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Gotta71C20 · 01-23-2003, 07:07 PM

I have a white gage kit and would like to use colored dash lamps with it. I have not been able to find colored lamps or any kind of dye for clear lamps. Anyone know how this is done? Thanks Larry

useRc10 · 01-23-2003, 07:13 PM

they have colored 194 bulbs...check with advance auto or somebody they should have them in red, green, blue, and amber i think

Gotta71C20 · 01-23-2003, 07:24 PM

Thaks. I'll try them. Larry

DanoDMano · 01-23-2003, 08:03 PM

I bought some from an outfit out of Florida. They had red, blue, purple and others. I have the white face gauges, and they look real cool...

72MARIO · 01-23-2003, 08:15 PM

Hey I have coloured Lights in my dash they are red I hooked 12 volts up to the dash and found that they were not very bright. I spoke to my Buddy and he said " If you just spray the gauge cluster floresent orange (the parts that origanly were green) you will get Red dash lights" He has done this to a few cars and he says that it works really good. I will try it soon, but it any of you guys want to go for it I am positive that it will work.

Mario

DanoDMano · 01-23-2003, 08:25 PM

Thanks Mario, I am going to have to try that myself now!!

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2003, 01:06 AM

It does work, however, if you can't make up your mind on the color of the light, then just paint all that green white, and go with the colored bulbs. That's what i did...I've gone with red, amber, green and now blue bulbs.

O'l Buck · 01-24-2003, 01:35 PM

I tried the colored bulbs in my 83 Peterbilt, they looked great for awhile, but faded badly. I ended up using some rubber boots made for covering lights (available at most truck stops from Barjan). The colored bulbs will last longer in a pickup or car because the lights arent on from sundown to sunup like they were in my Pete.

mrein3 · 01-24-2003, 01:41 PM

I've seen the colored 194 bulbs on the rack at Wal*Mart.

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2003, 02:23 PM

If you want to spend some $$, they have some that are stained glass instead of just painted or dipped in the color.
Try any of the big companys that sell scear lights or cater to the sport-compact scene. I think Jegs might have them.
The color is supposed to last a long time.
Personaaly, I have seen minimal fading on my bulbs and they have been in there for about 2.5 years now.

01-23-2003, 07:07 PM	#1
Gotta71C20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Belfair, Wa. USA Posts: 80	colored dash lamps I have a white gage kit and would like to use colored dash lamps with it. I have not been able to find colored lamps or any kind of dye for clear lamps. Anyone know how this is done? Thanks Larry

01-23-2003, 07:13 PM	#2
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	they have colored 194 bulbs...check with advance auto or somebody they should have them in red, green, blue, and amber i think __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-23-2003, 08:03 PM	#4
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I bought some from an outfit out of Florida. They had red, blue, purple and others. I have the white face gauges, and they look real cool... __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-23-2003, 08:15 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Hey I have coloured Lights in my dash they are red I hooked 12 volts up to the dash and found that they were not very bright. I spoke to my Buddy and he said " If you just spray the gauge cluster floresent orange (the parts that origanly were green) you will get Red dash lights" He has done this to a few cars and he says that it works really good. I will try it soon, but it any of you guys want to go for it I am positive that it will work. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-23-2003, 08:25 PM	#6
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks Mario, I am going to have to try that myself now!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-23-2003, 07:24 PM	#3
Gotta71C20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Belfair, Wa. USA Posts: 80	Thaks. I'll try them. Larry

01-24-2003, 01:06 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It does work, however, if you can't make up your mind on the color of the light, then just paint all that green white, and go with the colored bulbs. That's what i did...I've gone with red, amber, green and now blue bulbs.

01-24-2003, 01:35 PM	#8
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I tried the colored bulbs in my 83 Peterbilt, they looked great for awhile, but faded badly. I ended up using some rubber boots made for covering lights (available at most truck stops from Barjan). The colored bulbs will last longer in a pickup or car because the lights arent on from sundown to sunup like they were in my Pete. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-24-2003, 01:41 PM	#9
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	I've seen the colored 194 bulbs on the rack at Wal*Mart. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-24-2003, 02:23 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you want to spend some $$, they have some that are stained glass instead of just painted or dipped in the color. Try any of the big companys that sell scear lights or cater to the sport-compact scene. I think Jegs might have them. The color is supposed to last a long time. Personaaly, I have seen minimal fading on my bulbs and they have been in there for about 2.5 years now.



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