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Old 03-05-2012, 09:59 PM   #1
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LED signal lights

I saw somewhere an aftermarket direct replacement signal light for the 60-61 hood that converts them to LED signal lights and I can't find where it was.

I am putting a 61 hood on my 64 and want to upgrade to brighter/better led signal lights.

Anybody know where they can be purchased?
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Old 03-05-2012, 10:17 PM   #2
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Re: LED signal lights

I am using a '64 GMC hood on my Burb but made my own LED turn signals.
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Old 03-05-2012, 10:26 PM   #3
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Old 03-05-2012, 11:59 PM   #4
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I am using a '64 GMC hood on my Burb but made my own LED turn signals.
i want to see a picture of that
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:28 AM   #5
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Re: LED signal lights

Sick5 I haven't received my new lens yet, but will add a picture later ofwhat I have so far. Was really simple to do,using a trailer light kit from the local farm store. I have about $30 in both(not counting new lenses)
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:33 AM   #6
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Sick5 I haven't received my new lens yet, but will add a picture later ofwhat I have so far. Was really simple to do,using a trailer light kit from the local farm store. I have about $30 in both(not counting new lenses)

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Old 03-06-2012, 02:30 PM   #7
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Re: LED signal lights

Thanks for the information.....

much appreciated
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Old 03-06-2012, 05:22 PM   #8
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Re: LED signal lights

Basically, I took trailer lights(an Optronics trailer kit) removed the red lens and trimmed the housing to fit inside the GMC bezel. A little Right Stuff sealer to hold in place,after trimming the back for the plug in. A side note here, you cannot do this if you are switching to a clear lens,as the LED's are also red. However we happened to like the dark orange color when used under the stock lens. By using the trailer lights, I have both park and turn signals. it's something different. And yes all I had for a test lens was the one broken one I have.
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Old 03-06-2012, 05:33 PM   #9
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Re: LED signal lights

You can by an amber led bulb. That is what I did for my tail lights and they work grate.
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Old 08-01-2012, 02:06 AM   #10
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Re: LED signal lights

so what is the eaiest way to convert the parking lights to led, since LMC only has them for chevy. Just buy a led bulb?
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Old 08-01-2012, 02:35 AM   #11
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Basically, I took trailer lights(an Optronics trailer kit) removed the red lens and trimmed the housing to fit inside the GMC bezel. A little Right Stuff sealer to hold in place,after trimming the back for the plug in. A side note here, you cannot do this if you are switching to a clear lens,as the LED's are also red. However we happened to like the dark orange color when used under the stock lens. By using the trailer lights, I have both park and turn signals. it's something different. And yes all I had for a test lens was the one broken one I have.
cool nice job on that
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Old 08-01-2012, 06:52 AM   #12
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Thanks piratexpress. I am doing a Chevy set for a friend of mine now.
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