Re: Re: new fog lights and lights

From: Dale Blanchard (bolero@accessnv.com)
Date: Fri Oct 01 1999 - 03:01:16 EDT


John Miller wrote:
>
> Ken,
>
> Q. Are these lights to be held in place with just an adhesive tape and not
> any mechanical fasteners?
>
> A. No, you can use the adhesive tape or you can use the bolts that come
> with the lighting kit. The bracket that holds the light in pace has a hole
> in the center so that you can bolt it on. I just couldn't get my drill in
> there to make a hole so I used the tape and C clamps because I never trust
> tape alone.
>
> Q. Is this how the OEM lights are fastened?
>
> A. I don't know.
>
> I will be sending the diagrams for the lights to you and Paul as soon as I
> can fire up my scanner.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Eng, Kenneth <Kenneth.Eng@dowjones.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 1999 3:04 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: new fog lights and lights
>
> > John,
> >
> > ...I installed mine with the factory tape that comes with them. I
> couldn't
> > get
> > in at a good angle to drill. I held the tape in place with two 3" C
> clamps
> > I bought at sears...
> >
> > Are these lights to be held in place with just an adhesive tape and not
> any
> > mechanical fasteners? I assume you added the C-clamps for additional
> > security. Is this how the OEM lights are fastened? If its no problem
> > please send me the diagrams.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ken
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Miller [mailto:millerj002@hawaii.rr.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 11:32 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: new fog lights and lights
> >
> >
> > Ken,
> >
> > They weren't really hard to install at all. I used my dremel tool to cut
> > the holes in the front bumper. The kit comes with everything you need.
> The
> > diagrams that come with the kit are very helpful. I can scan them and
> send
> > them to you if you want to see what they look like. They mount ok. I
> > installed mine with the factory tape that comes with them. I couldn't get
> > in at a good angle to drill. I held the tape in place with two 3" C
> clamps
> > I bought at sears. So far so good. Hope this helps!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Eng, Kenneth <Kenneth.Eng@dowjones.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 4:31 AM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Re: new fog lights and lights
> >
> >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > How easy were these lights to install and were any additional parts
> > > required? Do they mount securely to the factory holes.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Ken
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: John Miller [mailto:millerj002@hawaii.rr.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 5:41 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: new fog lights and lights
> > >
> > >
> > > I just bought a pair of blue lense fog lights from
> > > http://www.vehiclelighting.com and am really pleased with the look and
> the
> > > price. $65 for lights and wiring harness. They fit perfectly in the
> stock
> > > holes. I ordered on Thursday and they were here by Saturday. Not bad
> for
> > > shipping to Hawaii.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > John Miller

I connot find which model lights you ordered. I would like a set for my
97.
Do they hook into the prewired harness that goes to the inst panel?



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