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TIMSPEED 02-19-2004 05:55 AM

Did the "Brighter Dash Light" Upgrade...WOW!!
 
Actually, I only did a partial job...the only part I painted chrome, was the back of the Guage Bezel, as well as repainting the guage openings back to their original brilliancy. I DID however use scratch-X on the clear plastic lense. Lemme tell ya, with all new #194 bulbs, it makes a BIG difference! I ALSO fixed my drivers side blinker indicator (Since I can remember it NEVER worked!!) by simply putting the circuit board back under the light socket. :) Haha, but compared to the light my Autometer Tach gives off..the dash still seems dim, haha. :D

71-longbed 02-19-2004 06:19 AM

throw some 168's in there and you'll notice a bigger difference..

MylilBowTie 02-19-2004 06:27 AM

You know how that goes half the work half the results :)
The dimmer for the dashlights does have a purpose when they are done right.

TIMSPEED 02-19-2004 07:02 AM

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Originally posted by 71-longbed
throw some 168's in there and you'll notice a bigger difference..
Maybe they were 168's, they were either 194 or 168, can't remember right off hand...

Zilverado 02-19-2004 11:12 AM

You Like? Good to hear! :D

Of all the things I've ever posted here, I think that "brighter dash lights" thing has offered the greatest help. Add to that the brighter bulbs which people have suggested (which I have yet to do), and this is a GREAT, simple mod. :cool:

Good team effort - afterall, that's what this place is all about. :metal:

:canada: :bowtie: :flag:

Prerunner1982 02-19-2004 11:51 AM

i have done this as well and it improved my lights, i have another similar mod in the works.... i run 168s, i tried colored 194s and they lasted all of about 30 secs.... then burnt out..


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