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bjohn3x · 03-26-2005, 12:51 AM

I just installed a replacement 1156 bulb with 30!! super bright LEDs in my reverse lights. They look really sweet. They have that HID white look instead of yellow with the stock incandesent bulbs. the pic is with one of each bulb so you can see the difference. The *cool* thing is that the LED run cool. I couldn't even grab the stock bulb to replace it is was so hot. Super White + Super Cool temp + Less Current = sweet mod.

Next is LED tail lights as soon as I get them.

72MARIO · 03-26-2005, 01:02 AM

Where did you get the bulb's ? Are they a direct replacement ?

71-longbed · 03-26-2005, 01:15 AM

I wouldn't mind knowing that little nugget of info too .... Howdy Neighbor .... im down in Salem

Peace

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2005, 01:19 AM

Those are sweet looking where did you get them???

bjohn3x · 03-26-2005, 01:59 AM

I got them off cheezebay. Am I allowed to post links in ths board? Here ya go: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

this is the same company where I bought mine. They are a DIRECT replacement. They are really wide (like 1 3/8" I think) they warn you if you have restrictive light housings that you might want to get the 24 LED version, but I wanted MORE LIGHT! They fit perfect. they are close to the housing side, but don't touch.

Thanks for your compliments!

71-longbed · 03-26-2005, 02:20 AM

they dont let off any heat that may melt the plastic ??

bjohn3x · 03-26-2005, 02:42 AM

no way. Leds run soooooo much cooler than regular bulbs. besides these are just reverse lights, although I am looking at an upgrade for my front turnsignals....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2005, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the link I think I just spent way to much money on bulbs..

ChevLoRay · 03-26-2005, 11:53 AM

I love LED's. There was a board member who made and sold tail light LED assemblies. You can get them now, from Early Classic Enterprises.

Before I found out about those, however, I had already bought a pair of 1157 replacement bulbs from a company called Ledtronics. They are altogether different from those that APC markets. The APC bulbs are garbage. I couldn't get one of them installed in my parking light sockets. The plastic part contacted the metal of the socket, preventing the bulb from seating and locking in place. The Ledtronics bulbs are super bright. They have LED's around the perimeter of the bulb, that reflect off of the bowl of the tailliight housing. The other bulbs all are aimed to the rear. There is a large LED in the center of the bulb, with smaller ones around it. I think there is a total of 24 LED's in each bulb. They weren't cheap, though, at $98 for the pair, delivered. But, like everything else, you get what you pay for. The APC bulbs were lot cheaper, but are no good. So, the money is wasted.

farside847 · 03-26-2005, 09:04 PM

Hmmm, that ebay guy had red and yellow led replacement bulbs too. (rubs hands) The red 1157 ones only have 19 leds though. I wonder if the 30 white led one would look good in my brake lights. for $15 its worth it to try...

70c10 · 03-26-2005, 09:14 PM

The more LED's the better. My tail lights have about 650 total and they are bright!

bjohn3x · 03-26-2005, 09:37 PM

I'll attest to that. I got some 1157 amber bulbs for the front clear signals and they only had 12 LEDs. They were like a 10th of the brightness of the standard bulb. So if you have a big housing you need lots of LEDs beacuse the viewing angle on LEDs is only 125 degrees where a regular bulb is 360.

CHEVIBUBBA · 03-26-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

The more LED's the better. My tail lights have about 650 total and they are bright!

650?
did you build them yourself?
any pics, instructions?
sounds like what i want.

Canada20 · 03-26-2005, 11:33 PM

Has anyone checked out what kind of current 650 leds will pull? How about 60 leds vs 2 incadescent 1157 bulbs?

Greg

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2005, 11:49 PM

Chevibubba if I remember correctly 70c10 had his tail lights custom made from ruemister(sp)and i think they have a blue set of leds in the center although those could belong to a different board member..

70c10 · 03-27-2005, 12:13 AM

Frenchblue 72 is correct on the builder but mine don't have the blue dots. I remember those and they were very cool also. The guy who built mine changed his name to bagged72blaz. They are styled after the newer Caddilac cars. At night they only have the inside half lit up but when you hit the brakes or turn the blinker on the whole thing lights up!. Here are some old pics.

CHEVIBUBBA · 03-27-2005, 12:17 AM

wow! thats what i would like.
are they white or red leds?
guess i should ask the guy that made them.
what about price?

bjohn3x · 03-27-2005, 12:19 AM

How much did you pay for those? They are bright as all getout! I'd love some.

70c10 · 03-27-2005, 12:29 AM

I made his custom door panels in exchange for these. I'm guessing he would charge about $150-$175 but don't quote me on that. You would have to ask him directly. Ryan does excellent work as you can see.

