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aggie91 · 01-31-2017, 10:30 AM

Always one of my favorites to look at!

RUN GMC · 01-31-2017, 10:46 AM

This is the "blueprint" period for how to do it proper..........beautiful.............

JWall · 01-31-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Always one of my favorites to look at!

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Originally Posted by RUN GMC

This is the "blueprint" period for how to do it proper..........beautiful.............

Thanks guys!
I have a couple small things I still need/want to do to it soon.
The winter just flew by & got side tracked with house & shop stuff.

Misled · 01-31-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

So, I am guilty of complaining how facebook & instagram killed the forums but I havent posted on here in forever. I am just as guilty of posting on IG & facebook more than here myself.

Not much new with the 76, just getting cleaned up for our yearly indoor show coming up.

Here are some pics I'll share....

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Not too bad for a 17-18 year old paint job that my Dad did....

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I am in loooooooove!!!!

JWall · 03-27-2017, 08:58 AM

I finally did the LED bulb upgrade on the gauges this weekend.
HUGE difference. I did the gauge cluster & ac/heat controls.
I wish I could change the radio bulb too but I do plan to change to a retrosound style radio in the future.

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SamsAutoParts73-87 · 03-27-2017, 09:45 AM

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

JWall · 03-27-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

Thanks!
Yeah my truck rarely sees dark either unless we are leaving real early for a car show or something but it was definitely worth the time to upgrade.

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

It well worth it. The LEDs make it brighter yet easier to look at as the light isnt harsh,

JWall · 04-24-2017, 09:52 AM

I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend.
I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on.
The lights are from Stark Lighting

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**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2017, 09:57 AM

Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights???

Coursey · 04-24-2017, 09:57 AM

Was it a simple plug and play or was there any wiring involved for the LED?

JWall · 04-24-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights???

Info below

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Was it a simple plug and play or was there any wiring involved for the LED?

Plug & Play

They have a website but having trouble finding it at the moment. I'll keep looking.
They sell thru ebay & amazon.

Ebay auction - http://www.ebay.com/itm/322177905990...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Ebay store - http://stores.ebay.com/Stark-Lights

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smbrouss70 · 04-24-2017, 10:36 AM

Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately.

Same here Steven,

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Justin - have you driven it at night yet? If so, thoughts? Also, how about the low beam setting?

JWall · 04-24-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Justin - have you driven it at night yet? If so, thoughts? Also, how about the low beam setting?

I have not driven it at night yet.
Only seen them in my shop all closed up (when the pics where taken).
I will post feedback after I drive it at night.

68Timber · 05-01-2017, 09:11 AM

Amen & amen. Curious to hear how you like them on the road at night.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-10-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Info below

Plug & Play

They have a website but having trouble finding it at the moment. I'll keep looking.
They sell thru ebay & amazon.

I got mine yesterday and installed one of them last night. The difference is amazing! I do have one question though. The headlight housing came with a rubber boot that seals the bulb to the housing. Did you install that on yours? I didn't as I was worried that the heat generated by the bulbs heat sink might melt it. Any thoughts? Here's some pics of my install.

solidaxel · 05-10-2017, 09:31 AM

The P S looks like a "turn signal" !

JWall · 05-10-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Did you install that on yours? I didn't as I was worried that the heat generated by the bulbs heat sink might melt it. Any thoughts?

I did not install those either. I was going to see how hot they get after using them for a while to see if I was going to run them.

y5mgisi · 05-11-2017, 06:13 PM

Cant wait to hear more of a review on these! My concern is always blinding other drivers on the road.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-11-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend.
I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on.
The lights are from Stark Lighting

Justin - did you have an problem getting your light's "clocked" correctly? One of mine fits good, but the other one is about 15 degrees crooked.

JWall · 05-11-2017, 08:03 PM

I didn't have any issue with that but I did have to clock the light bulb itself.
When you turned them on the led that comes on for the high beam wasn't at the top. I felt like it should be at the top so I clocked the bulbs.

JWall · 05-11-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Cant wait to hear more of a review on these! My concern is always blinding other drivers on the road.

They are bright so I am a little concerned about that too.
I am leaving real early to go to a show Saturday so I should have a review after this weekend.

UKNOWME · 05-11-2017, 11:54 PM

Interested as well.

Bennett68C10 · 05-12-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

They are bright so I am a little concerned about that too.
I am leaving real early to go to a show Saturday so I should have a review after this weekend.

I'm interested to see if anybody flashes you as well.

01-31-2017, 10:30 AM	#451
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Always one of my favorites to look at! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-31-2017, 10:46 AM	#452
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB This is the "blueprint" period for how to do it proper..........beautiful............. __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

03-27-2017, 08:58 AM	#455
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I finally did the LED bulb upgrade on the gauges this weekend. HUGE difference. I did the gauge cluster & ac/heat controls. I wish I could change the radio bulb too but I do plan to change to a retrosound style radio in the future. BEFORE AFTER BULBS USED __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB Last edited by JWall; 03-27-2017 at 09:04 AM.

03-27-2017, 09:45 AM	#456
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87. __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

04-24-2017, 09:52 AM	#459
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend. I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on. The lights are from Stark Lighting BEFORE PICS 1 LED 1 REGULAR AFTER - LEDS __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-24-2017, 09:57 AM	#460
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights??? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-24-2017, 09:57 AM	#461
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04-24-2017, 10:36 AM	#463
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-01-2017, 09:11 AM	#466
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Amen & amen. Curious to hear how you like them on the road at night. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-10-2017, 09:31 AM	#468
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05-11-2017, 06:13 PM	#470
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Cant wait to hear more of a review on these! My concern is always blinding other drivers on the road. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

05-11-2017, 08:03 PM	#472
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I didn't have any issue with that but I did have to clock the light bulb itself. When you turned them on the led that comes on for the high beam wasn't at the top. I felt like it should be at the top so I clocked the bulbs. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

05-11-2017, 11:54 PM	#474
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