> I did not order red lights, but plan to get something to put over the
> lights in some situations

We found a cheap lens cover for truck brake lights that fits nicely over
the lights on the forklift and we intend to try them.  I think I'll make a
setup that ressembles the flip-ip sunglasses that fit on your regular
glasses frames.

> ... the ordinary 'sealed beam' brake/backup light replacement units
> that are designed for installation into rubber grommets and which are used
> in highway semi units may very well be the exact size to fit nicely into
> the rubber pot mounts that are currently on my forklift.  I have intended
> to try this idea, and now reminded, will do so today.

I did try, and they are a perfect fit.  Therefore, we could replace the
clear lights on the roll cage -- or add new units if we wish.

The brake light units use a different plug from the ones currently in the
pot for clear beams, and the only modification would be to splice in an
additional pigtail to fit the brake light unit.

I would leave the pigtail for the white light in place so that I could
change from one sealed beam unit to the other in moments.

It remains to bee seen whether they are as bright as the normal clear
beams with a red lens cover added.

Hope some find this as interesting as I do...

allen

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