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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,998 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Just finishing up a dashboard area restoration with new windshield install. I would like to replace the bulbs for the dash instruments with LED but the eBay store Mark lists for his son Mikey is not coming up in searches. I would rather get this done now then wait for Mark to track down Mikey so here is my question; Has anyone compiled a list of bulbs for the dash lighting? I know with LED's I need some reds and greens as well as cool whites but I haven't tracked down the light numbers or the numbers of each bulb... Anyone?
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Life's been good to me so far..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,270 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille ![]() ![]() |
Make sure you leave the standard bulb in the generator light. An LED put in there will cause the Alternator to stop charging.
Found that had been done on Bill's (bandjoey) 914. |
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914 Rudiments ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Make sure you leave the standard bulb in the generator light. An LED put in there will cause the Alternator to stop charging. Found that had been done on Bill's (bandjoey) 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) He's right about that relationship!! |
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Lighting my way ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Just finishing up a dashboard area restoration with new windshield install. I would like to replace the bulbs for the dash instruments with LED but the eBay store Mark lists for his son Mikey is not coming up in searches. I would rather get this done now then wait for Mark to track down Mikey so here is my question; Has anyone compiled a list of bulbs for the dash lighting? I know with LED's I need some reds and greens as well as cool whites but I haven't tracked down the light numbers or the numbers of each bulb... Anyone? If you are interested, check out my vendor site below? http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100721 |
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Resident Electrician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bowlsby has the stock list on his sight. You then search "1157 LED" for example and you will find LEDs for you...
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,998 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Just finishing up a dashboard area restoration with new windshield install. I would like to replace the bulbs for the dash instruments with LED but the eBay store Mark lists for his son Mikey is not coming up in searches. I would rather get this done now then wait for Mark to track down Mikey so here is my question; Has anyone compiled a list of bulbs for the dash lighting? I know with LED's I need some reds and greens as well as cool whites but I haven't tracked down the light numbers or the numbers of each bulb... Anyone? If you are interested, check out my vendor site below? http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100721 Al you appear to be modifying the lighting. I simply want to change the bulbs... |
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,998 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Bowlsby has the stock list on his sight. You then search "1157 LED" for example and you will find LEDs for you... I can't seem to find the dash bulb list on Jeff's site... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
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It all happens so fast! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Funny i just took mine out as i found the regular bulbs were much brighter.
I had the led bulbs i got from Qarl, they were Amber. |
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Lighting my way ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Just finishing up a dashboard area restoration with new windshield install. I would like to replace the bulbs for the dash instruments with LED but the eBay store Mark lists for his son Mikey is not coming up in searches. I would rather get this done now then wait for Mark to track down Mikey so here is my question; Has anyone compiled a list of bulbs for the dash lighting? I know with LED's I need some reds and greens as well as cool whites but I haven't tracked down the light numbers or the numbers of each bulb... Anyone? If you are interested, check out my vendor site below? http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100721 Al you appear to be modifying the lighting. I simply want to change the bulbs... I am retofitting the gauges with LED stip lighting. I first went with the BA7 LED bulbs in my dash but for me it didn't offer enough lighting so I fit mine with NATURAL white LED strips which is the same as OEM look just brighter. Not satisfied I then created the multi color set that currently reside in my dash. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Funny i just took mine out as i found the regular bulbs were much brighter. I had the led bulbs i got from Qarl, they were Amber. I bought the white ones. Brighter for sure than stock, not as nice as the strip ones though. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Resident Electrician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bowlsby has the stock list on his sight. You then search "1157 LED" for example and you will find LEDs for you... I can't seem to find the dash bulb list on Jeff's site... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Rob, here you go. My pleasure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Elect_LampIndex.jpg |
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The rubber man ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
If you want much brighter you want strip lights, if youwant easy, you want the LED bulbs, there are some brighter incandecent bulbs, but the do generate more heat.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 ![]() |
I just finished converting my 912E gauges to an LED/fiberoptic sustem . The 911/912E of the 70's have terrible lighting , in my opinion. Looks great, not easy though as you have to dissassemble the guages. Check out"www.matthewpthomps@gmail.com" I found him on the "bird board".
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StratPlayer ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I tried the led bulbs, they didn't seem to help much. Then I followed this thread and I couldn't be happier with how my gauges look at night when I want to see everthing my gauges have to offer.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...;hl=StratPlayer |
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Teener fo Life! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
I swear, everyday I come onto this site, I add 3 things to the list of items I need to address on my 914, and only take 1 off every couple weeks!
Sorry for the hijack:) |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,698 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Al won't pull his own chain but I will. He does nice work and lighting ain't all he does w/ gages. I like how he makes the illumination change colors from blue/white to red in the "red zone" area on the tach.
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
![]() I am totally convinced that the way to go is with the LED strips. Much harder do convert, but well worth the effort! Pictured, is my white faced tach with a cool white LED strip. BIG DIFFERENCE!! I tried LED bulbs... I thought they performed worst than the filement bulbs! |
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bandjoey ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
I like the LED Blue. Brighter than original on my eyes. The only place weak is the top of the tach and it was (Ithink) Dr Evil that drilled out the top of that gauge and put in another socket for a 3rd Led.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,107 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Check these out, they look to be far superior to the led bulbs.
On second read of the thread and a visit to Al's link these may be the same as the strips you mentioned. Al maybe you can chime in? link no personal experience though yet... Attached image(s) ![]() |
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