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Re: [oletrucks] LED taillights

To: "Dave" <kruc@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] LED taillights
From: "53ChevyTruck" <kmm1024@webstorehosting.org>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:39:12 -0700 (PDT)
I got some 1156 LED bulbs for my '53, but they don't fit into the original
housing (with the lens) and they are also angled.  I got an electronic
flasher, but it doesn't seem to flash with the LED bulbs I have.

> I was looking for LED taillights for my TF and I found that there are kits
> to replace the  original bulb with a printed circuit board with LEDs on
> it.
> I had been looking for the bus or semi-truck style lens with a pattern of
> LEDs inside. I figured I'd mount the bus style lens in the stock location
> on
> the bed stake pockets and go from there, but I haven't seen them for sale
> on
> the web. Has anyone gone to LED lighting, lens or printed circuit board
> style, and would you recommend it or another type? Also where did you buy
> it? A truck stop maybe? I realize the flasher can needs to be replaced
> with
> an electronic type due to the lesser resistance of the LEDs compared to a
> bulb. Below are the best links I found on the subject. Thanks
> Dave
> http://www.paddockparts.com/html/ct_05.html
> http://www.classicchevy.com/html/1002_techhelp.shtml
> http://www.cool-leds.com/pages/737506/index.htm
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