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cjthompson · 07-20-2016, 11:12 PM

Anyone know a good supplier or have recommendations on what bulbs to use? Mine are pretty burnt out.

E.D.75GMC · 07-20-2016, 11:20 PM

The bulbs are 194/168 any parts store will have them. If I were you though I would buy the 194 LEDs as they make a huge difference over stock and put less drain on the battery when you come to a stop.

cjthompson · 07-20-2016, 11:22 PM

Awesome! Do you happen to know quantities of each?

chengny · 07-20-2016, 11:36 PM

You have 5 lamps for cluster backlighting and an other one - for HVAC control panel illumination - that is on the same circuit.

E.D.75GMC · 07-21-2016, 01:40 AM

My 75 with no A/C used a different, smaller, bulb in the HVAC. Not sure what # it is though.

E.D.75GMC · 07-21-2016, 01:41 AM

Also, the LEDs are polarized so if some don't work just flip the bulb around 180 degrees.

RUN GMC · 07-21-2016, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by E.D.75GMC

Also, the LEDs are polarized so if some don't work just flip the bulb around 180 degrees.

^this......after changing out each one turn on dash lights to see if led will light up....if not do what he said........

**TKCR** · 07-21-2016, 11:57 AM

I also used led bulbs when I replaced all the bulbs in the cluster. It lights up nice at night. Also added led's under the dash.

LDO · 08-22-2016, 03:22 PM

Do you recall what PN led bulb goes under the dash? I believe the guage ones are 194s right?

**TKCR** · 08-22-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LDO

Do you recall what PN led bulb goes under the dash? I believe the guage ones are 194s right?

1142 is the stock bulb. You can get LED's from any auto store. I added a set of courtesy lights from LMC. That gave me 3 lights under the dash.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=191

And yes, the 194 are the gauge bulbs.

LDO · 08-22-2016, 03:40 PM

i purchased the same set of courtesy lights (harness) that comes with 2 bulbs. Was going to install LEDs in there to see how it looks.

Thanks!

Danmcg · 08-23-2016, 03:11 AM

Do the led's work with the dimmer switch?

CSHADES · 08-23-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Danmcg

Do the led's work with the dimmer switch?

Not without the correct dimmer for leds

**TKCR** · 08-24-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LDO

i purchased the same set of courtesy lights (harness) that comes with 2 bulbs. Was going to install LEDs in there to see how it looks.

Thanks!

The GM spec book calls for 1003 bulb, I looked it up to make sure this time. This is the led bulb I'm using
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**TKCR** · 08-24-2016, 03:55 PM

Here's that spec sheet I was talking about for all the bulbs. Hope this helps for any bulb reference you might need.
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**MikeB** · 08-24-2016, 04:05 PM

Just be careful of cheapie LED bulbs. I'd go with Philips or Sylvania/Osram, because they are brighter and last longer than eBay specials. If you shop around you can save some money on a 2-pack.

**TKCR** · 08-24-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Just be careful of cheapie LED bulbs. I'd go with Philips or Sylvania/Osram, because they are brighter and last longer than eBay specials. If you shop around you can save some money on a 2-pack.

Your right. I got mine in a 2 pack. I can't remember the brand name, but I have gotten several from superbrightleds.com. These particular bulbs I got from the local auto store, in a 2'pack.
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LDO · 08-24-2016, 04:24 PM

awesome,
thanks for that!!

Marshy · 08-24-2016, 06:26 PM

What does a pack of 2 cost anyways?

**TKCR** · 08-25-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Marshy

What does a pack of 2 cost anyways?

Around $25

Marshy · 08-25-2016, 11:17 AM

Thanks.
Had anyone sourced a LED dimmer?

NorCalAnthony · 08-25-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Around $25

Or $12.59 through Amazon with Prime shipping avaliable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017V...ob_neva_mobile

**TKCR** · 08-25-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAnthony

Or $12.59 through Amazon with Prime shipping avaliable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017V...ob_neva_mobile

I was referring to the courtesy lights under the dash
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LDO · 08-26-2016, 10:51 AM

maybe a little off topic but how are you guys/gals getting lenses (the clear part) so clean?

