![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
Ok, this is my first build thread, so bear with me. After seeing 68w/sbc406's build up of LED sidemarkers and reverse lights, I decided to build my own. I bought a lot of 100 led's off ebay for about 13 bucks give or take.... Because i dont know how to make these LED's blink yet, i decided to go simple and create a pair of reverse lights. I started by cutting a piece of translucent plastic (from a busted storage tote), I made a grid spaced 5mm apart. Then drilled out every other square. This is what it looked like when i was done.
After PM'ing 68w/sbc406, he suggested i wire the LED's up in series of four so that i wouldnt have to put a resistor on every single led. I think there are 28 or 32 led's in each reverse light so this idea came in really handy.
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
![]() Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
I did not build mine but I have a set in my blazer..
__________________
GO BIG GREEN ![]() 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.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
After wiring up the rows of LED's in series, i tied each row into columns parallel. Thus each row gets the same voltage. I soldered them so that they met in the center row.
After i finished wiring the leds up, I busted a perfectly good light bulb and soldered the leads of speaker wire to the pos and neg leads. I filled the empty socket full of epoxy.
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 02-25-2007 at 11:27 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
Then i soldered the bulb/speakerwire to the back of the LEDs and used hot glue to secure the soldering just like 68w/sbc406.
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 02-25-2007 at 11:37 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Deer Park, Tx.
Posts: 2,524
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
Well, quit teasing us, we are waiting.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
Then i put them in and tested them out!!! They are MUCH brighter than the originals. The only bad thing about this, you're only half done...........
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
And as far as the parking lights, I took the easy way out
![]() ![]()
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 02-25-2007 at 11:36 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
If you have any other questions, just PM me and i will do what i can to answer them.
Justin
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 51
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
When do you start mass producing
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
chevy runs deep
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PHOENIX AZ
Posts: 1,074
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
nice
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
thats just it, the only downside to these is the fact that they are kinda time consuming
![]()
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
lookin good. here is the diagram. i found diodes at a local electronics store that look liked what i needed. nothing specific. there isnt as big difference between the flashing as i would like so i would probably change the resistor values to 1500 ohms for parking lights and 750 for blinker. it should work, but i dont know since i havent done it. but if it does work it will give you a greater difference between park and blink.
![]()
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's ![]() 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Chevy 400
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 142
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
nice work
__________________
68 Chevy C-10 pickup ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 120
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
Thats amazing how well they work!! Be great to see some brake, running and turn signals done the same way. Sweet mod for sure!!
![]() C-ya |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
i bought 100 red leds last night
![]()
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
i am probably going to buy ECEs version of the brake lights. 160 leds per side. the amount you would spend in LEDs to get 320 would only be 50 bucks cheaper, plus then you have to solder.
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's ![]() 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 11,049
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
I just put in the LED tail lights offered by musclerodz.com. They are great! Very bright and the LED's are part of the lens so the lens maximizes the light produced by the LEDs. At $49.00 pair, you can't beat the price.
__________________
bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 02-26-2007 at 12:38 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
This is my idea for brake lights. Instead of using all the lights as both turn and park, i split them up into rows of either turn or park. Im not sure how this will look, but im going to give it a shot.
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
looks like a freakin 2year old drew that.....
![]() A lot of 100 red leds is only 7.50 About half the price as the white ones. I have a b-day comming up and i told one of my friends that's what they could get me for my b-day was some more red ones ![]() ![]()
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 02-26-2007 at 01:46 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
the width is the same (or close to) as the reverse lights. so you could stagger rows of 4 on the tail lights like you did on the reverse lights. you just have to find out how many rows will fit
now these are sexy
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's ![]() 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler Last edited by 68w/sbc406; 02-26-2007 at 08:28 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
holy cow is that musclerod's setup that he's selling for 50 bucks? dang that would be a helluva deal if it is. thats easily 40 bucks worth of LED's.
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 02-26-2007 at 09:13 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
no. those are from ECE $199.00
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's ![]() 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler Last edited by 68w/sbc406; 02-26-2007 at 11:46 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Self-proclaimed LED man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harrisburg, Missouri
Posts: 1,021
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
little rich for my blood...i could almost buy another set of tow hooks for that
![]()
__________________
My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once ![]() Norwood Survivor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
i got a 2wd, so no need for tow hooks
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's ![]() 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 11,049
|
Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!!
I've heard there were some issues with the 160 blub versions, but I'm not sure if it was the ECE or what the issue is.
The musclerodz set up is bright. they are the larger LEDs (I know nothing about LEDs or wiring stuff like this) but they are at least 3 times brighter than the 1157s. There's more pictures in this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=tail+lights
__________________
bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|