interior lighting change?
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interior lighting change?
okay, a couple of questions here. while i was flipping through a couple of truck magazines, i saw some custom instrument panel kits that changed the color of the instrument panel to a white one. There were also kits available to change the lighting of the numbers too. I thought it would be cool to change the one on my Ford too and change the lighting to a dark, pronounced blue like the new Jetta's. (i have one and love the cockpit look) Does anyone know of such a kit or if its possible to do it? All i see are kits for Ford rangers, Chebies, and GMC's, but no early F150 kits.
Also, you know that light that hovers above you in the cab? I really hate that damn cover, it outputs a yellow hue into the cabin and decreases the intensity about 40 percent. Are there any clear or diffused covers that will give me better light in the cabin?
I have a 1993 F150 300 I6 extended cab. Those of you who have one know that the instrument panel is one piece. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks again!
Also, you know that light that hovers above you in the cab? I really hate that damn cover, it outputs a yellow hue into the cabin and decreases the intensity about 40 percent. Are there any clear or diffused covers that will give me better light in the cabin?
I have a 1993 F150 300 I6 extended cab. Those of you who have one know that the instrument panel is one piece. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks again!
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I've got a possible idea re: interior dome light. I was at Pep Boys the other day, killing time, and I happened to be browsing the "Help" parts section-those hard-to-find parts that come in the red packages. They have a replacement cover for about $3.99 that isn't clear, but almost is-I just haven't shelled out four bucks for it yet, so I don't know how much better it is. But I micht still give it a try, that overhead light is kinda dim...
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I hate the yellow cover! When I use the light I take it off cause it's 100x brighter without it. I know the newer F150's have a clear cover, maybe you could install one of those lights in place of the stock one. I know 97 an up has clear lights. Only downside would be cost of getting one from Ford.
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Hey katt....that was a very good idea...that might be something i might do for a more advanced interior custom design.
but... dougnickels had a more reasonable idea. doug...can you remember what the part was called? or what i might ask someone? Thats a really good idea u had.
but... dougnickels had a more reasonable idea. doug...can you remember what the part was called? or what i might ask someone? Thats a really good idea u had.
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Finally got the part, can't see a number anywhere though. The part is bubble-wrapped and is clearly visible as a Ford dome light cover. Also it's marked as such. What a difference! It makes the interior much brighter. Worth the $4 to upgrade from my smudged off-white factory model. Again, I got it at Pep Boys, but if you don't have one in your neck of the woods, any parts store should have that "Help!" section. Good luck.
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