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Old 04-29-2012, 11:10 PM   #1
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light up the dash!

has anyone put in an led bulb for the instrument cluster? or what have you done to make it brighter? cause at night its not bright at all, and i want it lit up!
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Old 04-29-2012, 11:48 PM   #2
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Re: light up the dash!

i'm sure you can buy the LED bulbs (like the ones i bought) for it.....i'll have to go and try it.
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Old 04-30-2012, 12:54 AM   #3
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Re: light up the dash!

All you have to do is paint the mounting pod. Read this http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/dashlights.htm
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Old 04-30-2012, 02:34 AM   #4
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Re: light up the dash!

Some use bulbs..other use led strips..
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Old 04-30-2012, 07:57 AM   #5
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Re: light up the dash!

I used both....reg white bulbs,dimmable(just paint is big improvement)
red is "extra" on when running but can be turned off,non dimming
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Old 04-30-2012, 01:06 PM   #6
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Re: light up the dash!

I painted mine when I had it apart last summer, replaced all the bulbs and wow what a huge difference.
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Old 04-30-2012, 01:41 PM   #7
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Re: light up the dash!

Found this helpful http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392750
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