Turn signal bucket refurb, Another little chore done |
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Turn signal bucket refurb, Another little chore done |
Gary |
Nov 26 2006, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, knocked out another annoying "need to do" today. My front turn signals / running lights have been increasingly unreliable (you know what I mean). Those tabs in the sockets just get brittle with time. So...
I replaced the side markers with "Maxxima" 2 1/2" round LED markers off of ebay. I had tried to use clear lenses from Clauss Studios back when they were making clear lenses for the sides and taillights, but the sockets were still pretty brittle and I like the smaller diameter on these. I drilled some holes to match the three mounting holes in the fender, then JB welded some 10-32 nylon studs to mount them. On the turnsignal buckets I easy-off'd the grunge from the outside and sanded the inside with some fine-grit paper. I cored out the sockets with a 1" hole saw and press fit a 7/8" inch brass bushing from the hardware store (plumbing coupler). Into this I fit a generic 1157 socket. Some chrome rustoleum to the inside shined things up nice. Crimped some new spade connectors, and assembled the whole works. I'm using the italian lenses with amber bulbs. Looks nice against the pearl paint. Eventually, I'd like to go amber LEDs in the buckets, but that'll be another day... Attached image(s) |
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