Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Turkey · 12-21-2011, 09:10 PM

Who's running LEDs on the front or rear of their truck, and are you happy about it or not. Let me know.

**ChiefRocka** · 12-21-2011, 09:32 PM

I was happy with these on my old truck ....
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They were super bright and worked well. I rolled that truck without a hood, so I picked up some resisters and wired them in parallel with the tail wires under the dash (in order to get a nice steady flash speed).

QBA · 12-22-2011, 12:54 AM

Tail lights for now.working on converting the interior lights

**Clyde65** · 12-22-2011, 10:47 AM

My dad has them both on his crew....I think it is an acquired taste, I like the brightness of them, so does he, but they do look different.

jimmydean · 12-22-2011, 11:56 AM

I will be running LED tail/back up lights eventually.

**Clyde65** · 12-22-2011, 12:45 PM

one thing my dad found out when he bought the lights was that he needed not just the LED flasher but a LED reverse polarity flasher, one for the turn signals and one for the E-flashers too.

Classic parts is where he got his parts from.

kevinc · 12-22-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

one thing my dad found out when he bought the lights was that he needed not just the LED flasher but a LED reverse polarity flasher, one for the turn signals and one for the E-flashers too.

Classic parts is where he got his parts from.

Why the reverse polarity? Would you please explain that further?

Kevin C

**Clyde65** · 12-22-2011, 02:26 PM

I dont really know why it needed it, but they sent a "regular polarity" flasher unit and he couldnt get them to work, he called them and they said the reverse polarity flasher will work and they were right, works like a champ.

Turkey · 12-24-2011, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the info guys...I hope Santa's good to me

66 lwb cs · 12-24-2011, 04:21 PM

Have some on mine and am happy

Str8axle · 12-24-2011, 07:04 PM

I have em in my 65. Had to make short little jumpers to plug the new flasher in backwards to make the signals blink.
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**TR65** · 12-24-2011, 10:19 PM

I'm all LED except headlights and instrument cluster. I love them due to the low Power used. Leave the parking lights on, no problem.

Headlights are coming. Check out these in the attached pdf file. I don't know the cost or if they are good.

Here is another thread on the subject

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290484

The picture shows the red LED's with clear lens on the left and a red bulb with clear lens on the right.

TR

jbgroby · 12-25-2011, 01:09 PM

I have them but have not installed as of yet, waiting on the paint, story of my life.

ralf · 12-25-2011, 01:39 PM

Recommended vendors?????

63redsled · 12-26-2011, 01:38 PM

leds on mt 63 stepper... love em!

BR3W CITY · 12-26-2011, 01:51 PM

Pulled my reverse lights out, and put LED tails into the fenders. Excuse the old nast pic

1964Chevy · 12-02-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 63redsled

leds on mt 63 stepper... love em!

Do you have a picture of the underside of your rear led lights? I have some and am having a helluva hard time figuring out how to secure the wires so that they do not break off where they are soldered to the back of the led. Thanks.

MikeS. · 12-03-2012, 01:38 AM

Too bad I can't get them for my Burb.

westcoast5 · 12-03-2012, 01:56 AM

I go them on mine rear tails but no parking lights yet.

blazins10 · 12-03-2012, 03:46 AM

I replaced all the bulbs and flasher from superbrightleds.com and they work great , I really like the look of the LEDs in the cluster
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luvbowties · 12-03-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Turkey

Who's running LEDs on the front or rear of their truck, and are you happy about it or not. Let me know.

Very happy with stainless tail-brake-turn signal combo that replaced original, complete unit perfectly. No issues , just kept original flasher that does just fine. Great quality: just dunno where they came from(maybe LMC?) as were Xmas gift last year.
Would love to find led-replacements for front park-turn signals in hood; bulbs keep trashing as hood fits so tight, originals won't take much slamming abuse!

*bk2life* · 12-03-2012, 06:05 AM

Have had LEDs in pretty much every vehicle since the better part of 10 years.

badriand · 12-03-2012, 08:53 AM

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I have em in my 65. Had to make short little jumpers to plug the new flasher in backwards to make the signals blink.
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Can you explain? I have them on back but my front flasher will not blink and tried both led flashers (regular and reverse polarity) never could figure it out so I removed the fronts.
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1964Chevy · 12-03-2012, 10:10 AM

Last night I ordered Frenching cups and chrome wire covers from Speedway motors. I will have to do a little mods to the cups but they should work. I'll post pictures when I get them going.

12-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#1
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ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I was happy with these on my old truck .... - - - - They were super bright and worked well. I rolled that truck without a hood, so I picked up some resisters and wired them in parallel with the tail wires under the dash (in order to get a nice steady flash speed). __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-22-2011, 12:54 AM	#3
QBA Proud Americano Join Date: May 2008 Location: CORONA,CA Posts: 98	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Tail lights for now.working on converting the interior lights Attached Images __________________ Tattooed Cuban Trailer Trash. putting the cart before the horse since 1964.

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Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" My dad has them both on his crew....I think it is an acquired taste, I like the brightness of them, so does he, but they do look different. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-22-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I will be running LED tail/back up lights eventually. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-22-2011, 12:45 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" one thing my dad found out when he bought the lights was that he needed not just the LED flasher but a LED reverse polarity flasher, one for the turn signals and one for the E-flashers too. Classic parts is where he got his parts from. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-22-2011, 02:26 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I dont really know why it needed it, but they sent a "regular polarity" flasher unit and he couldnt get them to work, he called them and they said the reverse polarity flasher will work and they were right, works like a champ. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-24-2011, 02:28 PM	#9
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Thanks for the info guys...I hope Santa's good to me __________________

12-24-2011, 04:21 PM	#10
66 lwb cs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: aurora co Posts: 208	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Have some on mine and am happy __________________ 66 C20 LWB CS 327/TH400 A/C

12-24-2011, 07:04 PM	#11
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I have em in my 65. Had to make short little jumpers to plug the new flasher in backwards to make the signals blink. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________________________________ Ray All my life, I've been told I'm a "Bad Influence"

12-25-2011, 01:09 PM	#13
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I have them but have not installed as of yet, waiting on the paint, story of my life. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-25-2011, 01:39 PM	#14
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Recommended vendors?????

12-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#15
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12-26-2011, 01:51 PM	#16
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Pulled my reverse lights out, and put LED tails into the fenders. Excuse the old nast pic __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I go them on mine rear tails but no parking lights yet. __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

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blazins10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 181	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" I replaced all the bulbs and flasher from superbrightleds.com and they work great , I really like the look of the LEDs in the cluster Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

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12-03-2012, 10:10 AM	#24
1964Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 92	Re: Roll call "LED tail lights and parking lights" Last night I ordered Frenching cups and chrome wire covers from Speedway motors. I will have to do a little mods to the cups but they should work. I'll post pictures when I get them going. __________________ If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice. Chinese Proverb

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