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Yeah me too. We made em a smidge over 8" wide but wanted to go 10" which we couldn't do without lotsa work.
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First post! Here's my baby! Only had it a while. Brought it as it is. Hopefully some mods soon!
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G'day, guys. This is my first post. So I am hoping I have done it correctly!
I know it is a bit rice, which I detest, particularly when it concerns Ford. But, I thought I would share a project my mate and I did over a few beers one very dark Saturday night. (We used a desk lamp for illumination in the drive way! I wouldn't do it like this again.) Please excuse the terrible camera work. Photography is not my strongest ability. Also, if anybody would be interested in some better shots, let me know and I will upload some older ones. Note, the blue lights all come on ONLY with the interior light. So, only when the car is stationary. Pictures: Testing the install (hence the stray wire and the bonnet stick!): Attachment: File comment: First test of under grill lighting. dsc00535_numberplateblurred.jpg [ 137.66 KiB | Viewed 258 times ] Once the test was complete, we switched on the LED parkers to see how they would look together: Attachment: File comment: Seeing what the LED parkers looked like with the under grill lighting. dsc00536_numberplateblurred.jpg [ 160.84 KiB | Viewed 258 times ] The under grill lighting (LED strip), viewed from below: Attachment: File comment: The under grill lighting (LED strip), viewed from below: DSCN1589_lowRes.JPG [ 295.56 KiB | Viewed 243 times ] The completed undergrill lighting + parker + low beams: Attachment: File comment: The completed undergrill lighting + parker + low beams: DSCN1594_NumPlateBlurred_lowRes.JPG [ 381.1 KiB | Viewed 227 times ] More recent projects: Seatbelt illumination: Attachment: File comment: Seatbelt illumination: DSCN1585_lowRes.JPG [ 271.83 KiB | Viewed 276 times ] Rear footwell illumination: Attachment: File comment: Rear footwell illumination: DSCN1590_lowRes.JPG [ 429.13 KiB | Viewed 256 times ] What do you guys think? Too much? Wrong colour? Any feedback would be great. I'm open to constructive criticism. 
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Age: 30 Posts: 72 Joined: 17th Jun 2011 Ride: 1997 Ford El Falcon Gli Wagon Location: Adelaide |
{USERNAME} wrote: First post! Here's my baby! Only had it a while. Brought it as it is. Hopefully some mods soon! Attachment: IMG_4957.JPG Attachment: IMG_517g3.JPG It's in great condition, mate and it's a beautiful colour. If you were interested in some lighting mods, your colour would suit both blue and green LEDs. Not together of course. But it gives you a lot of flexibility in lighting colour choices. You have made a wise investment. I know of E-series Falcons still driving around with >385,000 on the clock that never miss a beat. Hopefully we will both be so lucky!
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Thanks Chafflube! I hope keeps on going!
I have purchased some blue led lights to replace my old speedo lights. Just gotta get around to changing them!
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{USERNAME} wrote: Thanks Chafflube! I hope keeps on going! I have purchased some blue led lights to replace my old speedo lights. Just gotta get around to changing them! Good stuff, mate. With the blue LEDs for your dash! Did you get them on eBay? I got mine from China and it cost around $4 with free shipping. But, I have to wait about 20 days for them to arrive.  Did you get yours from an Aussie bloke? Be sure to post some pictures of your install when you're done! I will do the same. If it helps, I got the 5050 SMD T10 wedge LEDs (10 of them). Good luck with the install! What do you think of my lighting, mate. Honestly, a bit extreme or rice? That is what I have been getting recently! Haha  But it's all just a bit of fun anyway, right?
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{USERNAME} wrote: {USERNAME} wrote: Thanks Chafflube! I hope keeps on going! I have purchased some blue led lights to replace my old speedo lights. Just gotta get around to changing them! Good stuff, mate. With the blue LEDs for your dash! Did you get them on eBay? I got mine from China and it cost around $4 with free shipping. But, I have to wait about 20 days for them to arrive. Did you get yours from an Aussie bloke? Be sure to post some pictures of your install when you're done! I will do the same. If it helps, I got the 5050 SMD T10 wedge LEDs (10 of them). Good luck with the install! What do you think of my lighting, mate. Honestly, a bit extreme or rice? That is what I have been getting recently! Haha But it's all just a bit of fun anyway, right? be careful with the chinese ones, i got them not long ago an they dont fit. they might fit with a bit of force but they are a very tight fit. these ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180975738532 ... 1439.l2649
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Quote: be careful with the chinese ones, i got them not long ago an they dont fit. they might fit with a bit of force but they are a very tight fit. these ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180975738532 ... 1439.l2649 Thanks for the heads up, mate. They are exactly identical to the items I purchased. However, they are from a different seller if I recall. But I'm sure that they all come from the same factory, right? But for a few dollars you can't really go wrong. So long as I don't crack the instrument cluster trying to get them in. But it looks to be made of ABS plastic, which feels pretty tough. Am I right about it being tough? Also, how do you remove the original bulbs from the cluster? Because my speedo light has completely gone, so I can barely see my speed, which is annoying. But hopefully this problem will be gone once the blue LED replacement bulbs arrive. Also, do you have any tips that will make the lights appear brighter or more blue? Do I have to sand the backs of the needles or anything like that to get maximum, brightness? Thanks for your help!
