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GreyHoundSteve · 04-07-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by screamin_c10

I'm probably gonna add more around the speedo and gas gauge, I have some clip on two prong computer fan connectors so I can just keep addin' until I'm happy with it :

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I went with red 'cause Screamin' has a red and white theme.

I have red lighting throughout the cab. Any color LED can be used, blue and white are the most expensive though.

You know what red lights in the cab mean in the trucker world dont you? Watch out for "lot lizards".

Looks good, im using blue led's in my phantom gauges.

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by byrd

It's alot easier if you you 3000# grit wet sand paper. Soak the paper for 1/2 hour before using.It will take those lines off in no time at all. Then you can use the cleaner and polish to get the scratches out. jmo Randy

Thanks for that tip, I am definately gonna try that on my old lens.

I am eventually gonna order a new one, I can do it to that one as well.

shifty · 04-07-2005, 10:59 AM

This is OT, but ... The human eye can see in red light without forcing the pupil to contract, so your night vision is not reduced.

If you go with blue lights or green lights or other colours, it affects vision in a different way than red light will and it will hamper your ability to see in the dark.

5150 · 04-07-2005, 05:35 PM

Hey screamin-if that's the only thing you learn at school, just think of all the help you are giving guys on this board that didn't have to pay for the school

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 05:51 PM

Ya, I can just see my Intel interview....No sir, I didn't learn a damn thing in school, but my dash lights sure are pretty.

5150 · 04-07-2005, 05:55 PM

There's always a need for good lighting in vehicles

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 06:41 PM

OK it's a quicky diagram of what I did on my lights. This view is from the rear of the bezel. I hope this helps, I included a "close up" of how to wire LEDs parallel.

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 06:43 PM

Damn the color faded, those brown lines were red positive.

I hope this helps everybody.

I gotta get on my homework, I'll check in periodically to answer questions

shifty · 04-07-2005, 08:52 PM

Heh. What about the blinkers? Using stock lights for those? Any other stock lights you left behind?

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 09:10 PM

I retrofitted a single green LED and proper resistor in the factory bulb holder for each blinker. I didn't leave any of the incandescent bulbs in. I even changed out the brake and "whats-it" lights in the fuel gauge as well as the high-beam indicator to LEDs in the factory holder. I'll post pics of that mod if you want. I'm gonna use the "Whats-it" light for a compressor on indicator as soon as I get the bags done.

shifty · 04-07-2005, 09:11 PM

Someone should move or copy this thread over to the FAQ forum.

It's pretty dang helpful. GJ Screamin'

*screamin_c102* · 04-07-2005, 09:20 PM

Ah gosh guys, I don't know what to say.... LOL

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-07-2005, 09:38 PM

Looks great screaming nice work...

04-07-2005, 10:59 AM	#28
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	This is OT, but ... The human eye can see in red light without forcing the pupil to contract, so your night vision is not reduced. If you go with blue lights or green lights or other colours, it affects vision in a different way than red light will and it will hamper your ability to see in the dark. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-07-2005, 05:35 PM	#29
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Hey screamin-if that's the only thing you learn at school, just think of all the help you are giving guys on this board that didn't have to pay for the school __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-07-2005, 05:55 PM	#31
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	There's always a need for good lighting in vehicles __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-07-2005, 06:43 PM	#33
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Damn the color faded, those brown lines were red positive. I hope this helps everybody. I gotta get on my homework, I'll check in periodically to answer questions Last edited by screamin_c102; 04-07-2005 at 06:46 PM.

04-07-2005, 08:52 PM	#34
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Heh. What about the blinkers? Using stock lights for those? Any other stock lights you left behind? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-07-2005, 05:51 PM	#30
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Ya, I can just see my Intel interview....No sir, I didn't learn a damn thing in school, but my dash lights sure are pretty.

04-07-2005, 06:41 PM	#32
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	OK it's a quicky diagram of what I did on my lights. This view is from the rear of the bezel. I hope this helps, I included a "close up" of how to wire LEDs parallel.

04-07-2005, 09:10 PM	#35
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	I retrofitted a single green LED and proper resistor in the factory bulb holder for each blinker. I didn't leave any of the incandescent bulbs in. I even changed out the brake and "whats-it" lights in the fuel gauge as well as the high-beam indicator to LEDs in the factory holder. I'll post pics of that mod if you want. I'm gonna use the "Whats-it" light for a compressor on indicator as soon as I get the bags done.

04-07-2005, 09:11 PM	#36
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Someone should move or copy this thread over to the FAQ forum. It's pretty dang helpful. GJ Screamin' __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-07-2005, 09:20 PM	#37
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Ah gosh guys, I don't know what to say.... LOL

04-07-2005, 09:38 PM	#38
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks great screaming nice work... __________________ 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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