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72LB · 09-03-2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Hi guys - I am looking for LEDs for my dash gauges/cluster/indicators. So I have this correct for this setup? My truck is still at my brothers for a engine rebuild but want to start stocking up on parts for things I want to do when it returns (soon I hope).

4 - White (gauges)
2 - Green (turn lights) or is getting a green LED not really required?
1 - Blue (high beams) or is getting a blue LED not really required?

Perhaps I should not get "4 point/SMD" for Turns/High Beam indicators?

No Reds since I have gauges for temp, oil, amps???

Does the Gear selector have a light? I cannot seem to recall. NM, its some fiber wire thing for non-tilt columns.

What are the bulb type number in the stock Heater/AC controls?

The blue light your wanting for you high beams is going to make it purple as the high bean spot has a red filter on it.

The gear selector is fiber optic and runs off one of the dash bulbs.

The heat/ac control is a 1895 bulb.

**Rich72C10** · 09-03-2020, 08:44 AM

Thank you 72B - so just stay with a White is what you are recommending as the OEM filter will take care of the blue color? I'd assume that would be the same for the turns too?

72LB · 09-03-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Do you mind telling me what the LEDs (site/part numbers) you used, did they advertise "dimming" or the voltage range?

I got the led's from this guy on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/usr/jtechnowcom...88.m1543.l2754

They aren't dimmable as most aren't. I did look at whiteguages.net but at the time I wasn't going to spend 20 bucks a bulb, I plan on changing the dash soon.

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Thank you 72B - so just stay with a White is what you are recommending as the OEM filter will take care of the blue color? I'd assume that would be the same for the turns too?

I would just put white behind them.

**Rich72C10** · 09-03-2020, 08:56 AM

Again, thank you for your information. Yes, $20 per light is a bit much but the lights @ http://www.whitegauges.net/ are now $5.

Your information is very helpful, I think I'll get 4 of the 194-WHITE from whitegauges (dimmable). And '90 degree whites for the turns/high beam indicators (non-dimmable)

BTW, might you know if the inside dome light is also 1895 bulb?

72LB · 09-03-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Again, thank you for your information. Yes, $20 per light is a bit much but the lights @ http://www.whitegauges.net/ are now $5.

Your information is very helpful, I think I'll get 4 of the 194-WHITE from whitegauges (dimmable). And '90 degree whites for the turns/high beam indicators (non-dimmable)

BTW, might you know if the inside dome light is also 1895 bulb?

I noticed they were 5 bucks now, figures lol.

This is the dome light I have in mine https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a clear lense cover and it's real bright.

**Rich72C10** · 09-03-2020, 09:14 AM

Nice, glad I asked! While I am still noodling on this, this is what I think I'll be going with.

7 - Gauge Lighting: 194-WHITE from whitegauges (dimmable 6v~12v)
1 - Dome Light: DE3022 CAN Bus LED Bulb from superbrightleds.com
2 - Heater/AC: BA9SF-W-12VAC LED Landscape Light Bulb from superbrightleds.com

72LB · 09-03-2020, 09:21 AM

Looks good. Hope the dimmable part works for you, keep us posted.

**Rich72C10** · 09-03-2020, 09:24 AM

I will do, though I'm hoping to have the truck back in Oct or so... so it would be a while before I'll have results.

Metaldoc · 09-03-2020, 04:15 PM

all white LED's

09-03-2020, 08:44 AM	#27
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? Thank you 72B - so just stay with a White is what you are recommending as the OEM filter will take care of the blue color? I'd assume that would be the same for the turns too? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

09-03-2020, 08:56 AM	#29
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? Again, thank you for your information. Yes, $20 per light is a bit much but the lights @ http://www.whitegauges.net/ are now $5. Your information is very helpful, I think I'll get 4 of the 194-WHITE from whitegauges (dimmable). And '90 degree whites for the turns/high beam indicators (non-dimmable) BTW, might you know if the inside dome light is also 1895 bulb? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

09-03-2020, 09:14 AM	#31
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? Nice, glad I asked! While I am still noodling on this, this is what I think I'll be going with. 7 - Gauge Lighting: 194-WHITE from whitegauges (dimmable 6v~12v) 1 - Dome Light: DE3022 CAN Bus LED Bulb from superbrightleds.com 2 - Heater/AC: BA9SF-W-12VAC LED Landscape Light Bulb from superbrightleds.com __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

09-03-2020, 09:21 AM	#32
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? Looks good. Hope the dimmable part works for you, keep us posted. __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

09-03-2020, 09:24 AM	#33
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? I will do, though I'm hoping to have the truck back in Oct or so... so it would be a while before I'll have results. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

09-03-2020, 04:15 PM	#34
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: Changing dash lights to LED's with stock gauges? all white LED's Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time



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