I have one of these which I have had for maybe ten or twelve years. ONe of the handiest tools I ever bought for my Garage. It is a craftsman.

The cord is total crap and it has now cleaned itself of any meaningful insulation to the point where it is unusable any more.

Can anybody recommend a decent quality example brand?

I would like a fluorescent if possible.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Can you re-wire the light? If not I suggest you check out led trouble lights before you make a purchase.

I suppose theoretically I could rewire it. Where to buy cord?

Any brands suggested on the LED lights?

I think I will swing by Ace hardware tomorrow.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

These guys have one you can use (Anywhere):

http://autolumination.com/worklights.html

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'84 300SD sold
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I was gonna also suggest the LED's all the convenience of a normal light and pretty sturdy too

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Looks pretty good! Now to find one that has a retractable cord.

Thanks very much!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

They have one at Napa that's rechargeable. It's the length of the hood and comes with clamps to hold it on the hood.
The best thing is no cord. The charge is supposed to last 4-6 hours. It was on special for 59.00 originally 99.00

Ive been using a L.E.D. head band light for two months on the same three triple A batteries. Its pretty bright I thought for sure it would burn through batteries. Energizer brand found it at wally world.

Here's the under hood light

http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/ATD80132-ATD-Saber-Lithium-Ion-LED-Under-the-Hood-Light-80132.aspx

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Experience : what you receive 3 seconds after you really needed it !!



86 300SDL 387,000? Motor committed suicide
81 300SD 214,000 "new" 132,000 motor
83 300SD 212,000 parts car
83 300SD 147,000

91 F700 5.9 cummins 5spd eaton 298,000
66 AMC rambler American 2dr auto 108,000
95 Chevy 3/4 ton auto 160,000
03 Toyota 4runner 180,000 wifes

http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Foot-Work-Light-Retractable-Cord-Bayco-/140393176428?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item20b015dd6c

I don't have one though, so can't vouch for the quality.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

That looked good until I saw the shipping for 15.

I think I will look locally to see what is available.

Thanks very much for all the great ideas!

The underhood thing is pretty attractive too but I like the idea of being able to move it around and hang it here or there, and at the moment am swapping the motor out in my Miata and the hood is off!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I bought a Black Jack 78 LED light. Rechargable, very light weight and proffesional grade. LINK. I am extremely pleased with this inovation.

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15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

I hate to mention the name here, but the local Harbor Freight has a rechargeable LED stick light for cheap. hexagonal base w/ magnets...one of my buddies has one - loves it.

-John

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2009 Kia Sedona
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
12006 Jetta Pumpe Duse
(insert Mercedes here)

Husband, Father, sometimes friend =)

No hood with a hood light ..............That could pose a problem.

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Experience : what you receive 3 seconds after you really needed it !!



86 300SDL 387,000? Motor committed suicide
81 300SD 214,000 "new" 132,000 motor
83 300SD 212,000 parts car
83 300SD 147,000

91 F700 5.9 cummins 5spd eaton 298,000
66 AMC rambler American 2dr auto 108,000
95 Chevy 3/4 ton auto 160,000
03 Toyota 4runner 180,000 wifes

Thanks, I will have to see if we have one here.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks to all for their helpful comments and suggestions!

tom

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I popped over to Ace after work and bought a snap on brand retractible extension cord. They did not have any led rechargible lights. I also bought a fairly long fluorescent with a 25' cord.

Seems good so far.

Thanks again!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.