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Andy4639 · 12-13-2003, 10:05 AM

Has anyone seen the LED's that are red when lite so that you can use the clear tail light lens? I have seen all of the ones that have the clear lites, but none with red lights when lit. How about it anyone? I could probably use the same thing as now, but it would be a lot nicer if I could find the red LED's.

I installed a red insert over the bulb area in the housing to have a red tent. I don't now if the red LED's would be enough, what do you all think? Would they have enough red glow when lit to show past the clear lens. The local cop's probably want like them either since they want have the red tent to them except when stopping.

powder2 · 12-13-2003, 12:54 PM

auto zone and advance auto seel red led bulbs they work great i had a pair or you can go to a truck stop and get light bulb covers they are only about 2.00 the bulbs are about 7.50 or if you are rich you can go to early classics and buy the led pad that they make for under your clear lights they run about 180.00

useRc10 · 12-13-2003, 02:15 PM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/ledtaillights.html

useRc10 · 12-13-2003, 02:16 PM

oh yeah, i had the autozone ones and they werent nearly bright enough and the bulb covers fade really quick...i think it'd be better to save and get the early classic ones (designed by reumster)...i have these now and they are really nice

Andy4639 · 12-13-2003, 06:38 PM

I have seen those, but I want the LED's to be red when I step on the brakes are have my parking lights on, without the red lens. I don't want to use the red lenses.
Does anybody know if they make them? I want the LED's to light up red. Hope this makes since.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2003, 10:17 PM

The ones in that link are red leds.
you can also get some for 100 bucks through Jegs...also red.
White and blue LEDs are the most expensive to make, so you can be sure that you'll never find them inside a red cover.

useRc10 · 12-14-2003, 01:27 AM

yeah, those are clear lenses on that link, theyre that bright

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2003, 02:17 AM

This is what they are talking about. These would work just fine under your clear lens-

1969 GMC · 12-14-2003, 04:44 AM

I know they were working on sidemarkers and turn signals for our trucks, and if I could, I would get total LED's: frt turnsignals, 4 sidemarkers, tail lamps, and reverse lamps. But they will probably never make them for GMC

Andy4639 · 12-14-2003, 07:05 AM

I saw the pictures in the link and just took as they used the factory red len's, sorry. I may just have to order some for Christmas now.

orange72350 · 12-17-2003, 02:36 PM

ive got clear tails(from truckers) and i have arp 1157 replacment leds. they are really bright, and cheap. like 15 bucks a set, and work really well. cops dont like em, but they are way better than the stock light. they work really well. if ya need pics, let my know.

twobrats71 · 12-17-2003, 02:47 PM

Does anyone know if the Early Classic LED's come with lense covers or do we just use the stock red ones (white for back up)?

twobrats71 · 12-17-2003, 02:53 PM

Nevermind, y'all...I just answered my own question...DUH! At least I'm getting my posts up, huh? lol

70ChevyLongbed · 12-17-2003, 02:55 PM

Orange,

I'd like to see your set-up

Thanks!

butter · 12-17-2003, 05:52 PM

Twobrats71

Do you have any pictures of your truck if so could you post them or e-mail them to me Thanks.

twobrats71 · 12-17-2003, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by butter
Twobrats71

Do you have any pictures of your truck if so could you post them or e-mail them to me Thanks.

Butter,

I have a link to five pics on my signature I have more pics, but it'll take a while to get them all posted...if you want more, i'll e-mail you some...just pm me your address.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-17-2003, 11:28 PM

I am gonna order the led's from jeg's for my clear lense's... I will let you see em when they arrive..

12-13-2003, 10:05 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Led Lights Red Has anyone seen the LED's that are red when lite so that you can use the clear tail light lens? I have seen all of the ones that have the clear lites, but none with red lights when lit. How about it anyone? I could probably use the same thing as now, but it would be a lot nicer if I could find the red LED's. I installed a red insert over the bulb area in the housing to have a red tent. I don't now if the red LED's would be enough, what do you all think? Would they have enough red glow when lit to show past the clear lens. The local cop's probably want like them either since they want have the red tent to them except when stopping. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-13-2003, 02:15 PM	#3
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	http://www.earlyclassic.com/ledtaillights.html __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

12-13-2003, 02:16 PM	#4
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	oh yeah, i had the autozone ones and they werent nearly bright enough and the bulb covers fade really quick...i think it'd be better to save and get the early classic ones (designed by reumster)...i have these now and they are really nice __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

12-13-2003, 06:38 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Red LED's I have seen those, but I want the LED's to be red when I step on the brakes are have my parking lights on, without the red lens. I don't want to use the red lenses. Does anybody know if they make them? I want the LED's to light up red. Hope this makes since. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-14-2003, 01:27 AM	#7
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	yeah, those are clear lenses on that link, theyre that bright __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

12-13-2003, 12:54 PM	#2
powder2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 287	auto zone and advance auto seel red led bulbs they work great i had a pair or you can go to a truck stop and get light bulb covers they are only about 2.00 the bulbs are about 7.50 or if you are rich you can go to early classics and buy the led pad that they make for under your clear lights they run about 180.00

12-13-2003, 10:17 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The ones in that link are red leds. you can also get some for 100 bucks through Jegs...also red. White and blue LEDs are the most expensive to make, so you can be sure that you'll never find them inside a red cover.

12-14-2003, 02:17 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	This is what they are talking about. These would work just fine under your clear lens- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-14-2003, 04:44 AM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I know they were working on sidemarkers and turn signals for our trucks, and if I could, I would get total LED's: frt turnsignals, 4 sidemarkers, tail lamps, and reverse lamps. But they will probably never make them for GMC __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-14-2003, 07:05 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Thanks I saw the pictures in the link and just took as they used the factory red len's, sorry. I may just have to order some for Christmas now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-17-2003, 02:36 PM	#11
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	ive got clear tails(from truckers) and i have arp 1157 replacment leds. they are really bright, and cheap. like 15 bucks a set, and work really well. cops dont like em, but they are way better than the stock light. they work really well. if ya need pics, let my know. __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

12-17-2003, 02:47 PM	#12
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Early Classic Does anyone know if the Early Classic LED's come with lense covers or do we just use the stock red ones (white for back up)? __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

12-17-2003, 02:53 PM	#13
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Nevermind, y'all...I just answered my own question...DUH! At least I'm getting my posts up, huh? lol __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

12-17-2003, 02:55 PM	#14
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Orange, I'd like to see your set-up Thanks! __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

12-17-2003, 05:52 PM	#15
butter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Posts: 133	Twobrats71 Do you have any pictures of your truck if so could you post them or e-mail them to me Thanks. __________________ 71 cheyenne 402 th400 swb 71 camper special (PARTS TRUCK) 70 Stepside swb 350



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12-17-2003, 11:28 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I am gonna order the led's from jeg's for my clear lense's... I will let you see em when they arrive.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS 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..

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