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Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 02:29 PM

Hey Guys,

I decided to replace my dash lights with led bulbs (so I could actually see my guages at night...lol)...and I found a couple of bulb twist sockets weren't original (and I don't know how they were working at all).

But, my question is...Where can I get correct sockets so I can replace the odd ones that I found? I found some listings of eBay, but they all seem to be for newer models (and I'm not sure that they are the same).

Thanks for your help!

Chris

cdowns · 03-11-2013, 02:50 PM

good older style junkyards// i am always lookin at the old things for lots of different light sockets to have an inventory in my junkbox for future projects

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 02:52 PM

I have a few, post a pic of what you need and if I have it I'll send you some.

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 02:55 PM

I wish that there were some 'older style junkyards' around here. I'm in NJ and there are hardly any older vehicles in junkyards around here...everything has been crushed.

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 02:57 PM

Thanks Shawno,

I'll try to get a pic up here in a little bit.

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 03:20 PM

Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.

Thanks!

Chris

Lattimer · 03-11-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moline_Puller

I wish that there were some 'older style junkyards' around here. I'm in NJ and there are hardly any older vehicles in junkyards around here...everything has been crushed.

Thats the truth. Nothing older than '90's around here.

Lattimer · 03-11-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moline_Puller

Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.

Thanks!

Chris

I got a couple of those from NAPA. They had to order them but they found them

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moline_Puller

Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.

Thanks!

Chris

I have some original which the back looks a little different but the light socket is the same. How many do you need?

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 03:57 PM

Hey Shawno,

Thanks so much...just sent you a PM

Chris
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shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 04:04 PM

I got it but you need to empty your inbox so I can send one back

I will get them sent out tomorrow for you.

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 04:21 PM

Sorry about that...just cleaned out my inbox

Andy4639 · 03-11-2013, 04:55 PM

Here is a holder and LED bulb.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...th-socket/841/

Here is just the holder.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...se-socket/704/

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 05:03 PM

Thanks Andy,

I'll check the sizes of the ones that I have.

Chris

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moline_Puller

Sorry about that...just cleaned out my inbox

No worries just wanted to let you know I'll send a few out tomorrow

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 05:19 PM

Thanks!

I appreciate it!

**LockDoc** · 03-11-2013, 06:34 PM

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Good on you Shawno. That's what makes this board so great. Truck guys helping truck guys...

LockDoc

shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Good on you Shawno. That's what makes this board so great. Truck guys helping truck guys...

LockDoc

Just trying to pay it forward Leon. I've been helped out by this board so many times. Its the least I can do.

Moline_Puller · 03-11-2013, 07:16 PM

Yeah, again, thanks so much. This board really is aeesome...such good information and such good people!

Thanks!
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zeeklu · 03-11-2013, 07:16 PM

I got some at NAPA also. Chris

BigCountryx · 03-11-2013, 09:31 PM

Check the "Help" section at your local parts shack. 5/8" should be what you need
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shawno72 · 03-12-2013, 03:15 PM

I sent out 3 dash sockets this morning.

Moline_Puller · 03-12-2013, 03:44 PM

Thanks Shawno! I appreciate it!

Chris

Moline_Puller · 03-15-2013, 04:18 PM

Hey Shawno,

I got the dash light sockets today..Thanks again, Man! I hope that I can return the favor some timeI

Chris
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shawno72 · 03-15-2013, 05:08 PM

No worries Chris, thats what being on this board is all about. Truck dudes helping truck dudes keep a good truck going

03-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#1
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Where can I get dash twist sockets... Hey Guys, I decided to replace my dash lights with led bulbs (so I could actually see my guages at night...lol)...and I found a couple of bulb twist sockets weren't original (and I don't know how they were working at all). But, my question is...Where can I get correct sockets so I can replace the odd ones that I found? I found some listings of eBay, but they all seem to be for newer models (and I'm not sure that they are the same). Thanks for your help! Chris

03-11-2013, 02:50 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... good older style junkyards// i am always lookin at the old things for lots of different light sockets to have an inventory in my junkbox for future projects __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-11-2013, 02:52 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... I have a few, post a pic of what you need and if I have it I'll send you some. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-11-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... I wish that there were some 'older style junkyards' around here. I'm in NJ and there are hardly any older vehicles in junkyards around here...everything has been crushed.

03-11-2013, 02:57 PM	#5
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Thanks Shawno, I'll try to get a pic up here in a little bit.

03-11-2013, 03:20 PM	#6
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics. Thanks! Chris Attached Images

03-11-2013, 03:57 PM	#10
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Hey Shawno, Thanks so much...just sent you a PM Chris Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2013, 04:04 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... I got it but you need to empty your inbox so I can send one back I will get them sent out tomorrow for you. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!" Last edited by shawno72; 03-11-2013 at 04:14 PM.

03-11-2013, 04:21 PM	#12
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Sorry about that...just cleaned out my inbox

03-11-2013, 04:55 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,943	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Here is a holder and LED bulb. http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...th-socket/841/ Here is just the holder. http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...se-socket/704/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-11-2013, 05:03 PM	#14
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Thanks Andy, I'll check the sizes of the ones that I have. Chris

03-11-2013, 05:19 PM	#16
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Thanks! I appreciate it!

03-11-2013, 06:34 PM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,538	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... - Good on you Shawno. That's what makes this board so great. Truck guys helping truck guys... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-11-2013, 07:16 PM	#19
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Yeah, again, thanks so much. This board really is aeesome...such good information and such good people! Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2013, 07:16 PM	#20
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... I got some at NAPA also. Chris



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03-11-2013, 09:31 PM	#21
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Check the "Help" section at your local parts shack. 5/8" should be what you need Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

03-12-2013, 03:15 PM	#22
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... I sent out 3 dash sockets this morning. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-12-2013, 03:44 PM	#23
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Thanks Shawno! I appreciate it! Chris

03-15-2013, 04:18 PM	#24
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... Hey Shawno, I got the dash light sockets today..Thanks again, Man! I hope that I can return the favor some timeI Chris Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#25
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets... No worries Chris, thats what being on this board is all about. Truck dudes helping truck dudes keep a good truck going __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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