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51 3600 · 09-06-2020, 06:43 PM

Need some info/suggestions regarding a couple of dash modifications I'm making on my '51 3600.

1) I would like to change the 55(57) incandescent bulbs in the speedo and cluster gauge to LED bulbs such as:
https://www.amazon.com/LUYED-Bright-.../dp/B075MBSVZP
Could use some recommendations as to source. Also I see various bulbs listed as 120 lumens, 300 lumens, etc. How bright is too bright unless of course they are dimmable.

2) I don't need an ashtray anymore but want to keep the door at least for aesthetic reasons. Any of you have some creative uses for that space?

As always thanks in advance for any help.

09-06-2020, 06:43 PM	#1
51 3600 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 191	Couple dash questions Need some info/suggestions regarding a couple of dash modifications I'm making on my '51 3600. 1) I would like to change the 55(57) incandescent bulbs in the speedo and cluster gauge to LED bulbs such as: https://www.amazon.com/LUYED-Bright-.../dp/B075MBSVZP Could use some recommendations as to source. Also I see various bulbs listed as 120 lumens, 300 lumens, etc. How bright is too bright unless of course they are dimmable. 2) I don't need an ashtray anymore but want to keep the door at least for aesthetic reasons. Any of you have some creative uses for that space? As always thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Al '51 3600, LS5.3, 4L60e, Danforth cross., Blazer front susp., Borg Warner 9 bolt 3.27 GR, Wrangler leafs

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