72 gauge cluster light ?'s

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Yes

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Read post #8...

LockDoc

[camrycurt]

Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Nope. You can reach all of the bulb holders by reaching up behind the cluster.

All of the bulbs live in black twist-lock bulb holders, so just look up from underneath and you'll see them. Give them a little twist to the left and they'll come out.

[Mayo]

Thanks for the info, I will have to install my leds later today.
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[KMACD71]

Originally Posted by dougminton

If I use the LEDs will I still be able to dim them via headlight switch?

No you can't dim the leds with the switch.

[gmc1969custom]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

there's only 4 that light up the guages... the other 5 are turn signals and stuff.

I had one bulb that was burnt out but after I replaced it I noticed that the other 5 bulbs were not working. Now I know why......

[gmc1969custom]

I don't guess running the 168 bulbs versus the 194 could create any long term problems with the cluster or circuitry since it is a brighter and hotter bulb?

[phantomlancer55]

so heres a dumb question what if i need more sockets and bulbs? i pulled my dash out and took it all apart and there was only 1 socket w/ bulb that was making light for the dash. i need to buy more socketss and light bulbs but LMC doesnt carry them i dont think. what do i do?

[hayhauler71]

Originally Posted by phantomlancer55

so heres a dumb question what if i need more sockets and bulbs? i pulled my dash out and took it all apart and there was only 1 socket w/ bulb that was making light for the dash. i need to buy more socketss and light bulbs but LMC doesnt carry them i dont think. what do i do?

local auto parts stoor ask them for a cp194

[phantomlancer55]

and thats for the socket? i know what bulb size i need, which is the 194 but im needing the socket for the bulb to go into. for some reason when i opened mine up it only had 1 light in the circuit board. that explains why it was so dim

[hayhauler71]

Originally Posted by phantomlancer55

and thats for the socket? i know what bulb size i need, which is the 194 but im needing the socket for the bulb to go into. for some reason when i opened mine up it only had 1 light in the circuit board. that explains why it was so dim

PC 194 is the socket with the bulb and the bulb is replaceable If you want them brighter replace the bulb with a 17177 bulb

[phantomlancer55]

oah ok thanks
any ideas as to why there was only 1 light to aluminate the cluster? and if the circuit is cracked or off of the bolts its suppose to attach to do u think i should just buy a replacement? theres one place on the circuit that the bolt to one of the gauges is broke off so im thinking thats why guage isnt lit very well

[BrutonLS1]

Anyone have pics with the stock cluster and LEDS?
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[Mayo]

here is mine lit up, the picture makes it look different but it really has a slight green tint to it

[74baggedbug]

Installed mine in about 5min just reached behind the cluster
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[71K20chevy]

Here's mine, stock except 168 bulbs.

[slikside]

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Phantom,

Thanks for reviving this thread for your question. Lots of great info in here in a short period of time for those of us that hadn't seen/known this before!

[oklalawnboy]

Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

See post #8 and 10

[69Rumbler]

Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Installed mine in about 5min just reached behind the cluster
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Those the LEDs ?? Looks nice if so you give me link and part number
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[Vova]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

superbrightleds.com is where I got mine. For the 4 that illuminate the gauges, you'll want the 360 degree ones (3rd section of linked page). If you are replacing the others, the regular 1 directions (1st section of linked page) will be fine.

I got the "cool white" color. It's sort of a bluish tint...I like it, but just need it to be brighter since I goofed and didn't get the 360 degree ones for the gauges.

Is this what I want for the 4 lights?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...edge-base/206/

These for the other 5?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...edge-base/197/

[tubbedII]

For the 4, those will work just fine. But the other 5 I honestly wouldn't waste the additional cost of leds on them. I did on mine and it's not worth it as they are just indicator lights and don't need the extra brightness to function well. Standard lights light them just fine and are much cheaper.

[Vova]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

For the 4, those will work just fine. But the other 5 I honestly wouldn't waste the additional cost of leds on them. I did on mine and it's not worth it as they are just indicator lights and don't need the extra brightness to function well. Standard lights light them just fine and are much cheaper.

Good to know. Thanks...

[Vova]

Here is a good deal.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs...786431244.html

[tubbedII]

That is a good deal! My only concern would be the color. I wanted the "Cool White" color which is what's on the newer cars licence plate lights. The color labels only "white" which is different. But, it really depends on the color you're looking for anyways.

Also, I have bulbs that are pretty much exactly like that and the ones you posted from superbrightleds.com, my cluster doesn't shine as bright as others posted...looks much more like Mayo's if not identical (without a green tint though).

[Vova]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

That is a good deal! My only concern would be the color. I wanted the "Cool White" color which is what's on the newer cars licence plate lights. The color labels only "white" which is different. But, it really depends on the color you're looking for anyways.

Also, I have bulbs that are pretty much exactly like that and the ones you posted from superbrightleds.com, my cluster doesn't shine as bright as others posted...looks much more like Mayo's if not identical (without a green tint though).

I ended up getting these on ebay since I wanted the blue.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150993932964...84.m1439.l2648