QUOTE(Jamie @ Jun 14 2023, 11:31 AM)
QUOTE(sportlicherFahrer @ Jun 14 2023, 04:49 AM)
@peteinjp Yes, the Pilot style lights are brighter than the stock lights.
Also, for those interested in re-lighting the stock housings and retaining the original lens(
@Jamie ),
@Spoke does have LED boards for that purpose on his sight.
Spokeworks LED fog light boards Thanks, I ordered them several days ago. Will report on the install when I return from the Freedom Road Rally in Ohio all next week.
@Jamie Thanks for the order. In a rare occasion, I built an extra set a week ago and should be able to get these out to you on Monday.
To answer your question about fitment in a '73 OEM fixture, they should fit perfectly. This is what the set looks like. A board with 8 high power LEDs running at 0.35A each for a power of about 9W each being 2x brighter than the OEM bulb running 35W. A mounting frame is supplied.
Click to view attachment To mount them, disassemble the bezel, glass lens/gasket, and reflector. Set the reflector aside; you won't need it. Replace the gasket if not soft and supple (Recommended); 914rubber has new ones. Replace the lens if pitted. Paint the bezel if you like.
Put the gasket on the lens. Then insert the lens/gasket in the mounting frame making sure the gasket fits smoothly all around looking like this:
Click to view attachment If the gasket looks like this, remove it and try again.
Click to view attachment Once the lens/gasket/LED board are together, get the 4 metal clips and supplied tool and reassemble. If the clips are missing or bad, 914rubber has new ones.
Click to view attachment There's 4 cutouts in the PCB for the clips to hold onto. It's not good to put the clips ON the PCB as this may deform the PCB.
Click to view attachment Orient the board in the bezel so the printing is upright and the notch in the bezel at the bottom aligns with the notch in the glass lens. One by one replace the metal clips using the supplied installation tool. Wear safety glasses and do this in a room where you can find the clips if they slip off as they tend to accelerate at high speed as far away from you as possible.
Click to view attachment Done.
Click to view attachment Click to view attachment Click to view attachmentOn the vehicle, remove the bulb socket by unscrewing the small flat head screw for power and crimp on the supplied connector on each side.
Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentInstall the assembly in the fixture, replace the bumper and drive it like you stole it.