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wwotr · 10-28-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Yes

**LockDoc** · 10-29-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Read post #8...

LockDoc

camrycurt · 10-29-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

Nope. You can reach all of the bulb holders by reaching up behind the cluster.

All of the bulbs live in black twist-lock bulb holders, so just look up from underneath and you'll see them. Give them a little twist to the left and they'll come out.

Mayo · 10-29-2011, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the info, I will have to install my leds later today.
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KMACD71 · 10-29-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dougminton

If I use the LEDs will I still be able to dim them via headlight switch?

No you can't dim the leds with the switch.

gmc1969custom · 11-15-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

there's only 4 that light up the guages... the other 5 are turn signals and stuff.

I had one bulb that was burnt out but after I replaced it I noticed that the other 5 bulbs were not working. Now I know why......

gmc1969custom · 11-16-2011, 11:43 AM

I don't guess running the 168 bulbs versus the 194 could create any long term problems with the cluster or circuitry since it is a brighter and hotter bulb?

phantomlancer55 · 02-05-2013, 02:56 PM

so heres a dumb question what if i need more sockets and bulbs? i pulled my dash out and took it all apart and there was only 1 socket w/ bulb that was making light for the dash. i need to buy more socketss and light bulbs but LMC doesnt carry them i dont think. what do i do?

hayhauler71 · 02-05-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by phantomlancer55

so heres a dumb question what if i need more sockets and bulbs? i pulled my dash out and took it all apart and there was only 1 socket w/ bulb that was making light for the dash. i need to buy more socketss and light bulbs but LMC doesnt carry them i dont think. what do i do?

local auto parts stoor ask them for a cp194

phantomlancer55 · 02-05-2013, 03:39 PM

and thats for the socket? i know what bulb size i need, which is the 194 but im needing the socket for the bulb to go into. for some reason when i opened mine up it only had 1 light in the circuit board. that explains why it was so dim

hayhauler71 · 02-05-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by phantomlancer55

and thats for the socket? i know what bulb size i need, which is the 194 but im needing the socket for the bulb to go into. for some reason when i opened mine up it only had 1 light in the circuit board. that explains why it was so dim

PC 194 is the socket with the bulb and the bulb is replaceable If you want them brighter replace the bulb with a 17177 bulb

phantomlancer55 · 02-05-2013, 08:23 PM

oah ok thanks
any ideas as to why there was only 1 light to aluminate the cluster? and if the circuit is cracked or off of the bolts its suppose to attach to do u think i should just buy a replacement? theres one place on the circuit that the bolt to one of the gauges is broke off so im thinking thats why guage isnt lit very well

BrutonLS1 · 02-05-2013, 10:41 PM

Anyone have pics with the stock cluster and LEDS?
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Mayo · 02-15-2013, 08:55 PM

here is mine lit up, the picture makes it look different but it really has a slight green tint to it

74baggedbug · 02-15-2013, 09:06 PM

Installed mine in about 5min just reached behind the cluster
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71K20chevy · 02-15-2013, 09:19 PM

Here's mine, stock except 168 bulbs.

slikside · 02-16-2013, 12:32 AM

subscribed!

Phantom,

Thanks for reviving this thread for your question. Lots of great info in here in a short period of time for those of us that hadn't seen/known this before!

oklalawnboy · 02-16-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?

See post #8 and 10

69Rumbler · 02-16-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Installed mine in about 5min just reached behind the cluster
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Those the LEDs ?? Looks nice if so you give me link and part number
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Vova · 10-29-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

superbrightleds.com is where I got mine. For the 4 that illuminate the gauges, you'll want the 360 degree ones (3rd section of linked page). If you are replacing the others, the regular 1 directions (1st section of linked page) will be fine.

I got the "cool white" color. It's sort of a bluish tint...I like it, but just need it to be brighter since I goofed and didn't get the 360 degree ones for the gauges.

Is this what I want for the 4 lights?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...edge-base/206/

These for the other 5?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...edge-base/197/

tubbedII · 10-29-2013, 11:33 PM

For the 4, those will work just fine. But the other 5 I honestly wouldn't waste the additional cost of leds on them. I did on mine and it's not worth it as they are just indicator lights and don't need the extra brightness to function well. Standard lights light them just fine and are much cheaper.

