Dash Lights
*** For those contemplating replacing bulb in their dash ***
I'm in the process of completely refreshing/upgrading my dash. New dash pad skins, whiteface, volt meter, wiring, ??? Replacing light bulbs (1816's) with new bulbs (1817's). Here is an unscientific test of 1816 vs. 1817. As you can see 1817 (right) is noticeably brighter. Hope they will improve night time viewing of gauges. http://www.stl-vettes.com/65vette/re...p/dsc08034.jpg And FYI ----- Here is the various bulbs. Most common replacment today is the China 1816. I had both the GE & Mexico bulbs in my dash. http://www.stl-vettes.com/65vette/re.../dsc08062a.jpg George |
Great info, thanks George. You save people lots of time!!:thumbs:
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Have you looked at LED lighting? Just finished white gauges and want to replace with LED bulbs. I'm told they use less power, run cooler, last forever and are much brighter.
http://www.whitegauges.net/categorie...Bulb-Lighting/ http://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...ite__63062.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...lue__34082.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...een__06984.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...7414_thumb.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...red__66321.jpg Also, see earlier post about white gauges. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...te-gauges.html |
Heres a link to replacement 1817 bulbs. Not sure if they are actual westinghouse.
http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...SE1817BULB.htm Does westinghouse still make it? |
Originally Posted by fullcontrol
(Post 1572921216)
Have you looked at LED lighting? Just finished white gauges and want to replace with LED bulbs. I'm told they use less power, run cooler, last forever and are much brighter.
http://www.whitegauges.net/categorie...Bulb-Lighting/ http://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...ite__63062.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...lue__34082.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...een__06984.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...7414_thumb.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...red__66321.jpg Also, see earlier post about white gauges. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...te-gauges.html http://images31.fotki.com/v1083/phot...eeSmall-vi.jpg |
Originally Posted by Black_Magic
(Post 1572921116)
*** As you can see 1817 (right) is noticeably brighter. Hope they will improve night time viewing of gauges.
George |
Originally Posted by 1sttexan
(Post 1572921952)
Heres a link to replacement 1817 bulbs. Not sure if they are actual westinghouse.
http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...SE1817BULB.htm Does westinghouse still make it? George http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/re...p/dsc08071.jpg |
Originally Posted by Black_Magic
(Post 1572930130)
Here's the box they came in and have the "W" mark on the bulbs.
George http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/re...p/dsc08071.jpg |
Originally Posted by 1sttexan
(Post 1572931533)
Where might these be obtained?
George |
Great info! Thanks George:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Black_Magic
(Post 1572935495)
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More un-scientific test.
I refreshed clock -- light blue background and whiteface gauge. Installed 1816's then 1817's. Pic's on workbench in completely dark room. George Whiteface clock http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/re..._whiteface.jpg 1816's http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/re...clock_1816.jpg 1817's http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/re...clock_1817.jpg |
Originally Posted by fullcontrol
(Post 1572921216)
Have you looked at LED lighting? Just finished white gauges and want to replace with LED bulbs. I'm told they use less power, run cooler, last forever and are much brighter.
http://www.whitegauges.net/categorie...Bulb-Lighting/ http://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...ite__63062.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...lue__34082.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...een__06984.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...7414_thumb.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...red__66321.jpg Also, see earlier post about white gauges. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...te-gauges.html |
Originally Posted by fullcontrol
(Post 1572921216)
Have you looked at LED lighting? Just finished white gauges and want to replace with LED bulbs. I'm told they use less power, run cooler, last forever and are much brighter.
http://www.whitegauges.net/categorie...Bulb-Lighting/ http://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...ite__63062.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...lue__34082.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...een__06984.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...7414_thumb.jpghttp://www.whitegauges.net/product_i...red__66321.jpg Also, see earlier post about white gauges. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...te-gauges.html |
LED Bulbs
Has anyone tried to use the BA9 LED bulbs from superbrightleds.com, they have four leds per bulb. They must be brighter, they do not have the warm white type though. Just wondering if they fit in the hole of a C-2 dash. $1.98 each.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b.../index.cgi?act If the above link doesn't work, just type in BA9 bulbs to the right on the top of the home page . This is where I buy all my LED bulbs. Come to think of it, they must fit in the hole , I'm wondering if they are too bright. |
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