07-12-2015, 08:53 PM | #1 |
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back up camara
I have a1941 ford coupe and installed a backup camera, right now its hooked to the parking lights cant find mirror's that work on that car so the back up camera works well but with out backup lights I am trying to figure out how to switch the camera on other than the lights?? any on have any thoughts? stock car
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07-12-2015, 09:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: back up camara
How about a switch that gets activated when you put it in reverse, like a modern back up light switch.
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07-12-2015, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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pickup that would be a great idea maybe someone has tried and has pics
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07-12-2015, 10:22 PM | #4 |
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You could use a simple cheap mini-toggle switch out of sight but easily accessible under the dash as I have here for my interior lights and electric fuel pump. Get them at Radio Shack.
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07-12-2015, 10:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: back up camara
I use this same set up on my dump truck has no hole to look out of rear view mirror. I have mine all the time hooked up to switched power and use it as my rear view camera in the dump. Works really well for the last 5 years
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07-13-2015, 12:06 AM | #6 |
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07-13-2015, 06:36 AM | #7 |
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I've been wanted to put one of the those back up cameras on my 40 coupe, the side mirrows are useless. Walt
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07-13-2015, 08:18 AM | #8 |
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Re: back up camara
Has anyone done this sort of thing and tied it to your turn signal switch? When I re-do my '40 Sedan Delivery I thought about putting in such a system because lane changing in that thing is a real adventure. It is like driving a cave. I might just have to leave it on all the time like flatbed has done.
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Expavr
Very nice. Extra attention to detail. I like the oil cups for the shift rails. Bruce
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07-13-2015, 08:56 AM | #10 |
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The simplest and easiest way to do it is with a toggle switch or a separate switch (lever type switch) mounted so it is activated with the reverse lever of the linkage.
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07-13-2015, 07:26 PM | #12 |
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have to try to make something to fit 3 speed trans
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07-14-2015, 04:57 AM | #13 |
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Don't really understand the need to have the camera operate only while in reverse. It functions as a rear view mirror and the mirror doesn't get shut off.
Perhaps a consideration for those who are still operating on 6 volts would be a need for a 12 volt power source. And then for those who don't buy Chinese, 'fo-ged-a-bod-it'
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07-14-2015, 08:01 AM | #14 |
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A 12 volt power source is no issue on a 6v car. I have on several 6v cars hidden the little module in the link below under the dash to make the cigar lighter 12v to run a GPS or charge a cell phone.
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09-10-2015, 04:58 AM | #15 |
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Metra electronics, Hollyhill florida, sells a device that will switch the video signal from up to four cameras to your screen. It is triggered by a 12+dc input and can be wired to reverse light right/left turn signals etc.
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09-10-2015, 05:16 AM | #16 |
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Finally found the item you need called-I-BEAM TE-TSI Turn signal video interface. Metra Electronics 800-221-0932 .Plan to put one on my 35 sedan delivery ,when I finally get it done .
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09-12-2015, 03:48 AM | #18 |
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The shift rail switch or steering column add on turn signal switch seem like the way to go. Wiring a reverse camera on all the with the ignition switch will shorten it's life span a bit.
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IMHO, I would hook it up to a seperate manualy activated switch so that you can turn it on any time that you wanted/needed. If you have trouble seeing out of the right side, I would position the camera at a slight angle to view the right lane & this would be a big help in viewing traffic when you want to change lanes. Bill
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back up camars, radial tires ,power steering, power brakes, air cond, i thought we loved old cars for what they were. i can see all that stuff if you drive the car every day as your main ride .or beter yet buy a new car & don,t forget power windows
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