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70c10 · 03-13-2007, 08:54 AM

I use part number #EL-12 to run my LED tail lights (all 700 of them)

jkaylor68gmc · 03-13-2007, 09:25 AM

Wow that is awesome

724x4a/cchevy · 03-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

I use part number #EL-12 to run my LED tail lights (all 700 of them)

Got any pictures of your turn signals and brake lights?? please do tell!!

dan42 · 03-13-2007, 04:14 PM

724X4, What do you think the durability is on those things? Will they last very long or is it gonna be something that will burn out once in a while?

724x4a/cchevy · 03-13-2007, 04:32 PM

leds have a rating of 100,000 hours. your average 60 watt light bulb only has 1,000 hours of life. http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/...bs-102546.aspx They should last a LONG time. Assuming that you do the resistors right and provide only the proper voltage to each led
Reds = 1.8-2.2 volts
White = something like 3 volts (cant remember)

68w/sbc406 · 03-13-2007, 10:24 PM

i have 3mm green, 3mm white, 5 mm white, and 5mm amber all calling for 3.2v-3.6v and 3mm red and 5 mm red calling for 1.9v-2.3v.

pat · 03-14-2007, 09:40 PM

Wheres a good place to buy LED bulbs? So far Im not having any luck...

68w/sbc406 · 03-15-2007, 12:06 AM

http://stores.ebay.com/HKJE-Led-Lamp-Center

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 08:06 AM

i prefer to buy mine from someone here in the states, there's a guy in maryland (wilni14) that has a good selection and a guy in kansas (randccom). randccom seems to only sell reds though.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwilni14QQhtZ-1
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrandccomQQhtZ-1

70c10 · 03-15-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

Got any pictures of your turn signals and brake lights?? please do tell!!

Justin- here's a pic showing all 700 LED's (320 in each tail light plus 60 in the light strip) lit up

ChevyDude · 03-15-2007, 10:12 AM

Sunglasses!!!!

timcos · 03-15-2007, 10:13 AM

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

timcos · 03-15-2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Justin- here's a pic showing all 700 LED's (320 in each tail light plus 60 in the light strip) lit up

Where are the other 44?

70c10 · 03-15-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by timcos

Where are the other 44?

Dash and sidemarkers using the refractor style LED's (5 bulbs per each unit)

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 12:24 PM

how in the world to you fit so many in the tail lights? they must be 3mm's instead of 5mm? ECE's kit looks packed and they only have like 200 per side. Did you take pics as you built them?
Justin

70c10 · 03-15-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

how in the world to you fit so many in the tail lights? they must be 3mm's instead of 5mm? ECE's kit looks packed and they only have like 200 per side. Did you take pics as you built them?
Justin

I had mine built about 5 years ago by a former board member and he used 3mm. I will try to find the pics of them before I installed them. They were designed like the new cadillac Deville with half of it lit up until you hit the brakes or use the signal, then they explode!

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pat · 03-15-2007, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the sites.
Ive got one more question, the soldering iron we had in our shop was 100 watts and its shot. I need to get another one, what wattage would you recommend? Id need one that could do work like for these reverse lights and also for regular wiring in the cab. Should I get 2 different ones? They had one that was 15/30 watts variable, but I dunno if 30 watts is enough for bigger wires.

70c10 · 03-15-2007, 04:06 PM

Justin- After checking the pic it's actually 12 rows x 27 columns for a total of 324 individual bulbs per tail light. That's 648 LED's and ALOT of soldering

. I'm running the EL-12 flasher.

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 04:08 PM

This is the soldering gun i have. Its a weller rated at 240/325 (Dual Temp) I havent had any problems with it and it does everything i need. The only time it doesnt work is when it comes time to solder to the bulbs. I usually get the propane torch out for that one and heat up the copper surrounding and solder to the inside of it.

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 04:10 PM

[QUOTE=70c10;2076980]Justin- After checking the pic it's actually 12 rows x 27 columns for a total of 324 individual bulbs per tail light. That's 648 LED's and ALOT of soldering

. I'm running the EL-12 flasher.

[/QUOTE

GEEZE!!!! i thought 85 took a long time!! I just finished laying out my passenger side setup. Sticking with 85 per side but i didnt offset them like i did on the driver side. Hopefully it wont be noticable. I really need to get one of the electronic flashers. my hazard lights blink about 3 times/second.

Justin

70c10 · 03-15-2007, 04:12 PM

. I have that same soldering gun by the way. My dad gave it to me years ago!

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 04:12 PM

any idea where he got the bulb inserts?? Its a real pain to try to modify and make them work. We bought ours at weslakes when they closed out their rental department. Also got a bluebird engine hoist and some small engine (briggs) tools
Justin

pat · 03-15-2007, 04:13 PM

Can someone elaborate on what is needed if you do LED flashers and taillights? The EL-12 flasher?..

