Did the "Brighter Dash Light" Upgrade...WOW!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 02-19-2004, 05:55 AM

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.

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

Quote:

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!

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.

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

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..

02-19-2004, 06:19 AM	#2
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	throw some 168's in there and you'll notice a bigger difference.. __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

02-19-2004, 06:27 AM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	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. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-19-2004, 11:51 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	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.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-19-2004, 05:55 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	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. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-19-2004, 11:12 AM	#5
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	You Like? Good to hear! 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. Good team effort - afterall, that's what this place is all about.



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