Damn - I want!!
LED dash lights
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Have replaced my interior and dash lights w/ led bulbs w/ great results. Yes the dimmer control will work w/ the led bulbs
Can you list the brand and model + color you used?
Gerald Morris
Senior Member
LEDs respond to varied voltages and currents, somewhat like incandescent elements, though there is a minimum voltage they require. They brighten or dim more as a quantum effect of overall CURRENT flow, which increases with voltage over the fixed resistance, hence, they brighten up when they get more than the minimum required voltage. I plan to use LEDs in my dash instruments, eventually. I'm NOT replacing the old instrument panel though. Better to fashion my own replacement with modern OTS instruments. That's what I've run since the first week of owning Mathilda.
carrman
Senior Member
Fully dimmable with the stock dimmer.
Ordered them off the web. superbrightleds.com
swisherred
Senior Member
Thanks for this...just added them into mine. I love it.
Sir Dodge alot
Active Member
Just saw this post as I'm in the middle of replacing the gauge lights with LED counterparts, which led set did you go for?
I see there are 180* ( The domed version)
And the 360* (The 5 LEDs surrounding the entire circumference)
The 180* one would make sense for full power conservation while having the bright led feature.
The 360* one would have more light?? As more LEDs but would hog more power.
Also, how did the leds fit into their respectable sockets? The 360* one looks slightly taller than the 180* version.
Thanks and apologies for the repost in an old thread.
carrman
Senior Member
I used the second version and removed the factory lenses.
Your seconf picture is what I used as a replacement they're available for super bright lights and are very reasonable and price
Sir Dodge alot
Active Member
Much appreciated gents, I'll probably go for the domed version as removing the lenses seems like a PITA.
(I've got a push button trans)
Removing the dash and such, just to get to the lenses doesn't sound great for a novice like me & potentially screw up the trans pushbutton adjustment.
Unless, dash disassembly is not required to remove the blue lens's.
Anywho, thanks for the replies.
@carrman @david hill
(I've got a push button trans)
Removing the dash and such, just to get to the lenses doesn't sound great for a novice like me & potentially screw up the trans pushbutton adjustment.
Unless, dash disassembly is not required to remove the blue lens's.
Anywho, thanks for the replies.
@carrman @david hill
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jimmyessbee
Member
I haven't bought an incandescent bulb in forever whether it's dash light, dome light, headlight, or bathroom light.
Sir Dodge alot
Active Member
Right? I've got LED rear tail lights and haven't got around to getting to the replacement of the rest of the bulbs.
jimmyessbee
Member
I don't replace them unless they need replacing, but it does seem silly to spend money on the incandescents.
carrman
Senior Member
Little update since I did the tachometer and straightened how it sits. Again these are not as bright in person, especially the heater button pics.
thethee
Senior Member
Looks good but I tend to not take pics if I'm going 80 mph 
66 Fury III Convertible
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Great observation...lmao.Looks good but I tend to not take pics if I'm going 80 mph
66 Fury III Convertible
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carrman
Senior Member
They are green.
Dave O
New Member
Any ideas on how to replace the front headlights with Led's and which kind/size/yada?
I love the old style but. . .would like a bit more brightness. . .
I love the old style but. . .would like a bit more brightness. . .
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