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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Default Lites for gagues....source??

Have an '81....where could I get the lite sockets that twist into the flex-circuit to illuminate the gauges at?

Is this something that a local auto parts store carry? I have seen them only available at Zips for $3 each....gotta be a better price somewhere...????

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You should be able to find them off the shelf at the generic auto parts places. Take one with you and match it.
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The sockets that twist into the printed circuit? They make contact along the edges...I'm not sure what else uses something like that. They may be a Corvette-only thing. Ask your local NAPA to flip through their lighting catalog, they might be able to find them.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
The sockets that twist into the printed circuit? They make contact along the edges...I'm not sure what else uses something like that. They may be a Corvette-only thing. Ask your local NAPA to flip through their lighting catalog, they might be able to find them.
i think most GMs have used them since at least 1970 as my 70 sedan deville used them.
also if you hit the u-pull it yard reach up under the dash and grab them
while you are there. i had never thought about doing it until a friend of mine told me he had a whole cup full of them of course he couldnt find the cup when i needed them for mine.
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