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bouncytruck · 07-30-2004, 01:19 PM

I found these LED tail light kits on e-bay. Is this a board member selling these? Has anyone tried these kits? What are the other options?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34207

Terry Peerson · 07-30-2004, 01:28 PM

I am going to watch this post with great interest! I, too am very interested as to whether these things work well or not. For the price, they should be guaranteed forever.

TP

Putter · 07-30-2004, 03:24 PM

Once again, us guys with stepsides and round taillights get the shaft.

HuggerCST · 07-30-2004, 03:35 PM

I saw someone post them for sale on the board a year or so ago, but haven't seen them since, and can't remember who it was.

Big J · 07-30-2004, 03:48 PM

I was flippin' through a JC Whitney catalog the other day and saw a neat LED set up. It was round and flat with a bunch of red LEDs in it and plugged in just like the original bulb. Not sure if they would work but I think the cost was around 20-30 bucks.

bouncytruck · 07-30-2004, 04:11 PM

You can pick up LED replacements for the 1157 bulbs at most decent autoparts stores. I've heard that some aren't even as bright as the original bulbs. Does anyone have any suggestions or feedback on the LED's that plug in?

Putter · 07-30-2004, 04:28 PM

I am looking for something to fill up as much as possible of the factory housing in teh round lights. I know which ones you are talking about, but I want more....more I tell you. Ha ha hahahahahahahhaaaaaaaa.

7gmc2 · 07-30-2004, 04:31 PM

here is a link that might intrest you. i think this the route i will take. costs alot though....still thinking at this point.http://www.earlyclassic.com/ledtaillights.html

also here is another route.http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
i would love to hear if anybody has done either of these ,and what were the results

lux hauler · 07-30-2004, 04:47 PM

There was a board member that was making a LED set-up. If I'm not mistaken, they made an exclusive deal with one of the big vendors (Brothers ?) and were no longer allowed to sell them themselves.

lux hauler · 07-30-2004, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7gmc2

here is a link that might intrest you. i think this the route i will take. costs alot though....still thinking at this point.http://www.earlyclassic.com/ledtaillights.html

also here is another route.http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
i would love to hear if anybody has done either of these ,and what were the results

I started my reply, went to do a little research then came back to finish my reply so I didn't see this post. Now that I think about it, it may have been Early Classic that they had the deal with......?

BTW.....the board members name is Reumster.....he hasn't been here in almost a year though.

jorgensensc · 07-30-2004, 05:11 PM

As far as the LEDs that plug into the stepside round lights you find at the parts store, I tried the ones that replace the 1157. DON'T do it. The light bulb plugs in at an angle. LED's are meant to be viewed straight on and have very little side light. When you plug them in and put the lense on you can barely see the light. We will have to wait for a better alternative.

Shawn

krue · 07-30-2004, 06:20 PM

Has anyone tried to modify the round led lights the truckers are using? They look to be close enough in size to modify and they ought to be plenty bright.

**PICKMUP** · 07-30-2004, 06:27 PM

Looks like those on ebay don't have as many leds---160 here.

$120 + $10 to ship. Same as ECE.

bouncytruck · 07-30-2004, 07:34 PM

What mods need to be done to get those to work?

mr402 · 07-30-2004, 11:15 PM

Don't the lights need to be DOT approved? I've heard of some legal problems with the 1157 replacements. I will say one thing for the replacements, they hold up well in a lighted hitch cover. The regular bulbs would blow out fairly quick due to the vibration. The LED replacement hasn't blown out yet. I wouldn't use it to replace a regular tail light bulb though.

**PICKMUP** · 07-31-2004, 10:39 PM

Plug 'um in---drive 'um away! Put on a light show!

jorgensensc · 07-31-2004, 10:56 PM

Krue,
Not yet, but I've thought of that too. I just think they might be too deep for our light housings.
Shawn

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-01-2004, 09:57 AM

Jeg's sell's those same light's for 99.99......... I would go with the set frank offer's ..

Jmac05 · 11-22-2004, 08:48 PM

I am sorry for my long absence! I have been extremely busy.
If anyone has any questions about the lights I helped to develop,
please email me! I sell to Frank (above) and Early Classic,
or I also sell them myself, but you'll probably get a better
deal through Frank or ECE. Otherwise, Email me @
joel_mac5@yahoo.com

*dtlilly* · 11-23-2004, 02:46 AM

I know Longhornman (Andy) is supposed to be working on the round ones using the truckstop round LED circuit boards. How 'bout an update Andy?

GreyHoundSteve · 11-23-2004, 11:16 AM

The ones that ece sells are the best ive seen. I bought the 1157 replacements from the site posted above and wasnt happy with the way they look. The stock bulbs actually looked better infact. In addition to the led's youll also need a special flasher but thats no big deal. I am in the process of changing EVERY SINGLE bulb in my truck to led's and havent run into too many problems except the one in my speedo which is an lcd. I'll keep you guys posted on what i find. Right now im thinking that $120 bucks for the ece tail lights is a pretty good deal considering the cost to make a comparable set would run you around the same or more ..... leds are NOT cheap and the set ece sells is packed with them. You do the math and youll probably come to the same conclusion.

68w/sbc406 · 11-23-2004, 05:26 PM

i went to radio shack and they wanted a buck an LED. well the ones ECE sells has 160 per side, math dont add up. my friend had those LED 1157s and he got pulled over and a ticket for his tail lights being to dim

CHEVYE · 11-23-2004, 06:15 PM

the truck i just bought from longhornman has led lights in it. they are the sh-t!!! they are super bright too, and look good. i`m gonna swap them over to my truck.

