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Cuda911
post Aug 22 2014, 10:30 PM
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I read through the thread in your link, Chris... great work!!!!!! You and Timothy are to be highly commended for these excellent write-ups.
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post Aug 23 2014, 01:38 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 22 2014, 12:58 PM) *

Wow, some great additional info... thanks, guys!

OK, I will be sure to leave the alternator bulb alone.

I assume that the various red and green lights are just red and green glass or plastic over the bulbs, and the all bulbs are actually clear?

The ones with the whole strip installation thing look fantastic!

The multicolor system in the link to Timothy's thread is absolutely outstanding!!!

I think for now, I will go the cheapest and easiest route, and order some of the bulbs as per bluhun's post.

So, how many bulbs should I expect to find back there?


Count on two or three bulbs per gauge for gauge-face illumination. I did not replace any of instrument function bulbs such as for charging, oil pressure or brake function.

Remember, if you pull the entire instrument cluster you'll have to unplug the speedo and odometer reset cables.
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post Aug 23 2014, 08:20 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 22 2014, 12:58 PM) *

Wow, some great additional info... thanks, guys!

OK, I will be sure to leave the alternator bulb alone.

I assume that the various red and green lights are just red and green glass or plastic over the bulbs, and the all bulbs are actually clear?

The ones with the whole strip installation thing look fantastic!

The multicolor system in the link to Timothy's thread is absolutely outstanding!!!

I think for now, I will go the cheapest and easiest route, and order some of the bulbs as per bluhun's post.

So, how many bulbs should I expect to find back there?


I just had Palo Alto Speedo repair my odo, and that gage takes three, iirc. They are plenty bright for me at night. And the green "lights are on" light is very bright even in day light.

I now need to address the tach and in particular the blue "hi beam head light" light, which is very dim, even on the darkest night.

I plan to do them all soon, and probably will order 10 and gave a couple extra. PA Speedo would know the quantity of the tach and tank gages.
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post Aug 23 2014, 01:18 PM
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For your high beam indicator, replace the blue gel. They do get darker over time.

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post Aug 23 2014, 02:55 PM
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"Blue gel"? What's that?
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post Aug 23 2014, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 23 2014, 04:55 PM) *

"Blue gel"? What's that?

the little blue window over the high beam bulb
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post Aug 23 2014, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 23 2014, 02:36 PM) *

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 23 2014, 04:55 PM) *

"Blue gel"? What's that?

the little blue window over the high beam bulb


Where would I get such a blue gel/window?

You think Palo Alto Speedo might have such a thing?

Thx
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post Aug 23 2014, 04:57 PM
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Buy a file folder with a clear blue tab. Cut it off and tape it in place on the guage.
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post Aug 23 2014, 05:38 PM
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Many colors and you can't beat the price: http://www.adorama.com/ROSB.html
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post Aug 26 2014, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 22 2014, 03:05 AM) *

Wow, never would have guessed that. One of my biggest concerns on fixing up this car is that I will take a perfectly good part and screw it up by taking it off incorrectly.

Bluhun, I didn't see a 15-pack option in the link, but those look great!

Cool white or warm white?


If you haven't ordered from superbrightleds.com yet, check out their dome light LED replacement:

LED dome light

I installed mine today, and it is a real improvement, and only $4.74. I also got some of the instrument lights as mentioned above, and installed the two for the speedo (removing only the gauge, not the panel), and they do improve the lighting of the gauge. Very easy to install.
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post Aug 26 2014, 11:22 PM
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Great idea^^^^^ going to order a dome light tomorrow!
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post Aug 27 2014, 12:06 AM
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I placed my order for some of the LED bulbs for the dash, but I think I'll order that dome one too. The link in your post brings up a couple bulbs... which one is best?

Thanks!
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post Aug 27 2014, 06:16 AM
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Aug 27 2014, 02:06 AM) *

I placed my order for some of the LED bulbs for the dash, but I think I'll order that dome one too. The link in your post brings up a couple bulbs... which one is best?

Thanks!


914 LED Dome Light

I selected the Natural White color, part no. 4410-NW9.
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post Aug 27 2014, 10:45 AM
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^^^ Thanks! Just placed my order.
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post Aug 28 2014, 07:05 PM
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Ordered some new bulbs today.
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post Aug 29 2014, 01:09 PM
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If anyone's interested, got this in an email from SuperBright LED's:


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post Aug 29 2014, 01:14 PM
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My bulbs just showed up in the mail a few minutes ago. I'm headed off to the garage now to put them in.

OK, I pulled the gauge plate off a bit so I could push the gauges out from behind... they were in tight and I didn't want to scratch the front trying to wedge something under the gasket to pry them.

So, before I screw something up, two questions:

1. How do I access the bulbs? Do I need to take the gauge all the way out and open it up?

2. What are the two bare leads for? (see photo below).

Thanks!
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post Aug 29 2014, 05:28 PM
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Bumping up, so it doesn't fall from view. Thanks!
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post Aug 29 2014, 05:36 PM
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post Aug 29 2014, 06:01 PM
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Bulb holders pull right out. The unused spades are grounding terminals, they short to the gauge case, which is ground.
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