724x4a/cchevy · 03-15-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat

Can someone elaborate on what is needed if you do LED flashers and taillights? The EL-12 flasher?..

You might PM 68w/sbc406. He did a build thread on the turn signals. Its in the FAQ section. I did the retard version of his. I just lit up half for running lights and the other half come on with the brake/turn signal.

68w/sbc406 · 03-15-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

its kinda funny, the web site is called super bright leds but they arent very bright. the 5 mm white leds i used for my reverse lights were 30000 mcd with a 25 degree viewing angle, and the brightest they have is 10000 mcd and 15 degree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat

Thanks for the sites.
Ive got one more question, the soldering iron we had in our shop was 100 watts and its shot. I need to get another one, what wattage would you recommend? Id need one that could do work like for these reverse lights and also for regular wiring in the cab. Should I get 2 different ones? They had one that was 15/30 watts variable, but I dunno if 30 watts is enough for bigger wires.

i have a radio shack 15 watt iron and some fine solder. you dont need the stuff that is thicker than pencil lead. and dont forget the flux. it flows smooth

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

You might PM 68w/sbc406. He did a build thread on the turn signals. Its in the FAQ section. I did the retard version of his. I just lit up half for running lights and the other half come on with the brake/turn signal.

i havent had to change my flasher yet since i still have incandescent tail lights. but you just need to get a electronic flasher when you go full LED since they dont draw as many amps to trip the stock flasher. i know napa has them.

03-13-2007, 08:54 AM	#51
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! I use part number #EL-12 to run my LED tail lights (all 700 of them) __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-13-2007, 09:25 AM	#52
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! Wow that is awesome

03-13-2007, 04:14 PM	#54
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! 724X4, What do you think the durability is on those things? Will they last very long or is it gonna be something that will burn out once in a while? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-13-2007, 04:32 PM	#55
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! leds have a rating of 100,000 hours. your average 60 watt light bulb only has 1,000 hours of life. http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/...bs-102546.aspx They should last a LONG time. Assuming that you do the resistors right and provide only the proper voltage to each led Reds = 1.8-2.2 volts White = something like 3 volts (cant remember) __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 03-13-2007 at 04:32 PM.

03-13-2007, 10:24 PM	#56
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! i have 3mm green, 3mm white, 5 mm white, and 5mm amber all calling for 3.2v-3.6v and 3mm red and 5 mm red calling for 1.9v-2.3v. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-14-2007, 09:40 PM	#57
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! Wheres a good place to buy LED bulbs? So far Im not having any luck... __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

03-15-2007, 12:06 AM	#58
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! http://stores.ebay.com/HKJE-Led-Lamp-Center __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-15-2007, 08:06 AM	#59
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! i prefer to buy mine from someone here in the states, there's a guy in maryland (wilni14) that has a good selection and a guy in kansas (randccom). randccom seems to only sell reds though. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwilni14QQhtZ-1 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrandccomQQhtZ-1 __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-15-2007, 10:12 AM	#61
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! Sunglasses!!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-15-2007, 10:13 AM	#62
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! http://www.superbrightleds.com/ __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-15-2007, 12:24 PM	#65
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! how in the world to you fit so many in the tail lights? they must be 3mm's instead of 5mm? ECE's kit looks packed and they only have like 200 per side. Did you take pics as you built them? Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-15-2007, 01:19 PM	#67
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! Thanks for the sites. Ive got one more question, the soldering iron we had in our shop was 100 watts and its shot. I need to get another one, what wattage would you recommend? Id need one that could do work like for these reverse lights and also for regular wiring in the cab. Should I get 2 different ones? They had one that was 15/30 watts variable, but I dunno if 30 watts is enough for bigger wires. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

03-15-2007, 04:06 PM	#68
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! Justin- After checking the pic it's actually 12 rows x 27 columns for a total of 324 individual bulbs per tail light. That's 648 LED's and ALOT of soldering. I'm running the EL-12 flasher. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-15-2007, 04:08 PM	#69
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! This is the soldering gun i have. Its a weller rated at 240/325 (Dual Temp) I havent had any problems with it and it does everything i need. The only time it doesnt work is when it comes time to solder to the bulbs. I usually get the propane torch out for that one and heat up the copper surrounding and solder to the inside of it. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-15-2007, 04:10 PM	#70
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! [QUOTE=70c10;2076980]Justin- After checking the pic it's actually 12 rows x 27 columns for a total of 324 individual bulbs per tail light. That's 648 LED's and ALOT of soldering. I'm running the EL-12 flasher. [/QUOTE GEEZE!!!! i thought 85 took a long time!! I just finished laying out my passenger side setup. Sticking with 85 per side but i didnt offset them like i did on the driver side. Hopefully it wont be noticable. I really need to get one of the electronic flashers. my hazard lights blink about 3 times/second. Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor



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70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: My first build thread LED REVERSE LIGHTS!! . I have that same soldering gun by the way. My dad gave it to me years ago! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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