CHEVIBUBBA · 03-27-2005, 12:43 AM

just sent him an e-mail.
thanks for the pics & info.

GreyHoundSteve · 03-28-2005, 10:15 AM

You beat me to it. I have a box full of LED's ive been waiting to install into my project. I have replaced EVERY bulb in my truck with LED's..... EVERY BULB, well except the headlights anyway.

68w/sbc406 · 03-28-2005, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canada20

Has anyone checked out what kind of current 650 leds will pull? How about 60 leds vs 2 incadescent 1157 bulbs?

Greg

i know LEDS would be alot less, but i would need some numbers to figure it out for sure

bjohn3x · 03-28-2005, 11:10 AM

hey GreyHoundSteve, what did you do about the front turn signal bulbs? I tried LEDs but they are barely even visible compared to the stock bulb.

GreyHoundSteve · 03-28-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohn3x

hey GreyHoundSteve, what did you do about the front turn signal bulbs? I tried LEDs but they are barely even visible compared to the stock bulb.

I have a modified front grill but it is basically the stock turn signals cut and refaced. I used a peice of clear lexan instead of the stock lense so i had to go with amber led's. I bought most my led's from this site. http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
I cant remember which size i used because i bought every size at one point and test fitted each one so that i had the biggest that would fit in each socket. I have all my led's in a box right now because im still trying to get all my body work done still and hit a major road bump in mounting my seats. I have autometer phantom gauges and i used the large cluster replacement 194's in them and they look sweet. All my interior bulbs are blue led's but almost every light in my truck is out of a late model vehicle because my interior is a complete custom job. I had been hitting it hard and heavy but about 2 weeks ago we got a ton of work in and we got to get some of it out the door before we can pick back up on the project so everythings been on hold for awhile. Led's arent cheap but man do they look cool and you should never have to replace them either. I got my led tail lights from a board member named Frank. I havent installed them yet either but they look pretty good and were priced below what ece sells them for.
Some other good sources for led's i found are:
http://www.autodirectsave.com/Small_bulbs.asp
http://www.lightlens.com/coloredbulbs.htm
http://www.eled.com//
http://autolumination.com/otherleds.htm

Forgot to mention that i also went with electronic flashers. They are suposed to fix most led flasher problems. I also have led's in my side mirrors as well. My truck is still all apart so i dont know for certain if everything will work as planned but in a bench test all my led's out peformed the bulbs they replaced.

farside847 · 03-28-2005, 12:29 PM

I wonder if this first one would fit on a stepside...
http://www.superbrightleds.com/truck_lights.htm

The price is cheap, 60+ LEDs each, and there is a 3 hole mounting
bracket that looks right. I should go home and measure my light enclosure.

03-26-2005, 12:51 AM	#1
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	LED REVERSE LIGHTS! Pic I just installed a replacement 1156 bulb with 30!! super bright LEDs in my reverse lights. They look really sweet. They have that HID white look instead of yellow with the stock incandesent bulbs. the pic is with one of each bulb so you can see the difference. The cool thing is that the LED run cool. I couldn't even grab the stock bulb to replace it is was so hot. Super White + Super Cool temp + Less Current = sweet mod. Next is LED tail lights as soon as I get them. Attached Images

03-26-2005, 01:02 AM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Where did you get the bulb's ? Are they a direct replacement ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-26-2005, 01:15 AM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	I wouldn't mind knowing that little nugget of info too .... Howdy Neighbor .... im down in Salem Peace __________________ 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.

03-26-2005, 01:19 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Those are sweet looking where did you get them??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2005, 01:59 AM	#5
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	I got them off cheezebay. Am I allowed to post links in ths board? Here ya go: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW this is the same company where I bought mine. They are a DIRECT replacement. They are really wide (like 1 3/8" I think) they warn you if you have restrictive light housings that you might want to get the 24 LED version, but I wanted MORE LIGHT! They fit perfect. they are close to the housing side, but don't touch. Thanks for your compliments! __________________ 1969 Chevy 1/2T SWB w/515HP 383, Viper 6 speed (.50 OVERDRIVE BABY!), 3.73 POSI rear 1965 Mustang w/367HP 289, 5 speed, 4.11 coming

03-26-2005, 02:20 AM	#6
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	they dont let off any heat that may melt the plastic ?? __________________ 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.