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i didnt end up putting mine in, and just stuck with my red ones from jaycar.
to get thestock ones out, just twist them 90 degrees. i found it easier to use a pair of needle nose pliers. as for the needle, you could always change them to EF clear ones. there is a way to clear up the EL ones just not sure on how. its on this site i think. if you want a set of EF needles, i have a set (only for speedo, tacho, fuel, temp) at home you can have for the cost of postage.
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{USERNAME} wrote: i didnt end up putting mine in, and just stuck with my red ones from jaycar. to get thestock ones out, just twist them 90 degrees. i found it easier to use a pair of needle nose pliers. as for the needle, you could always change them to EF clear ones. there is a way to clear up the EL ones just not sure on how. its on this site i think. if you want a set of EF needles, i have a set (only for speedo, tacho, fuel, temp) at home you can have for the cost of postage. Okay, no worries. Thanks for the offer, mate. I will take you up on that if my blue LED lights don't show up through the red needles. Again thanks for the offer! I will be sure to post my results as soon as they have arrived and are installed, ideally with pictures, too. Then I will ask all the guys on FordMods what they reckon about getting clear needles, yourself included of course. Thanks for your help, mate. I will get some decent needle nose pliers for this job. I don't think my $2 shop pair will cut it. They are very jagged on the edges and I am afraid the light will disintegrate before I get it out of there! Out of curiosity, how much would you charge for the needles + postage, if my post code is 3418?
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Just charge the postage. Which im guessing wont be more than $5 express.
As for the globes. The led should be a direct replacement so u should have to touch the glass part at all. Just grab the base, twist and the holder should come out
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{USERNAME} wrote: Quote: be careful with the chinese ones, i got them not long ago an they dont fit. they might fit with a bit of force but they are a very tight fit. these ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180975738532 ... 1439.l2649 Thanks for the heads up, mate. They are exactly identical to the items I purchased. However, they are from a different seller if I recall. But I'm sure that they all come from the same factory, right? But for a few dollars you can't really go wrong. So long as I don't crack the instrument cluster trying to get them in. But it looks to be made of ABS plastic, which feels pretty tough. Am I right about it being tough? Also, how do you remove the original bulbs from the cluster? Because my speedo light has completely gone, so I can barely see my speed, which is annoying. But hopefully this problem will be gone once the blue LED replacement bulbs arrive. Also, do you have any tips that will make the lights appear brighter or more blue? Do I have to sand the backs of the needles or anything like that to get maximum, brightness? Thanks for your help! I hope this quote thing worked? I think I may have bought the wrong led's? I bought these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10x-T5-74-70 ... 805&_uhb=1 Will these work? If not I'll just buy some others? I like the interior lighting but the under grill lighting is a bit too much for my liking. But like you said, it's just some fun!
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Those LEDs should work fine in length though they are very cheap in price and lighting. They aren't very directional and you'll find they won't light up very good and you'll be left with hot spots throughout your cluster.
Look for 3 led t5's they are a lot better and worth the coin IMO.
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{USERNAME} wrote: Those LEDs should work fine in length though they are very cheap in price and lighting. They aren't very directional and you'll find they won't light up very good and you'll be left with hot spots throughout your cluster. Look for 3 led t5's they are a lot better and worth the coin IMO. I'll give them a go and see what they are like! Thanks for your help!
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Quote: I hope this quote thing worked? I think I may have bought the wrong led's? I bought these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10x-T5-74-70 ... 805&_uhb=1 Will these work? If not I'll just buy some others? I like the interior lighting but the under grill lighting is a bit too much for my liking. But like you said, it's just some fun! I agree. the under grill lighting certainly isn't for everyone. In fact, I was even a little sceptical about it just after the install myself. Although, like many mods, they just seem to grow on you over time. Thanks for your opinion though. It is much appreciated! 
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