All New Gauges
I am concidering getting new modern gauges (not digital)for my 77 coupe to include the speedo and tach.
My eyes are getting older and at night it's really hard to see them well. I love to drive at night without the tops! My question, is this frowned upon by everyone since it would not be original equipment? I have replaced all the bulbs and light switch and they work fine. Has anyone done this and have any pictures that I could see? |
One of the guys changed all the lamps to LEDS. Seems that would be a cheaper/easier alternative.
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If you can't read the 6" diameter C3 speedo and tach, you might reconsider your decision to keep driving. I only look at the other gages ocassionally, anyway, so that's no big deal. The least expensive alternative [and probably the one with highest resale value] is to leave them alone. That said......it's your car.
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This is my 82 with LED's throughout the dash, center, and cluster. Brighter, whiter, and more clear than the yellowish OEM's.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6940.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6937.jpg |
These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
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Originally Posted by hot77rod
(Post 1559269394)
These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
Thanks |
Originally Posted by hot77rod
(Post 1559269394)
These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
Thanks
Originally Posted by 11Jake
(Post 1559278307)
I am thinking the same, please give more info!
Try here: http://www.whitegauges.net/products_list.php?catID=4550 They also do white gauge face overlays hot77rod, maybe that would make it easier to see your gauges? |
Here is the E-Bay link to a Seller that has the 4-Bulb white LED's. They have the resistor built into the housing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...QQcmdZViewItem |
Originally Posted by Big2Bird
(Post 1559265319)
One of the guys changed all the lamps to LEDS. Seems that would be a cheaper/easier alternative.
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Here's some more info - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&postcount=15
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Good list bluthundr, thanks mate. Saves me trying to work out all the bulbs I need!
Well done that man :thumbs: |
Incandescents get old and dim before they burn out. The LEDs sound like a great upgrade, though.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
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Incandescents get old and dim before they burn out. The LEDs sound like a great upgrade, though.
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Originally Posted by 82MDVette
(Post 1559269207)
This is my 82 with LED's throughout the dash, center, and cluster. Brighter, whiter, and more clear than the yellowish OEM's.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6940.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6937.jpg |
How hard is it to wire in the LEDs inplace of the bulbs?
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do you have any pictures of that light up? im thinking i may want to change over to all led too.
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Originally Posted by Baron1211
(Post 1559575760)
How hard is it to wire in the LEDs inplace of the bulbs?
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Originally Posted by hot77rod
(Post 1559265194)
I am concidering getting new modern gauges (not digital)for my 77 coupe to include the speedo and tach.
My eyes are getting older and at night it's really hard to see them well. I love to drive at night without the tops! My question, is this frowned upon by everyone since it would not be original equipment? I have replaced all the bulbs and light switch and they work fine. Has anyone done this and have any pictures that I could see? |
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