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Old 03-11-2013, 02:29 PM   #1
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Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Hey Guys,

I decided to replace my dash lights with led bulbs (so I could actually see my guages at night...lol)...and I found a couple of bulb twist sockets weren't original (and I don't know how they were working at all).

But, my question is...Where can I get correct sockets so I can replace the odd ones that I found? I found some listings of eBay, but they all seem to be for newer models (and I'm not sure that they are the same).

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Old 03-11-2013, 02:50 PM   #2
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

good older style junkyards// i am always lookin at the old things for lots of different light sockets to have an inventory in my junkbox for future projects
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Old 03-11-2013, 02:52 PM   #3
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

I have a few, post a pic of what you need and if I have it I'll send you some.
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

I wish that there were some 'older style junkyards' around here. I'm in NJ and there are hardly any older vehicles in junkyards around here...everything has been crushed.
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Thanks Shawno,

I'll try to get a pic up here in a little bit.
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:20 PM   #6
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.


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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

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I wish that there were some 'older style junkyards' around here. I'm in NJ and there are hardly any older vehicles in junkyards around here...everything has been crushed.
Thats the truth. Nothing older than '90's around here.
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Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.


Thanks!


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I got a couple of those from NAPA. They had to order them but they found them
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:41 PM   #9
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

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Here are a couple pics of what I believe is the correct style (it is one of my turn indicators and works fine. I hope that you are able to make it out from the pics.


Thanks!


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I have some original which the back looks a little different but the light socket is the same. How many do you need?
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Hey Shawno,

Thanks so much...just sent you a PM


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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

I got it but you need to empty your inbox so I can send one back I will get them sent out tomorrow for you.
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Sorry about that...just cleaned out my inbox
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Old 03-11-2013, 04:55 PM   #13
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Here is a holder and LED bulb.


http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...th-socket/841/


Here is just the holder.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...se-socket/704/
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Thanks Andy,

I'll check the sizes of the ones that I have.



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Sorry about that...just cleaned out my inbox
No worries just wanted to let you know I'll send a few out tomorrow
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Thanks!

I appreciate it!
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Yeah, again, thanks so much. This board really is aeesome...such good information and such good people!

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I got some at NAPA also. Chris
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

Check the "Help" section at your local parts shack. 5/8" should be what you need
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Re: Where can I get dash twist sockets...

I sent out 3 dash sockets this morning.
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Thanks Shawno! I appreciate it!


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Hey Shawno,

I got the dash light sockets today..Thanks again, Man! I hope that I can return the favor some timeI

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No worries Chris, thats what being on this board is all about. Truck dudes helping truck dudes keep a good truck going
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