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Re: LED conversion (4/14)
2/9/13 4:03pm

rod7515

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Red Lion, PA - USA

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1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic

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Great job, now the rush will be on for everyone of us to find some extra lenses so we can do that as well. I to didnt like the bubble lens but will have to give your method a try! Great instruction!
Rodney

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Re: LED conversion (5/14)
2/9/13 6:03pm

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Pretty cool...............Thanks Clap

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Re: LED conversion (6/14)
2/9/13 7:25pm

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Sykesville, MD - USA

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

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That is somethging to look into! vI have been looking for LED taillights for my 79 for some time!

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Re: LED conversion (7/14)
2/10/13 3:15pm

F4Gary

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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.

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I never realized the rubber bumper taillight lenses were glued to the housings.

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Re: LED conversion (8/14)
2/10/13 9:01pm

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Only on 74 up!

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Re: LED conversion (9/14)
2/10/13 9:47pm

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Zachary, LA - USA

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1974 L-48 Auto. Just your basic Vette. GM crate motor w/vortec heads and intake. Crane cam. Scorpion rockers, Edelbrock carb. Lots of parts still in boxes... :(

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One thing I forgot to mention: you'll need to change out the flasher units in the car to new, electronic units (plug and play) or the new LED lights will flash very, very fast... They don't pull enough current to make the old thermal ones work. Or, just put a resistor in line to add current.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-x-LED-Signal-Flasher-Fix-Load-Gold-Resistor-50W-6-OHM-High-Power-Gold-/370754060996?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5652aa02c4&vxp=mtr

I think I'm going to eliminate my backup lights, and put two more of these in the rear. Unique, but easy to change back to stock if I choose to.

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Re: LED conversion (10/14)
2/11/13 1:40am

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Lakeside, AZ - USA

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1975 C3 Stingray

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I like it, I have been slowly converting mine to all led..

Great write up ..thanks

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Re: LED conversion (11/14)
2/11/13 11:09am

Ron 78

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Ya better check with the DMV b-4 you elimanate your back up lights a lot of states say you gotta have them or they wont pass inspection Stern Smile

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Re: LED conversion (12/14)
2/11/13 1:28pm

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Newark, DE - USA

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1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

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I installed them on my 68 2 yrs ago....they are bright and do the job.

Check them out here

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Re: LED conversion (13/14)
2/11/13 9:44pm

Not a problem here in Loosey-Anna. Antique cars don't need an inspection. But good advice for those that still need the sticker.

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Re: LED conversion (14/14)
2/12/13 7:19am

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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion

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Great "how to" article, thanks for posting. North Carolina does not require back-up lights either.

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