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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Question Few electrical Questions...

Just installed a new stereo in my 77 f150 and put in some door speakers up front since my truck didn't have any. Everything works and sounds great but I got my memory wire on my stereo hooked up to a key on 12v source instead of a constant so the radio doesn't save anything. Is there a easy wire I can tap into to get a 12v constant source or should I run a new one from battery. Also my buddy has started changing his interior lights in his 98 dodge to leds that match his truck color and it looks really nice. Was wondering if anyone has ever changed out the bulbs in a 73-79 dash to get a different color. I was thinking blue to match my headunit and would just like it to be brighter in general.....
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Also what is the bulb number for the dome light? All I know is it's a festoon bulb.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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I did some bulb changes to my dash as they are easy to do. I've got red turn signal indicators, and orange instrument lights to match the color of the truck. It looks very cool and unique.
 
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There should be a pigtail behind the glovebox to provide hot-at-all times power. The wiring is GREEN with a YELLOW stripe.
 
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