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| | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | guy,
do any of you know of a vendor who sells LED tail / brake lights ?
i have a set on my boat trailer, and would like some that will fit like factory for my 57.
leonard | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 |
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I actually tried bulbs similar to the AutoZone ones you show, didn't seem to make much difference, due partly to the bulb location on the housing (too low) and the fact I've got blue dots which blocked the light. The secons one you have linked should work very well, as the leds are spread over the entire lens. The Technostalgia kit works similar, exept that you use the existing lens. I did a minor alteration to mine so the blue dots still work.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | thanks bill..
when i finally get my regular 1157's to work properly, i really want to go with some led's, probably the classic parts one's.
thanks
leonard | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 | I had given thought to LED bulbs and wondered if they would improve the lighting.
I know part of the problem with led bulbs is that they project the light which makes the reflector in the lamp assy. less useful, along with less overall light dispersion.
It would be nice to know if the bulb idea really improves something or is just another HP idea that sounds good.
Please let us know what you determine after installing those bulbs.
Dan
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Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | wow. looks pretty bright bill. thanks. i like all your pics of the old nascar / drag cars. leonard | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 14 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 14 | I finally gave up on the original type tail lights. My first upgrade was to replace the the two small lamps with an 1157. That moved the light output from "birthday candle" to "weak flashlight". Following drivers still seemed a bit startled to see an elderly truck stopped ahead with no warning. I just put round trailer lights back there, and I've yet to see a surprised driver behind me. This truck is a daily driver and I'm willing to sacrifice some originality for less bodywork.
Mike
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | very inventive caroline. i like it much.
thanks for the info and pics.
leonard | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | just got a set of these form advanced auto.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Super-Bright-Red-LED-Automotive-Bulb-Pair-Jam-Strait_6120509-P_N3157A_A|GRP2044____#
once i get my new turn signal switch installed next weekend, i will see how they work.
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