12-15-2018, 11:53 AM | #1 |
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Dash Lighting
On the late '31's -- how was the dash panel lighted during nite driving.
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12-15-2018, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Dash Lighting
You can see the instrument light in this picture of Marco's.
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12-15-2018, 12:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dash Lighting
And boy does it get HOT if you use an incandescent bulb. I use a LED. Some wire it to their tail lights so it comes on anytime you have your lights on.
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12-15-2018, 01:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: Dash Lighting
BEST tip ever re: dash light is to install a 12 volt bulb in your 6 volt system!
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Re: Dash Lighting
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What LED bulb did you use?
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12-15-2018, 02:37 PM | #6 |
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12-15-2018, 02:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: Dash Lighting
It is mounted with one of the dash rail bolts! No drilling required.
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12-15-2018, 06:34 PM | #8 |
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Carl, I used this one from Superbright LEDs https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/169/
I used the forward firing firing natural white bulb so it would not be too bright. I was concerned a side firing LED would have too much glare on the chrome dash. By using a forward firing LED, the light is defused some in the dash light cover. Gives off a nice warm light. Almost forgot, my system is 12v. Last edited by Ruth; 12-15-2018 at 06:42 PM. Reason: add verbage. |
12-15-2018, 07:12 PM | #9 |
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Thanks Ruth.
I do have a 12 volt system. Already have LED tail/stop/turn on the rear and am in the process of installing LED headlights. Next will be the cowl/turn lights on the front.
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