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ohsocountry86 · 11-30-2009, 03:56 PM

I was wondering if anyone new of a thread of how to make your own led tail lights? I looked on google couldnt really find anything but maybe wasnt typing stuff in right. any help would be great thanks

CUSTOM_1O · 11-30-2009, 05:42 PM

I swear i was thinking of the same idea
ive seen it on youtube before ill look for vid later and post it up

DZL1 · 11-30-2009, 06:37 PM

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lofly'a · 11-30-2009, 07:21 PM

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fixit-p · 11-30-2009, 07:29 PM

sounds interesting

squirel · 11-30-2009, 08:28 PM

Was thinking the same thing and found the lights below at Trucklite was thinking that if I cut the lens of these I could then trim the metal on the back of my taillights and mount these. Just a thought for now. Here is the link to there sight
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...3821&langId=-1

**wancosc356** · 11-30-2009, 08:45 PM

For the time and money it would take, you could just buy them from this guy!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256197

KMACD71 · 11-30-2009, 08:54 PM

Here's a link from the FAQ section:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72407

squirel · 11-30-2009, 09:27 PM

Thanks KMACD71 thats exactly what I was thinking

ohsocountry86 · 12-01-2009, 03:42 AM

yeah im not trying to take anything from the guys that make them i just want to for the fun of it like most things on are trucks

67shortie · 12-01-2009, 07:46 AM

Exactly, it's not really the money, it's the fun factor of working on and accomplishing things on your own car and truck that the pros do so well

It's nice to say 'me, I did that' when people ask

Muleman100 · 12-01-2009, 10:32 AM

When I was at Hershey a man was selling the LED light bulbs that were real bright. I have not found where to buy them. Replacing only the bulb you wouldn't have to replace the lens. Anyone know where I can buy the bulbs?

PowerPro · 12-01-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muleman100

When I was at Hershey a man was selling the LED light bulbs that were real bright. I have not found where to buy them. Replacing only the bulb you wouldn't have to replace the lens. Anyone know where I can buy the bulbs?

They sell them at the local parts store here in the *cough* "performance" section.

Muleman100 · 12-01-2009, 01:25 PM

PowerPro, thanks, I will see if they made it to Texas yet.

ohsocountry86 · 12-01-2009, 02:19 PM

yeah i even changed all the ones in my dash to led bulbs sooooo bright my blinker blinds me hahah not literally but whats cool is my truck is ochre and the glow the same color

Beatcoaster · 12-02-2009, 02:06 AM

I just finished doing my entire truck in LED's(sidemarkers/dash lights/tails/turns/etc), and after debating, experimenting, and struggling to do LED's in the rear tails, and have it look really good, I gave up the goose. It just isn't a big enough area inside the housing to recess the led's back and try to get good light dispersion. Save yourself the headache, spray the inside of the housing with a chrome paint and pickup a pair of the red 1157's here:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...1156-x18-T.htm

I have done 2 full LED tailight conversions on my last 2 cars with full blown rectifier networks, resistors, etc and just couldn't bring myself to do it here. The above lights have perfect running light brightness, in your face brake light brightness, are very diffused in the housing, and best of all, require zero modification to install...highly recommended, and another reminder that I need to get some pics taken!!

Here's a teaser of my sidemarkers that I built so you know I'm not pulling your leg

And lenses that I did for my last car - testing

Installed and hot!- the camera made them look funny but they were truly filled and even across the lense - worked for 3 years flawlessly before I sold the car...

ohsocountry86 · 12-02-2009, 03:45 AM

wow $18 for 1 bulb damn but cheaper then new lights i know so u spray the inside with chrome paint then use those huh?

Beatcoaster · 12-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Well, I spent over $200 in parts to do those large lenses on my old Subaru, and was estimating $50/side to do the truck, so $18 for a bulb seems reasonable to me for LED tails...

Ya I just sanded them down and sprayed the inside chrome so it would reflect better than the aluminum housing and it looks pretty darn good...

Seraph · 12-03-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

I just finished doing my entire truck in LED's(sidemarkers/dash lights/tails/turns/etc), and after debating, experimenting, and struggling to do LED's in the rear tails, and have it look really good, I gave up the goose. It just isn't a big enough area inside the housing to recess the led's back and try to get good light dispersion. Save yourself the headache, spray the inside of the housing with a chrome paint and pickup a pair of the red 1157's here:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...1156-x18-T.htm

I have done 2 full LED tailight conversions on my last 2 cars with full blown rectifier networks, resistors, etc and just couldn't bring myself to do it here. The above lights have perfect running light brightness, in your face brake light brightness, are very diffused in the housing, and best of all, require zero modification to install...highly recommended, and another reminder that I need to get some pics taken!!

Those side markers look good man. were they hard to make??

Beatcoaster · 12-03-2009, 02:25 PM

Seraph, not at all. They won't work with the stock ones(light doesn't shine through), so I found some sidemarkers from Classic Industries for $9 each that have a opaque plastic they are created with, glue or epoxy some led strips(again found on superbrightleds) at an angle so they glow through rather than show the LED light points, put hot glue on the exposed contacts of the pcd/leds/resistors/diodes so they won't corrode and call them done. Then vampire clip onto the front and rear marker/running light wires and they will work perfect. I have some free time tonight, finally, so I will get pics posted of it all complete...

More testing photos...

See how the opaque plastic carries the light!

Nice even light, only faint light pinpoints at lower angles, but even then it is dispursed...

suprachrgd82 · 12-03-2009, 02:27 PM

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...Disp=/1157.htm

Seraph · 12-03-2009, 02:33 PM

I was thinking about going with LED's all around, but didnt know if it would be possible for me to do myself.
I'll be waiting to see the pics of your truck tonight. I bet they will look good!

dznucks · 12-03-2009, 03:29 PM

I was researching these online and noticed that they sell LED flashers.
Do you have to change your flasher out when you go to LED's, in the turn signals?