03-26-2005, 02:42 AM	#7
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	no way. Leds run soooooo much cooler than regular bulbs. besides these are just reverse lights, although I am looking at an upgrade for my front turnsignals.... __________________ 1969 Chevy 1/2T SWB w/515HP 383, Viper 6 speed (.50 OVERDRIVE BABY!), 3.73 POSI rear 1965 Mustang w/367HP 289, 5 speed, 4.11 coming

03-26-2005, 10:07 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Thanks for the link I think I just spent way to much money on bulbs.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2005, 11:53 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I love LED's. There was a board member who made and sold tail light LED assemblies. You can get them now, from Early Classic Enterprises. Before I found out about those, however, I had already bought a pair of 1157 replacement bulbs from a company called Ledtronics. They are altogether different from those that APC markets. The APC bulbs are garbage. I couldn't get one of them installed in my parking light sockets. The plastic part contacted the metal of the socket, preventing the bulb from seating and locking in place. The Ledtronics bulbs are super bright. They have LED's around the perimeter of the bulb, that reflect off of the bowl of the tailliight housing. The other bulbs all are aimed to the rear. There is a large LED in the center of the bulb, with smaller ones around it. I think there is a total of 24 LED's in each bulb. They weren't cheap, though, at $98 for the pair, delivered. But, like everything else, you get what you pay for. The APC bulbs were lot cheaper, but are no good. So, the money is wasted. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 03-26-2005 at 11:57 AM.

03-26-2005, 09:04 PM	#10
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Hmmm, that ebay guy had red and yellow led replacement bulbs too. (rubs hands) The red 1157 ones only have 19 leds though. I wonder if the 30 white led one would look good in my brake lights. for $15 its worth it to try... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-26-2005, 09:14 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	The more LED's the better. My tail lights have about 650 total and they are bright! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-26-2005, 09:37 PM	#12
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	I'll attest to that. I got some 1157 amber bulbs for the front clear signals and they only had 12 LEDs. They were like a 10th of the brightness of the standard bulb. So if you have a big housing you need lots of LEDs beacuse the viewing angle on LEDs is only 125 degrees where a regular bulb is 360. __________________ 1969 Chevy 1/2T SWB w/515HP 383, Viper 6 speed (.50 OVERDRIVE BABY!), 3.73 POSI rear 1965 Mustang w/367HP 289, 5 speed, 4.11 coming

03-26-2005, 11:33 PM	#14
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Has anyone checked out what kind of current 650 leds will pull? How about 60 leds vs 2 incadescent 1157 bulbs? Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

03-26-2005, 11:49 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Chevibubba if I remember correctly 70c10 had his tail lights custom made from ruemister(sp)and i think they have a blue set of leds in the center although those could belong to a different board member.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-27-2005, 12:13 AM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Frenchblue 72 is correct on the builder but mine don't have the blue dots. I remember those and they were very cool also. The guy who built mine changed his name to bagged72blaz. They are styled after the newer Caddilac cars. At night they only have the inside half lit up but when you hit the brakes or turn the blinker on the whole thing lights up!. Here are some old pics. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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03-27-2005, 12:17 AM	#17
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	wow! thats what i would like. are they white or red leds? guess i should ask the guy that made them. what about price? __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black" Last edited by CHEVIBUBBA; 03-27-2005 at 12:21 AM.

03-27-2005, 12:19 AM	#18
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	How much did you pay for those? They are bright as all getout! I'd love some. __________________ 1969 Chevy 1/2T SWB w/515HP 383, Viper 6 speed (.50 OVERDRIVE BABY!), 3.73 POSI rear 1965 Mustang w/367HP 289, 5 speed, 4.11 coming

03-27-2005, 12:29 AM	#19
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I made his custom door panels in exchange for these. I'm guessing he would charge about $150-$175 but don't quote me on that. You would have to ask him directly. Ryan does excellent work as you can see. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-27-2005, 12:43 AM	#20
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	just sent him an e-mail. thanks for the pics & info. __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black"

03-28-2005, 10:15 AM	#21
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	You beat me to it. I have a box full of LED's ive been waiting to install into my project. I have replaced EVERY bulb in my truck with LED's..... EVERY BULB, well except the headlights anyway. Last edited by GreyHoundSteve; 03-28-2005 at 10:20 AM.

03-28-2005, 11:10 AM	#23
bjohn3x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 49	hey GreyHoundSteve, what did you do about the front turn signal bulbs? I tried LEDs but they are barely even visible compared to the stock bulb. __________________ 1969 Chevy 1/2T SWB w/515HP 383, Viper 6 speed (.50 OVERDRIVE BABY!), 3.73 POSI rear 1965 Mustang w/367HP 289, 5 speed, 4.11 coming

03-28-2005, 12:29 PM	#25
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I wonder if this first one would fit on a stepside... http://www.superbrightleds.com/truck_lights.htm The price is cheap, 60+ LEDs each, and there is a 3 hole mounting bracket that looks right. I should go home and measure my light enclosure. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

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