:44 pm

No worries MJ.......I have been called worse!!! :lol:

by **Classic Finn** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:09 pm

madjack wrote:...tobe DOT/SAE approved a tail/stop/turn light has to have 12sqinches of lighted area...a round light has to be 4" in diameter of lighted area...such lights are not street legal, however they are widely used anyway and except for "harassment" busts you can usually get away with it..just beware of rookies or cops with attitudes(sorry GH, Spad, others)
madjack

Well - lets see what they say here to this.... On our Cruising Nights the Police dont bother us too much ... they come and join while on duty..and to admire the Ol Timers... as well as checking for alcohol use in public..
As long as things ok with everything.. they tend to leave things as "Very Nice Rigs"... :roll:

Just Maybe we can get away with it here as well.. But 1st I,ll see what kind of a reaction I get from the Inspectors ...

I have similar on our 37 chevrolet but ok they are mounted on it.. and belong to the truck. as is with the 46 ...but a teardrop... Hmm Interesting
to see....what happens...

The thing is we both like these ol lights but again... We,ll let you know..

Thanks
Classic Finn

by **madjack** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:21 pm

...just remember the "legal" thing does not apply to OEM installed lights on older vehicles...I once hadda '49 Chevy panel truck with a single taillight...completely legal, since that is the way it came from the factory

madjack

by **Nitetimes** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:12 am

madjack wrote:...just remember the "legal" thing does not apply to OEM installed lights on older vehicles...I once hadda '49 Chevy panel truck with a single taillight...completely legal, since that is the way it came from the factory
madjack

That must have been really tough for the guy behind you to know which way you were turning. Did it blink "LEFT" when you hit the left switch and "RIGHT" when you hit the right? :lol:

by **bledsoe3** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:43 am

Finn, before you buy these PM Norm Perkiss. I think he has or had a set he was looking to sell. He changed them out to LED's I think. Jim

by **Classic Finn** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:52 am

bledsoe3 wrote:Finn, before you buy these PM Norm Perkiss. I think he has or had a set he was looking to sell. He changed them out to LED's I think. Jim

Cool Bledsoe..Thanks I,ll check..

Classic Finn :thumbsup:

by **campadk** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:32 am

Hope they are legal or I could end up in the slammer!

Bought em from Westcott's Auto... http://www.wescottsauto.com/

by **toypusher** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:39 am

Dave,

Growing up in upstate NY (St Lawrence County), it has been my experience that Canadians seem to get away with alot of traffic violations in the states (or at least NY)!

So, you should have nothing to worry about unless Canada does not like them!

by **madjack** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:36 am

Nitetimes wrote:That must have been really tough for the guy behind you to know which way you were turning. Did it blink "LEFT" when you hit the left switch and "RIGHT" when you hit the right?

...turn signals?...we doan need no stinkin' turn signals :lol:

..................................

p.s. and for out younger viewers...hand signals are required...ya know, the left arm extended strait out the window, indicating a left turn and the left arm extended and pointing at the sky indicating a right turn

by **asianflava** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:42 pm

We had to learn hand signals for the driver's test, but I've never used them. The first time I saw a motorcycle dude use them, I was thinking, "What the heck is that guy pointing at?"

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