Beatcoaster · 12-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Yes, either a new flasher or a load resistor that simulates the resistance created by a filament bulb...

Seraph · 12-03-2009, 03:49 PM

would something like this work?
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm
sorry i'm a newbie to LED's

11-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
ohsocountry86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: clackamas oregon Posts: 269	led lights I was wondering if anyone new of a thread of how to make your own led tail lights? I looked on google couldnt really find anything but maybe wasnt typing stuff in right. any help would be great thanks __________________ I can die happy now i own a c-10 TRICKNRACY cars baby TRICKNRACYCARS.ORG

11-30-2009, 05:42 PM	#2
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11-30-2009, 06:37 PM	#3
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11-30-2009, 07:21 PM	#4
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11-30-2009, 08:28 PM	#6
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: led lights Was thinking the same thing and found the lights below at Trucklite was thinking that if I cut the lens of these I could then trim the metal on the back of my taillights and mount these. Just a thought for now. Here is the link to there sight http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...3821&langId=-1 Attached Images __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

11-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: led lights For the time and money it would take, you could just buy them from this guy! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256197 __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

11-30-2009, 08:54 PM	#8
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: led lights Here's a link from the FAQ section:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72407

11-30-2009, 09:27 PM	#9
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: led lights Thanks KMACD71 thats exactly what I was thinking __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

12-01-2009, 03:42 AM	#10
ohsocountry86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: clackamas oregon Posts: 269	Re: led lights yeah im not trying to take anything from the guys that make them i just want to for the fun of it like most things on are trucks __________________ I can die happy now i own a c-10 TRICKNRACY cars baby TRICKNRACYCARS.ORG

12-01-2009, 07:46 AM	#11
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: led lights Exactly, it's not really the money, it's the fun factor of working on and accomplishing things on your own car and truck that the pros do so well It's nice to say 'me, I did that' when people ask __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

12-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#12
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: led lights When I was at Hershey a man was selling the LED light bulbs that were real bright. I have not found where to buy them. Replacing only the bulb you wouldn't have to replace the lens. Anyone know where I can buy the bulbs?

12-01-2009, 01:25 PM	#14
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: led lights PowerPro, thanks, I will see if they made it to Texas yet.

12-01-2009, 02:19 PM	#15
ohsocountry86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: clackamas oregon Posts: 269	Re: led lights yeah i even changed all the ones in my dash to led bulbs sooooo bright my blinker blinds me hahah not literally but whats cool is my truck is ochre and the glow the same color __________________ I can die happy now i own a c-10 TRICKNRACY cars baby TRICKNRACYCARS.ORG

12-02-2009, 02:06 AM	#16
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: led lights I just finished doing my entire truck in LED's(sidemarkers/dash lights/tails/turns/etc), and after debating, experimenting, and struggling to do LED's in the rear tails, and have it look really good, I gave up the goose. It just isn't a big enough area inside the housing to recess the led's back and try to get good light dispersion. Save yourself the headache, spray the inside of the housing with a chrome paint and pickup a pair of the red 1157's here: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...1156-x18-T.htm I have done 2 full LED tailight conversions on my last 2 cars with full blown rectifier networks, resistors, etc and just couldn't bring myself to do it here. The above lights have perfect running light brightness, in your face brake light brightness, are very diffused in the housing, and best of all, require zero modification to install...highly recommended, and another reminder that I need to get some pics taken!! Here's a teaser of my sidemarkers that I built so you know I'm not pulling your leg And lenses that I did for my last car - testing Installed and hot!- the camera made them look funny but they were truly filled and even across the lense - worked for 3 years flawlessly before I sold the car...

12-02-2009, 03:45 AM	#17
ohsocountry86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: clackamas oregon Posts: 269	Re: led lights wow $18 for 1 bulb damn but cheaper then new lights i know so u spray the inside with chrome paint then use those huh? __________________ I can die happy now i own a c-10 TRICKNRACY cars baby TRICKNRACYCARS.ORG



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12-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#18
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: led lights Well, I spent over $200 in parts to do those large lenses on my old Subaru, and was estimating $50/side to do the truck, so $18 for a bulb seems reasonable to me for LED tails... Ya I just sanded them down and sprayed the inside chrome so it would reflect better than the aluminum housing and it looks pretty darn good...

12-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#20
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: led lights Seraph, not at all. They won't work with the stock ones(light doesn't shine through), so I found some sidemarkers from Classic Industries for $9 each that have a opaque plastic they are created with, glue or epoxy some led strips(again found on superbrightleds) at an angle so they glow through rather than show the LED light points, put hot glue on the exposed contacts of the pcd/leds/resistors/diodes so they won't corrode and call them done. Then vampire clip onto the front and rear marker/running light wires and they will work perfect. I have some free time tonight, finally, so I will get pics posted of it all complete... More testing photos... See how the opaque plastic carries the light! Nice even light, only faint light pinpoints at lower angles, but even then it is dispursed... Last edited by Beatcoaster; 12-03-2009 at 02:32 PM.

12-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#21
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12-03-2009, 02:33 PM	#22
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: led lights I was thinking about going with LED's all around, but didnt know if it would be possible for me to do myself. I'll be waiting to see the pics of your truck tonight. I bet they will look good! __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

12-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#23
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: led lights I was researching these online and noticed that they sell LED flashers. Do you have to change your flasher out when you go to LED's, in the turn signals?

12-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#24
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: led lights Yes, either a new flasher or a load resistor that simulates the resistance created by a filament bulb...

12-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#25
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: led lights would something like this work? http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm sorry i'm a newbie to LED's __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

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