I've seen some of your dash cluster pics and they look amazing!

**TKCR** · 08-26-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LDO

maybe a little off topic but how are you guys/gals getting lenses (the clear part) so clean?

I've seen some of your dash cluster pics and they look amazing!

Myself, I got a new one. I added a clock to my cluster, so I had to get a new one. If you have a clock, the lens needs the little hole for the stem to come thru.

LMC has them. They are not to expensive, but so worth every penny, when you can actually see clearly.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=76

07-20-2016, 11:12 PM	#1
cjthompson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 40	Dash lights Anyone know a good supplier or have recommendations on what bulbs to use? Mine are pretty burnt out.

07-20-2016, 11:20 PM	#2
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Dash lights The bulbs are 194/168 any parts store will have them. If I were you though I would buy the 194 LEDs as they make a huge difference over stock and put less drain on the battery when you come to a stop. Attached Images

07-20-2016, 11:22 PM	#3
cjthompson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 40	Re: Dash lights Awesome! Do you happen to know quantities of each?

07-20-2016, 11:36 PM	#4
chengny Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 349	Re: Dash lights You have 5 lamps for cluster backlighting and an other one - for HVAC control panel illumination - that is on the same circuit.

07-21-2016, 01:40 AM	#5
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Dash lights My 75 with no A/C used a different, smaller, bulb in the HVAC. Not sure what # it is though.

07-21-2016, 01:41 AM	#6
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Dash lights Also, the LEDs are polarized so if some don't work just flip the bulb around 180 degrees.

07-21-2016, 11:57 AM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Dash lights I also used led bulbs when I replaced all the bulbs in the cluster. It lights up nice at night. Also added led's under the dash. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

08-22-2016, 03:22 PM	#9
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Dash lights Do you recall what PN led bulb goes under the dash? I believe the guage ones are 194s right? __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

08-22-2016, 03:40 PM	#11
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Dash lights i purchased the same set of courtesy lights (harness) that comes with 2 bulbs. Was going to install LEDs in there to see how it looks. Thanks! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

08-23-2016, 03:11 AM	#12
Danmcg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central NY Posts: 168	Re: Dash lights Do the led's work with the dimmer switch?

08-24-2016, 03:55 PM	#15
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Dash lights Here's that spec sheet I was talking about for all the bulbs. Hope this helps for any bulb reference you might need. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

08-24-2016, 04:05 PM	#16
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Dash lights Just be careful of cheapie LED bulbs. I'd go with Philips or Sylvania/Osram, because they are brighter and last longer than eBay specials. If you shop around you can save some money on a 2-pack. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-24-2016, 04:24 PM	#18
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Dash lights awesome, thanks for that!! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

08-24-2016, 06:26 PM	#19
Marshy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mexico, NY Posts: 559	Re: Dash lights What does a pack of 2 cost anyways? __________________ '84 K10, SM465, NP208, 3.42 Gears, 33x12.5-15 GM 4 bolt 880 roller block, 062 Vortec Heads Comp Cams XR258HR-10, MSD Street Fighter HEI Edelbrock: Performer Intake 2116, 1405 Carb Long tube headers, 2.5" duals to Flow Master Super 40's Vortec Engine Build

08-25-2016, 11:17 AM	#21
Marshy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mexico, NY Posts: 559	Re: Dash lights Thanks. Had anyone sourced a LED dimmer? __________________ '84 K10, SM465, NP208, 3.42 Gears, 33x12.5-15 GM 4 bolt 880 roller block, 062 Vortec Heads Comp Cams XR258HR-10, MSD Street Fighter HEI Edelbrock: Performer Intake 2116, 1405 Carb Long tube headers, 2.5" duals to Flow Master Super 40's Vortec Engine Build



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08-26-2016, 10:51 AM	#24
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Dash lights maybe a little off topic but how are you guys/gals getting lenses (the clear part) so clean? I've seen some of your dash cluster pics and they look amazing! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

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