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Old Nov 27, 2025 | 05:10 PM
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What LED bulbs are a direct replacement to get rid of the old style. I would like to change to some nine bright lights . I also want to do the running lights turn signals, any good kits and brake lights and replace all the old style bulbs
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Old Nov 27, 2025 | 07:47 PM
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I used Octane Lightings kit for the headlights. Very satisfied, plug and play.



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I like it looks very nice , did you also do the interior dash with it . and where did you buy yours
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I did the dash too with generic 1895 LEDs. They’re not dimmable, but I like the color. I bought everything on eBay.


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Everything you have done I feel looks good. I have ordered some leds off Ebay
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I did the dash too with generic 1895 LEDs. They’re not dimmable, but I like the color. I bought everything on eBay.

Mind posting more specific details on the products you used? Which Octane Lighting kit? Thanks!
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I get a lot of questions about them. Here’s the kit on Octanes website.



Here’s the exact listing for the interior bulbs I got. It’s no longer available as you can see, but looking up “1895 LED bulbs” will show you the same ones being sold in various quantities by other vendors. For my 1976 I needed 24 total.
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I'm looking for details for dimable LED's for the dash tach, speedo, and gages.

Here's a list of LED's I installed in my '73 purchased from Superbrightleds.com: Ashtray BA9S WW-120-12VAC

HVAC Controls BA9S WWHP5

Rear Center Storage Box BA9s WWHP5

Rear Cargo Area 1142-WW18-T

**Courtesy Foot well Lights (631) 1156-WW18-T-2PK 2 Pack*(Returned)

New Courtesy Foot well Lights 67-CW12-G

Front Side Markers (194 Amber) 194-AHP5 2 Pieces

Rear Side Markers (194 Red) 194-RHP5 2 Pieces

Front Turn Signals (1157 Amber) 1157-A27-T-2PK 2 Pack

**License Plate light (97) 67-CW12-G *(Too big!)


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I also went with Octane for the headlights and I am happy with them. Much brighter.... I installed some "ice blue" LEDs for the gauges and white LEDs for the interior. I tried to swap the taillights and reverse lights out to LED, but gave up after running into issues. The interior lights and gauge lights that I used (Amazon) are NOT dimmable. Overall, I like the look....... Some don't, but I really don't car, it's my car, not theirs.......



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