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Russell · 08-07-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

the only light that seems too dim for my liking is the shift indicator, and its only like that because i forgot to clean the lense down there last time the bezel was off, but who cars if the shift indicator is dull; i just count the clicks anyways

Me too, I stopped fixing that stupid indicator after it broke for like the 50th time...

cliffsta · 08-07-2004, 08:48 PM

lemme guess, the teeth in the sleeve stripped out?

the only reason me and my dad electical taped it back last november was i just started driving; otherwise i don't even use it cause im hardcore

johnleewilson · 08-08-2004, 04:32 AM

i just tore my dash apart and installed a tach - while i was at it i cleaned everything, put new bulbs (194s dangit i wish i knew others fit!) and did the paint trick it looks alot better i must say! im thinking of buying these white lights on http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
might look not so yellow

Senor_paco · 08-11-2004, 11:29 PM

THe guy at superbright LEDs has a good product. I replaced the side marker, tail lights and front flashers. The only issue I see with the 192/168 replacement is the narrow dispersion, not like a regular bulb. my side markers look like dots, albeit very bright dots. when i got mine, he didn't have any of the 30 LED ones, i have the 19s. very bright though.

I finally got my 1977 bezel disassembled, and am going to both upgrade to 168 bulbs and paint it with chrome. also need to polish the lens too. I found mag polish like blue magic does wonders on plastic. I may as well repaint the faded needles on the gauges too. time to get some paint at the hobby shop for the old airbrush.

loweredd · 08-12-2004, 08:06 PM

I also painted mine AND installed 168 bulbs. HUGE difference. I might use those 3652's that were mentioned. I can get Wagners here at work for 2.67 a piece. I used 3M plastic polish on the front too.

A little time on the gauges is worth it!!

08-07-2004, 08:48 PM	#27
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08-08-2004, 04:32 AM	#28
johnleewilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 47	i just tore my dash apart and installed a tach - while i was at it i cleaned everything, put new bulbs (194s dangit i wish i knew others fit!) and did the paint trick it looks alot better i must say! im thinking of buying these white lights on http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR might look not so yellow

08-11-2004, 11:29 PM	#29
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	THe guy at superbright LEDs has a good product. I replaced the side marker, tail lights and front flashers. The only issue I see with the 192/168 replacement is the narrow dispersion, not like a regular bulb. my side markers look like dots, albeit very bright dots. when i got mine, he didn't have any of the 30 LED ones, i have the 19s. very bright though. I finally got my 1977 bezel disassembled, and am going to both upgrade to 168 bulbs and paint it with chrome. also need to polish the lens too. I found mag polish like blue magic does wonders on plastic. I may as well repaint the faded needles on the gauges too. time to get some paint at the hobby shop for the old airbrush.

08-12-2004, 08:06 PM	#30
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I also painted mine AND installed 168 bulbs. HUGE difference. I might use those 3652's that were mentioned. I can get Wagners here at work for 2.67 a piece. I used 3M plastic polish on the front too. A little time on the gauges is worth it!!



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