Light in the cabin
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Light in the cabin
1989 Ford F250HD, Lariat package
I am talking about the light bulb in the ceiling that turns on when the door is opened or it is turned on manually via the headlights switch.
It is not bright enough due to its plastic cover. The cover is not clear, it doesn't let enough light through. Not enough to look at a map. I want to replace this cover with something clear, any suggestions?
I am talking about the light bulb in the ceiling that turns on when the door is opened or it is turned on manually via the headlights switch.
It is not bright enough due to its plastic cover. The cover is not clear, it doesn't let enough light through. Not enough to look at a map. I want to replace this cover with something clear, any suggestions?
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Light in the cabin
My 81 F250 has the cab light with the map lights on either side, you can turn the map lights on via a black switch mounted by the lights. If you can find this cab light set in the wrecking yard it will be nice and bright in your cab.
You could also make your own new cover using pvc and plexiglass, just cover the pvc spacer in a material that is similiar in color to your <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">headliner</a>.
You could also make your own new cover using pvc and plexiglass, just cover the pvc spacer in a material that is similiar in color to your <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">headliner</a>.
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Light in the cabin
Actually, the bulb is bright enough without the cover, the way I have it now. It is very bright. It is the plastic thing that goes over it which obstructs 80% of the light.
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Light in the cabin
Look at the dome lights I have here in pic #43. You can use the newer plastic dome lamps instead of the older chrome ones - they mount to the same terminals and fit fine. Their lenses are clearer and don't age like that white one.
Last edited by steve83; Mar 30, 2003 at 12:18 PM.
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