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**dmjlambert** · 03-06-2019, 12:38 AM

I would like to make my own LED tail lights on a circuit board. Does anybody here have experience with doing that and who can share what the manufacturer and part number of the LEDs are, where to get them, and how many of them together on a board will approximate a stock bulb brightness or a little brighter?

Daze57 · 03-07-2019, 01:25 PM

check youtube ----i am sure someone has posted something on that

68is4me · 03-07-2019, 01:56 PM

Have you seen this thread?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679981

**dmjlambert** · 03-07-2019, 02:39 PM

I saw that one a while back and had forgotten about it. I will have another look and see if I can figure out what LEDs specifically he ordered, and order some for myself.

BR3W CITY · 03-07-2019, 02:55 PM

He's on instagram also and posts pics of his LED builds. His name is Disciple.2RC

Andy4639 · 03-08-2019, 05:23 PM

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**dmjlambert** · 03-08-2019, 08:00 PM

I was unable to get any useful information about the manufacturer, part number, or legitimate source of the LEDs. I am starting from scratch, ordered some generic superflux LEDs off of eBay. So, I will see when they get here if they are useful, or if they just need to be chucked in the trash and try again.

67 Burb · 03-26-2019, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I was unable to get any useful information about the manufacturer, part number, or legitimate source of the LEDs. I am starting from scratch, ordered some generic superflux LEDs off of eBay. So, I will see when they get here if they are useful, or if they just need to be chucked in the trash and try again.

I didn't feel like spending a hundred US dollars for a LED conversion kit like LMC sells for example, or doing it from scratch.

My favourite local auto wrecking yard has tons of parts to turn into LED tail lights. I made my own conversion using a pair of LED arrays from the high-level brake lights from a couple of SUV's. Kia or Hyundai, or some such brand.

Here's what they look like in action: https://youtu.be/r8LR6g6aekg

67 Burb · 03-26-2019, 01:06 AM

I ran into some trouble trying to use those arrays as both tail lights and turn/brake lights, so I ended up using them solely for the turn/brake lights and added some LED strip lights down each side of the inside of the lens for the tail lights.

67 Burb · 03-26-2019, 01:13 AM

I made the new lights plug-n-play by making plugs out of the bases of 1157 bulbs so they could easily be removed if needed.

**dmjlambert** · 03-27-2019, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Burb

...pair of LED arrays from the high-level brake lights from a couple of SUV's.

Good idea. I don't have a junk yard to go to here. I would like to order what I need online. I can't buy the arrays like that without knowing the actual make/model/year they come off of. Can you tell that information, or perhaps a part number off of the assembly?

67 Burb · 03-27-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Good idea. I don't have a junk yard to go to here. I would like to order what I need online. I can't buy the arrays like that without knowing the actual make/model/year they come off of. Can you tell that information, or perhaps a part number off of the assembly?

It was six years ago that I made those. I found two identical SUV's that had the high-level brake light inside the rear hatch window. They are easier to get out than the ones that are mounted on the outside of the vehicle. Plus they are designed to shine through the dark tinted glass, so they are nice and bright.

I think they were Hyundai or Kia vehicles. Sorry, but that's about all I can remember.

67 Burb · 03-27-2019, 08:25 PM

I found some info on the lens. It looks like they came from a 1999 Hyundai. The re is a number 92750-26 on them and SAE U3 99 DOT Korea and the company initials HMC. That's all I got.

**dmjlambert** · 03-28-2019, 11:05 PM

That is great info. Searching for "Hyundai Santa Fe stop lamp 92750-26" shows they are from 2001 to 2006 model years and available for about $40 to $55 each used. They do look very good to use in our trucks.

03-06-2019, 12:38 AM	#1
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,868	Make my own LED tail lights I would like to make my own LED tail lights on a circuit board. Does anybody here have experience with doing that and who can share what the manufacturer and part number of the LEDs are, where to get them, and how many of them together on a board will approximate a stock bulb brightness or a little brighter?

03-07-2019, 01:25 PM	#2
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Make my own LED tail lights check youtube ----i am sure someone has posted something on that

03-07-2019, 01:56 PM	#3
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Make my own LED tail lights Have you seen this thread? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679981 __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

03-07-2019, 02:39 PM	#4
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,868	Re: Make my own LED tail lights I saw that one a while back and had forgotten about it. I will have another look and see if I can figure out what LEDs specifically he ordered, and order some for myself.

03-07-2019, 02:55 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Make my own LED tail lights He's on instagram also and posts pics of his LED builds. His name is Disciple.2RC __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-08-2019, 05:23 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Make my own LED tail lights 0o __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-08-2019, 08:00 PM	#7
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,868	Re: Make my own LED tail lights I was unable to get any useful information about the manufacturer, part number, or legitimate source of the LEDs. I am starting from scratch, ordered some generic superflux LEDs off of eBay. So, I will see when they get here if they are useful, or if they just need to be chucked in the trash and try again.

03-26-2019, 01:06 AM	#9
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: Make my own LED tail lights I ran into some trouble trying to use those arrays as both tail lights and turn/brake lights, so I ended up using them solely for the turn/brake lights and added some LED strip lights down each side of the inside of the lens for the tail lights. Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

03-26-2019, 01:13 AM	#10
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: Make my own LED tail lights I made the new lights plug-n-play by making plugs out of the bases of 1157 bulbs so they could easily be removed if needed. __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

03-27-2019, 08:25 PM	#13
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: Make my own LED tail lights I found some info on the lens. It looks like they came from a 1999 Hyundai. The re is a number 92750-26 on them and SAE U3 99 DOT Korea and the company initials HMC. That's all I got. Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

03-28-2019, 11:05 PM	#14
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,868	Re: Make my own LED tail lights That is great info. Searching for "Hyundai Santa Fe stop lamp 92750-26" shows they are from 2001 to 2006 model years and available for about $40 to $55 each used. They do look very good to use in our trucks.



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