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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | I'd like to get brighter LEDs in the twin sockets I already have installed.
It's a '48 with PO homemade flatbed. The rear incandescent lights are attached to the frame under the bed. The shade makes them very visible and bright even on a sunny day. And they provide enough load so my old flasher works just fine. I have no problem with them.
I think the glass lenses on the front were not designed by an optical engineer. They were originally just parking lights and don't direct the light forward very well. Turn signals were optional in 1948 and cost an extra $27 but I think they were the fender mounts that I removed.
I have been using the dual old-fashioned LED lights shown above for several years but want to get brighter LEDs in there. I think I'll chose a $15 (or so) solution and spend the $85 elsewhere. I just needed info on the brightest ones directed as shown if anyone knows.
Thanks! 1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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