led bulbs for dash/ heater control? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

7gmc2 · 07-15-2004, 05:57 PM

has anyone here used led bulbs in their dash? i see gmc pauls has them part# 1326698. i was just wondering how they were? are they brighter then standard bulbs? are there any pros and cons here? also is there any light kits for lighting the ac/heater control? talking about a 72 here by the way.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-15-2004, 06:01 PM

SCROLL DOWN, THEY HAVE PIC'S OF THEM LIT UP

http://www.durangedesign.com/67-72chevy.html

7gmc2 · 07-15-2004, 06:07 PM

hey thanks that is great! just what i was looking for....now for the heater control lighting. anybody got any answers for that?

1972_K5 · 07-15-2004, 06:50 PM

I believe one negative to using the LED's is that they are only an ON/OFF option so you lose the function of your dimmer switch. I usually always keep my gauges as bright as possible so its not a concern to me.
As for the heater I'm not familiar with how it is lit, but if it is by bulb just do a search on the net for the bulb # and LED and you will most likely find an LED equal to it. I am also going to replace the light under the shift indicator on my auto colum with a LED.

sigurd · 07-15-2004, 07:26 PM

I'm not sure how good those leds are. I would get the four point ones. The single ones will not be that bright. Also, you will only need four bulbs. The other bulbs take care of the turn signals and High beam and brakes. The heater display came with a 194 socket, however, I have never seen one. Keep in mind that the lens on the heater is green, so going for a full on blue effect will be hard. Also, in the dash is a green metal plate. For best results, take that thing out and paint it white. I had the decals put on my guages for a better look as well.You should notice a big differance by just painting that plate white. I used Jam Straight leds and love them. However, its true you will not be able to dim them. They are either on or off.

Good luck,

James

67ChevyC10Stepside · 07-15-2004, 07:32 PM

i want one like his!

7gmc2 · 07-15-2004, 07:39 PM

sweeeeet! that looks great sirgurd! as for the heater i guess my bulb is missing? i haven't been able to find the bulb or a socket....that is why i was wondering how to lite it up. hard to see the control at night without light down there!

07-15-2004, 05:57 PM	#1
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	led bulbs for dash/ heater control? has anyone here used led bulbs in their dash? i see gmc pauls has them part# 1326698. i was just wondering how they were? are they brighter then standard bulbs? are there any pros and cons here? also is there any light kits for lighting the ac/heater control? talking about a 72 here by the way.

07-15-2004, 06:01 PM	#2
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07-15-2004, 06:50 PM	#4
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	I believe one negative to using the LED's is that they are only an ON/OFF option so you lose the function of your dimmer switch. I usually always keep my gauges as bright as possible so its not a concern to me. As for the heater I'm not familiar with how it is lit, but if it is by bulb just do a search on the net for the bulb # and LED and you will most likely find an LED equal to it. I am also going to replace the light under the shift indicator on my auto colum with a LED. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Last edited by 1972_K5; 07-15-2004 at 06:54 PM.

07-15-2004, 07:26 PM	#5
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	I'm not sure how good those leds are. I would get the four point ones. The single ones will not be that bright. Also, you will only need four bulbs. The other bulbs take care of the turn signals and High beam and brakes. The heater display came with a 194 socket, however, I have never seen one. Keep in mind that the lens on the heater is green, so going for a full on blue effect will be hard. Also, in the dash is a green metal plate. For best results, take that thing out and paint it white. I had the decals put on my guages for a better look as well.You should notice a big differance by just painting that plate white. I used Jam Straight leds and love them. However, its true you will not be able to dim them. They are either on or off. Good luck, James Attached Images __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

07-15-2004, 07:32 PM	#6
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	i want one like his! __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

07-15-2004, 06:07 PM	#3
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	hey thanks that is great! just what i was looking for....now for the heater control lighting. anybody got any answers for that?

07-15-2004, 07:39 PM	#7
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	sweeeeet! that looks great sirgurd! as for the heater i guess my bulb is missing? i haven't been able to find the bulb or a socket....that is why i was wondering how to lite it up. hard to see the control at night without light down there!



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