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LED lights for Console Gauges

Started by Mark500, February 25, 2019, 11:02:00 AM

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Quote from: BGlover67 on March 03, 2019, 02:39:43 PM
I just picked up a '65 Mustang convertible, and the previous owner changed every bulb in the car with modern LED's.  Wow, what a difference!  I now can actually read the gauges at night.  The headlights are super bright and the taillights and turn signals look really nice.  I would highly recommend for any drivers out there.

Brian, the headlights are LED too?

1967 eight barrel

Yes, they make LED headlamps in the 5 3/4 size bulb.  They aren't cheap!

                                                                      -Keith

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Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on March 03, 2019, 04:43:52 PM
Yes, they make LED headlamps in the 5 3/4 size bulb.  They aren't cheap!

                                                                      -Keith

Anyone have a link to one they have experience with?

Since LED draw so much less amperage, you get much brighter using stock looms and switches, correct?

1967 eight barrel

This is also an option. You can run even the 100W with this one. It is plug and play and very hard to notice. The relay can be hid easily.

                                                                                      -Keith
https://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php?show=menu-hrk-all

https://www.npdlink.com/product/bulb-set-led-generation-4-by-mustang-project/204064?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3DLED%252BHeadlamp%252Bbulb%252Bset%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

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Is a relay circuit  even necessary with LED lights?

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Just found this;

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/paint-body/mump-0909-mustang-project-led-headlights-install/

Edit, I hope that they look better than they did in that 10 year old article.

1967 eight barrel

 Vic at Cougars Unlimited in Alburqurque, NM. is a great source. Those with sequential units cannot just throw LED's in without changes.


http://www.thuntek.net/cougars_unlimited/
                                                                                -Keith

69 GT350 Vert

Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on March 04, 2019, 12:32:06 AM
Vic at Cougars Unlimited in Alburqurque, NM. is a great source. Those with sequential units cannot just throw LED's in without changes.


http://www.thuntek.net/cougars_unlimited/
                                                                                -Keith

+1. I used Vic's 1969 rear LED sequential system in my Shelby and it made a huge improvement and works perfectly.  Thanks to Gary for the recommendation.  I put Halogen bulbs in my front headlights from Virginia Mustang.  They made a big improvement and were not too expensive.  I might do the front turn signals next.  My rear tail lights and turn signals are super bright now. 

8T03S1425

Do the dash LED lights work with the dimmer functionality of the headlight switch?

Steve
I have owned 8T03S-01425 since 06/76.
I owned 6S2295 in 1973 & '74.

69 GT350 Vert


Side-Oilers

Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

1967 eight barrel


69 GT350 Vert

I remember speaking to the owner of hi po parts about the dimming of dash lights.  He specifically told me they may or may not dim depending on some factor.  I don't remember what he said now.  Might have had something to do with the dash voltage regulator and/or headlight switch. 

shelbymann1970

Quote from: 69 GT350 Vert on March 04, 2019, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on March 04, 2019, 12:32:06 AM
Vic at Cougars Unlimited in Alburqurque, NM. is a great source. Those with sequential units cannot just throw LED's in without changes.


http://www.thuntek.net/cougars_unlimited/
                                                                                -Keith

+1. I used Vic's 1969 rear LED sequential system in my Shelby and it made a huge improvement and works perfectly.  Thanks to Gary for the recommendation.  I put Halogen bulbs in my front headlights from Virginia Mustang.  They made a big improvement and were not too expensive.  I might do the front turn signals next.  My rear tail lights and turn signals are super bright now.
I love how bright the tail lights are. My headlights are Marchals(think originals for Europe?) and are not sealed beam. I was told back then they were "50-100s" and that bright was brighter than what was allowed in America. That was 1985. Anyways my brights are really bright so I have not gone to LEDs on the headlights and my pic shows how bright the tail lights are with LEDs. I'm happy with them. And those that use Bill from HiPo parts you won't be disappointed. Great guy.  Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)

cobra427

So I ordered the LED box C9WY-13A366-AL for mine 69, do I need the flasher unit also? D0WY-13350-AR4 .