GreyHoundSteve · 11-23-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

i went to radio shack and they wanted a buck an LED. well the ones ECE sells has 160 per side, math dont add up. my friend had those LED 1157s and he got pulled over and a ticket for his tail lights being to dim

Yeah thats what im saying. You can find led's cheaper than a buck a pop but i still dont think youll be able to make a comperable one to ece's without spending more. As far as the led replacements for the 1157's it just depends on which ones you buy. If you buy the 9 bullb cluster your probably going to have a problem but if you go with the more exotic 30bulb cluster youll be pumping out some light. When you buy 1157's be sure to check the lumen rating and compare to stock ....... that way you wont have any suprises. I personally feel replacing the stock 1157's with led 1157's is a waste of money. You'll spend at least $50 on them and they wont look half as good as the ones ece sells.

Russell · 11-23-2004, 07:09 PM

If you buy LEDs in bulk, you can make the sets cheaper... Radioshack grossly charges more than a bulk outlet would...

07-30-2004, 01:19 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	LED Taillight kits on E-bay I found these LED tail light kits on e-bay. Is this a board member selling these? Has anyone tried these kits? What are the other options? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34207 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 07-30-2004 at 01:26 PM.

07-30-2004, 03:24 PM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Once again, us guys with stepsides and round taillights get the shaft. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-30-2004, 03:35 PM	#4
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07-30-2004, 03:48 PM	#5
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	I was flippin' through a JC Whitney catalog the other day and saw a neat LED set up. It was round and flat with a bunch of red LEDs in it and plugged in just like the original bulb. Not sure if they would work but I think the cost was around 20-30 bucks. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-30-2004, 04:11 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	You can pick up LED replacements for the 1157 bulbs at most decent autoparts stores. I've heard that some aren't even as bright as the original bulbs. Does anyone have any suggestions or feedback on the LED's that plug in? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-30-2004, 01:28 PM	#2
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	I am going to watch this post with great interest! I, too am very interested as to whether these things work well or not. For the price, they should be guaranteed forever. TP

07-30-2004, 04:28 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I am looking for something to fill up as much as possible of the factory housing in teh round lights. I know which ones you are talking about, but I want more....more I tell you. Ha ha hahahahahahahhaaaaaaaa. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-30-2004, 04:31 PM	#8
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	here is a link that might intrest you. i think this the route i will take. costs alot though....still thinking at this point.http://www.earlyclassic.com/ledtaillights.html also here is another route.http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm i would love to hear if anybody has done either of these ,and what were the results __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande

07-30-2004, 04:47 PM	#9
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	There was a board member that was making a LED set-up. If I'm not mistaken, they made an exclusive deal with one of the big vendors (Brothers ?) and were no longer allowed to sell them themselves. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

07-30-2004, 05:11 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	As far as the LEDs that plug into the stepside round lights you find at the parts store, I tried the ones that replace the 1157. DON'T do it. The light bulb plugs in at an angle. LED's are meant to be viewed straight on and have very little side light. When you plug them in and put the lense on you can barely see the light. We will have to wait for a better alternative. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-30-2004, 06:20 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Has anyone tried to modify the round led lights the truckers are using? They look to be close enough in size to modify and they ought to be plenty bright. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-30-2004, 06:27 PM	#13
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Looks like those on ebay don't have as many leds---160 here. $120 + $10 to ship. Same as ECE. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 07-30-2004 at 06:30 PM.

07-30-2004, 07:34 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	What mods need to be done to get those to work? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-30-2004, 11:15 PM	#15
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Don't the lights need to be DOT approved? I've heard of some legal problems with the 1157 replacements. I will say one thing for the replacements, they hold up well in a lighted hitch cover. The regular bulbs would blow out fairly quick due to the vibration. The LED replacement hasn't blown out yet. I wouldn't use it to replace a regular tail light bulb though.

07-31-2004, 10:39 PM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Plug & Play Plug 'um in---drive 'um away! Put on a light show! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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07-31-2004, 10:56 PM	#17
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Krue, Not yet, but I've thought of that too. I just think they might be too deep for our light housings. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Jeg's sell's those same light's for 99.99......... I would go with the set frank offer's ..

11-22-2004, 08:48 PM	#19
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	I am sorry for my long absence! I have been extremely busy. If anyone has any questions about the lights I helped to develop, please email me! I sell to Frank (above) and Early Classic, or I also sell them myself, but you'll probably get a better deal through Frank or ECE. Otherwise, Email me @ joel_mac5@yahoo.com __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

11-23-2004, 02:46 AM	#20
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I know Longhornman (Andy) is supposed to be working on the round ones using the truckstop round LED circuit boards. How 'bout an update Andy?

11-23-2004, 11:16 AM	#21
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	The ones that ece sells are the best ive seen. I bought the 1157 replacements from the site posted above and wasnt happy with the way they look. The stock bulbs actually looked better infact. In addition to the led's youll also need a special flasher but thats no big deal. I am in the process of changing EVERY SINGLE bulb in my truck to led's and havent run into too many problems except the one in my speedo which is an lcd. I'll keep you guys posted on what i find. Right now im thinking that $120 bucks for the ece tail lights is a pretty good deal considering the cost to make a comparable set would run you around the same or more ..... leds are NOT cheap and the set ece sells is packed with them. You do the math and youll probably come to the same conclusion.

11-23-2004, 05:26 PM	#22
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i went to radio shack and they wanted a buck an LED. well the ones ECE sells has 160 per side, math dont add up. my friend had those LED 1157s and he got pulled over and a ticket for his tail lights being to dim __________________ 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(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

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CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	the truck i just bought from longhornman has led lights in it. they are the sh-t!!! they are super bright too, and look good. i`m gonna swap them over to my truck. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

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