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capev86 · 01-12-2010, 06:00 PM

been thinking about upgrading some of the lighting in my 72 burb with LED's. not looking to go to a high dollar conversion, just use some replacement bulbs. figure i can change the running light bulbs. if i don't change all the directional bulbs i should be able to do without a resistor or whatever you have to wire in to account for the lower current draw and still have the flasher cycle on and off. i also need to change out a dead (left) blinker on the dash when i pull it to add the tach and vac gauges. especially in the dash, LED's should be a nice touch since they won't have to be replaced very often, and draw far less power. i have a stock alternator with external regulator (mechanical unit replaced with slim electronic one). oh....i see in the latest LMC catalog that they carry a clear modern style lens for the stock interior light and also an LED bulb for it.

if anyone has a line on part number for replacement bulbs or the places with the best prices....let the rest of us know....thanks!

mvfd70 · 01-12-2010, 09:25 PM

I've used www.v-leds.com before. They seem to have a pretty nice selection.

theslawdawg · 01-12-2010, 09:32 PM

So what is required (wiring, extra parts wise) if you want to change out to the LED style? Or can you just pop in the LED bulbs?

energiesource · 01-12-2010, 09:41 PM

i re-did the lighting in my explorer with LED's i just bought 100 led's on ebay for $30 and wired them in, whether it was project board, or made bulbs. here are some pics. it was definitely worth it for me. better lighting and i learned alot.

energiesource · 01-12-2010, 09:42 PM

whether you hardwire it in, or make a bulb like i did, as long as it has resistors for a 12v application, youre good, just get the positive and negative right, the resistors go on the positive end. most LED's on ebay come with free resistors.

if you want to buy them instead, superbrightleds.com has a good selection. if you want the brightest though go with the SMD ones.

big mike71 · 01-12-2010, 09:46 PM

There's somebody on here that makes them, But I can't rember his name

Beatcoaster · 01-13-2010, 02:13 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374289

**70cst** · 01-13-2010, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

There's somebody on here that makes them, But I can't rember his name

You are correct big mike71...see LINK below
For sale: Hand-Made Custom LED Brake and turn signal lights.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=led

01-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#1
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	LED bulbs been thinking about upgrading some of the lighting in my 72 burb with LED's. not looking to go to a high dollar conversion, just use some replacement bulbs. figure i can change the running light bulbs. if i don't change all the directional bulbs i should be able to do without a resistor or whatever you have to wire in to account for the lower current draw and still have the flasher cycle on and off. i also need to change out a dead (left) blinker on the dash when i pull it to add the tach and vac gauges. especially in the dash, LED's should be a nice touch since they won't have to be replaced very often, and draw far less power. i have a stock alternator with external regulator (mechanical unit replaced with slim electronic one). oh....i see in the latest LMC catalog that they carry a clear modern style lens for the stock interior light and also an LED bulb for it. if anyone has a line on part number for replacement bulbs or the places with the best prices....let the rest of us know....thanks!

01-12-2010, 09:25 PM	#2
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: LED bulbs I've used www.v-leds.com before. They seem to have a pretty nice selection. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

01-12-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: LED bulbs So what is required (wiring, extra parts wise) if you want to change out to the LED style? Or can you just pop in the LED bulbs? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

01-12-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: LED bulbs i re-did the lighting in my explorer with LED's i just bought 100 led's on ebay for $30 and wired them in, whether it was project board, or made bulbs. here are some pics. it was definitely worth it for me. better lighting and i learned alot.

01-12-2010, 09:42 PM	#5
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: LED bulbs whether you hardwire it in, or make a bulb like i did, as long as it has resistors for a 12v application, youre good, just get the positive and negative right, the resistors go on the positive end. most LED's on ebay come with free resistors. if you want to buy them instead, superbrightleds.com has a good selection. if you want the brightest though go with the SMD ones. Last edited by energiesource; 01-12-2010 at 09:52 PM.

01-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: LED bulbs There's somebody on here that makes them, But I can't rember his name __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

01-13-2010, 02:13 AM	#7
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: LED bulbs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374289

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