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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 10:07 AM
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Rewire/Instrument panel

When you replace your wiring, how do you keep your original instrument panel light sockets, turn signal sockets etc. Are there new wires that will slide into the sockets with bulb contacts? Thanks..Tommy..55 F100
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 10:46 AM
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There are wire repair kits available that will do the job. I'm not saying this particular one is what you need, it's just an example, you'll need to do your own research for the correct size.

https://www.zoro.com/grote-lamp-sock...specifications


 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 11:21 AM
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Is it your intent to do a complete stock OEM restoration? If not, you may want to replace the OEM bulbs/sockets with some nice LED lights.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieLed
Is it your intent to do a complete stock OEM restoration? If not, you may want to replace the OEM bulbs/sockets with some nice LED lights.
I did that but I’m still not happy with the lack of brightness. I’m trying to figure out a way to add some additional LEDs so I can see the gauges at night.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieLed
Is it your intent to do a complete stock OEM restoration? If not, you may want to replace the OEM bulbs/sockets with some nice LED lights.
Just new wiring, not OEM..That is an option. Thanks CharlieLED...Tommy

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There are wire repair kits available that will do the job. I'm not saying this particular one is what you need, it's just an example, you'll need to do your own research for the correct size.

Thanks 52Merc..That is what I had in mind...Tommy

https://www.zoro.com/grote-lamp-sock...specifications

 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 11:54 AM
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LEDs are available in a myriad of intensity levels and color temperatures...additional LEDs should not be necessary if you find the correct one for your application.

This would be a good place to start:
Amazon Amazon
 
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Originally Posted by Bob Ingram
I did that but I’m still not happy with the lack of brightness. I’m trying to figure out a way to add some additional LEDs so I can see the gauges at night.
I am still 6 volt, so that might be a problem in any case. Thanks..Tommy
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 12:13 PM
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If you're not going back stock/original, you might consider adding a plug to make things easier down the road.



Since you are still 6V, the contacts in the plugs will need to be a little heavier than 12V.

Edit: There are 6V LEDs out there: 6 Volt Positive Ground - Automotive LED Lights

My dash, at night, with LED bulbs:
 
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Originally Posted by CharlieLed
LEDs are available in a myriad of intensity levels and color temperatures...additional LEDs should not be necessary if you find the correct one for your application.

This would be a good place to start: https://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a14112...s%2C106&sr=8-6
Thanks for that info CharlieLed..Tommy

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If you're not going back stock/original, you might consider adding a plug to make things easier down the road.



Since you are still 6V, the contacts in the plugs will need to be a little heavier than 12V.

Edit: There are 6V LEDs out there: 6 Volt Positive Ground - Automotive LED Lights

My dash, at night, with LED bulbs:

Thanks Effietrucker..Dash looks great..Tommy
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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I am still 6 volt, so that might be a problem in any case. Thanks..Tommy
That’s not a problem. There’s 6v LEDs available, plus you can always get one of these converters.

 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EffieTrucker
If you're not going back stock/original, you might consider adding a plug to make things easier down the road.



Since you are still 6V, the contacts in the plugs will need to be a little heavier than 12V.

Edit: There are 6V LEDs out there: 6 Volt Positive Ground - Automotive LED Lights

My dash, at night, with LED bulbs:
looks great, but the 48 doesn’t have that much area for light to get up front.
 
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