Vova · 10-29-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

For the 4, those will work just fine. But the other 5 I honestly wouldn't waste the additional cost of leds on them. I did on mine and it's not worth it as they are just indicator lights and don't need the extra brightness to function well. Standard lights light them just fine and are much cheaper.

Good to know. Thanks...

Vova · 10-30-2013, 01:14 AM

Here is a good deal.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs...786431244.html

tubbedII · 10-30-2013, 02:42 PM

That is a good deal! My only concern would be the color. I wanted the "Cool White" color which is what's on the newer cars licence plate lights. The color labels only "white" which is different. But, it really depends on the color you're looking for anyways.

Also, I have bulbs that are pretty much exactly like that and the ones you posted from superbrightleds.com, my cluster doesn't shine as bright as others posted...looks much more like Mayo's if not identical (without a green tint though).

Vova · 10-30-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

That is a good deal! My only concern would be the color. I wanted the "Cool White" color which is what's on the newer cars licence plate lights. The color labels only "white" which is different. But, it really depends on the color you're looking for anyways.

Also, I have bulbs that are pretty much exactly like that and the ones you posted from superbrightleds.com, my cluster doesn't shine as bright as others posted...looks much more like Mayo's if not identical (without a green tint though).

I ended up getting these on ebay since I wanted the blue.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150993932964...84.m1439.l2648

10-29-2011, 10:08 AM	#29
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s Thanks for the info, I will have to install my leds later today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

11-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#32
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 210	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s I don't guess running the 168 bulbs versus the 194 could create any long term problems with the cluster or circuitry since it is a brighter and hotter bulb? __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 Auto, (Almost) All Original

02-05-2013, 02:56 PM	#33
phantomlancer55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 7	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s so heres a dumb question what if i need more sockets and bulbs? i pulled my dash out and took it all apart and there was only 1 socket w/ bulb that was making light for the dash. i need to buy more socketss and light bulbs but LMC doesnt carry them i dont think. what do i do?

02-05-2013, 03:39 PM	#35
phantomlancer55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 7	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s and thats for the socket? i know what bulb size i need, which is the 194 but im needing the socket for the bulb to go into. for some reason when i opened mine up it only had 1 light in the circuit board. that explains why it was so dim

02-05-2013, 08:23 PM	#37
phantomlancer55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 7	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s oah ok thanks any ideas as to why there was only 1 light to aluminate the cluster? and if the circuit is cracked or off of the bolts its suppose to attach to do u think i should just buy a replacement? theres one place on the circuit that the bolt to one of the gauges is broke off so im thinking thats why guage isnt lit very well

02-05-2013, 10:41 PM	#38
BrutonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 142	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s Anyone have pics with the stock cluster and LEDS? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Bruton 1968 GMC long bed 5.7/700R4 --I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford.--

02-15-2013, 08:55 PM	#39
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s here is mine lit up, the picture makes it look different but it really has a slight green tint to it __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

02-15-2013, 09:06 PM	#40
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s Installed mine in about 5min just reached behind the cluster Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2013, 09:19 PM	#41
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s Here's mine, stock except 168 bulbs. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

02-16-2013, 12:32 AM	#42
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,145	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s subscribed! Phantom, Thanks for reviving this thread for your question. Lots of great info in here in a short period of time for those of us that hadn't seen/known this before! __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, all stock, Survivor.

10-29-2013, 11:33 PM	#46
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s For the 4, those will work just fine. But the other 5 I honestly wouldn't waste the additional cost of leds on them. I did on mine and it's not worth it as they are just indicator lights and don't need the extra brightness to function well. Standard lights light them just fine and are much cheaper. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

10-30-2013, 01:14 AM	#48
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s Here is a good deal. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs...786431244.html

10-30-2013, 02:42 PM	#49
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s That is a good deal! My only concern would be the color. I wanted the "Cool White" color which is what's on the newer cars licence plate lights. The color labels only "white" which is different. But, it really depends on the color you're looking for anyways. Also, I have bulbs that are pretty much exactly like that and the ones you posted from superbrightleds.com, my cluster doesn't shine as bright as others posted...looks much more like Mayo's if not identical (without a green tint though). __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer



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