added LED dash lights

[InitialBoss]

The LEDs look good. I ordered mine from Vleds.com and they are ok, but I didn't realize I have to freshen up or fix some of the contacts for some of the bulbs. I got bright blue 4 LED bulbs for the speedo and fuel gauge and single LED Red bulbs for the Oil, and other left side gauges. I got red since my truck is red and I'm trying to keep some of the theme in the cab. The blue is easier on the eyes for night driving if I recall correctly. However, I don't plan on driving the truck all too much at night.

I put the 4 LED bulbs on and saw no difference with those and the regular OEM style bulbs I had replaced on it prior. I never took off the black reflector covering to see if they even were on. After I put the LEDs on, I was mad they were just as dull. LOL. I finally decided to take off the black panel to see which were lit and none of the newer 4 LED bulbs were even on. I bet the OEM style ones weren't on too. Ha ha. Of course this is probably due to the 35+ year old original circuit panel that's on the truck. I'm going to clean the traces and circuit printout if I get some time, to see if this helps with the lights turning on.


kikkegek- where did you get the tach for your console and what brand is it? Did it fit right in or did you have to trim it to fit it?

[kikkegek]

Originally Posted by InitialBoss

kikkegek- where did you get the tach for your console and what brand is it? Did it fit right in or did you have to trim it to fit it?

I am Dutch. Bought it online in the Netherlands. Its a simple 52mm gauge.

here some pics of how I mounted it

[motornut]

the 89 burb had 6 plus one for the tenth,cable drive + trip

[motornut]

I also painted the insides gloss white.
kept stock bulbs,but added red LEDs,seperately

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by motornut

I also painted the insides gloss white.
kept stock bulbs,but added red LEDs,seperately

I like the red , nice touch

Desert

[motornut]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

I like the red , nice touch

Desert

Thanks