Doorgunner's '68 Convertible Project
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Q U E S T I O N :
I want to have red illumination on all the dash gauges.....(aviation urge)
What is a good brand of dash lights that will vary in brightness with the light switch rheostat that will accomplish that ?
I want to have red illumination on all the dash gauges.....(aviation urge)
What is a good brand of dash lights that will vary in brightness with the light switch rheostat that will accomplish that ?
Last edited by doorgunner; Mar 10, 2015 at 01:17 AM.
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I believe the Model "T"s only had a very few wires. Maybe you can UPGRADE your vette to a Model T.. LOL. Seriously though, good luck. I tried hooking a system up on my 05 Blazer. Did not end well.!
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I am enjoying your build. Keep the post coming!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-lighting.html
(sorry for the edit, forgot to include the link!)
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........you met my wife ! hope she doesn't find my password! 
I've put over 1,000 on the car in the last six months since I got the mechanical stuff rebuilt....I'm just doing all the odds/n/end stuff while the hood and hardtop are at the painter/while I install the complete softtop assembly that I bought from member MIRAGE.
I've installed 4 systems in the last 10 years....that's why I waited until my dash was apart (again) to install this alarm system---much easier/OR/less difficult!
Actually my first "car" was a '55Ford truck with 14 dash wires. My first new car out of high school was a '69 Camaro convertible/kick me for selling it!
I'm going to check the link now....thanks.
I've put over 1,000 on the car in the last six months since I got the mechanical stuff rebuilt....I'm just doing all the odds/n/end stuff while the hood and hardtop are at the painter/while I install the complete softtop assembly that I bought from member MIRAGE.
Actually my first "car" was a '55Ford truck with 14 dash wires. My first new car out of high school was a '69 Camaro convertible/kick me for selling it!
Check this tread. Is this what you are looking for? Might try and PM the guy who got his lights to dim.
I am enjoying your build. Keep the post coming!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-lighting.html
(sorry for the edit, forgot to include the link!)
I am enjoying your build. Keep the post coming!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-lighting.html
(sorry for the edit, forgot to include the link!)
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Check this tread. Is this what you are looking for? Might try and PM the guy who got his lights to dim.
I am enjoying your build. Keep the post coming!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-lighting.html
(sorry for the edit, forgot to include the link!)
I am enjoying your build. Keep the post coming!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-lighting.html
(sorry for the edit, forgot to include the link!)
sharp-looking avatar!
I found some old-school red 1895 dimmable bulbs on Ebay and ordered them....the dash will have the "aviation" look that I'm familiar with...they should be here Saturday when I begin to re-install the dash!
thanks!
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New 69 Camaro out of high school, good stuff, but let's face it you really wanted a Corvette but it was probably just a little too expensive. I believe that is the underlying theme to many,many members here. I know it's mine.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Between the price tag and the co-signer-my father.....the Vette was only a dream
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Actually........there was an unsold red '68 Vette sitting next to the blue Camaro convertible on the showroom floor.......but the Camaro vert was $2600 (NO...NOT $26000...LOL)....................... and the Vette was $4500.
Between the price tag and the co-signer-my father.....the Vette was only a dream
Between the price tag and the co-signer-my father.....the Vette was only a dream
Until now.
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If so......I'll drive up and buy it.
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You better not ever forget your wife's birthday or your anniversary with a memory like that.
Thought someone shot car with .22 didn't know fender hole was drilled.
Seriously though, ever tried tracking it down?
Thought someone shot car with .22 didn't know fender hole was drilled.
Seriously though, ever tried tracking it down?
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So when I came across the Vette basketcase, it was in about the same shape as the Camaro convertible the last time I saw it....
I bought the Vette and haven't regretted it for one minute!
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I finally built up the energy to begin the install of the alarm/remote-start this afternoon. I managed to connect the main power wires/grounds when my wife walked into the garage---"time to meet my sister for dinner!"-----yes dear!
I'm just glad the dash was already out! Maybe I can connect the other 15 alarm wires tomorrow!
Annnnnnnd.......the painter said "This Friday"....for the third time..."I said paint or no paint----I will be back Friday" .....I'll rent a dehumidifier and exhaust fan---it doesn't rain in my garage!
Time to see what RVZIO is up to.....LOL!
I'm just glad the dash was already out! Maybe I can connect the other 15 alarm wires tomorrow!
Annnnnnnd.......the painter said "This Friday"....for the third time..."I said paint or no paint----I will be back Friday" .....I'll rent a dehumidifier and exhaust fan---it doesn't rain in my garage!
Time to see what RVZIO is up to.....LOL!
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UPDATE: The painter has the hood ready for final coat and clearcoat....now if the monsoons would stop for a a few days! I DID take the hardtop home with me though--unpainted.
The locksmith repaired 2 of 3 locks....I will have to disassemble the driver's door lock completely and repair it---the locksmith didn't want the responsibility if something in the lock brought when he took it apart. That was fine with me.
I'll feel better about parking the car in public places with the alarm installed and all the locks working!
The paint and body are still scary though....LOL....
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