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Electrical => Electrical => Topic started by: Loren At 65GS on July 23, 2022, 12:59:32 PM

Title: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 23, 2022, 12:59:32 PM

So I'm considering building custom LED taillights for the Sport Wagon. These will be panel lights, not a simple Led BULB INSTALL
Wow there is a lot to learn. I've watched a number of YouTube and specific videos so far.
I also am starting to find suppliers for the necessary parts involved to make this project happen. Actual $$ for pieces doesn't look too bad but looks fairly time consuming to build. Time should tell.
 Oh well, being I'm in recovery mode, looks like I will have some less physically demanding time on my hands. lol
Hopefully I can figure this out and come up with a cool light setup.

  Loren

Title: Would you be willing to make two sets? (Re: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.)
Post by: elagache on July 23, 2022, 03:34:25 PM

Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick "long-roof" fans,

Quote from: Loren At 65GS on July 23, 2022, 12:59:32 PM

So I'm considering building custom LED taillights for the Sport Wagon. These will be panel lights, not a simple Led BULB INSTALL
Wow there is a lot to learn. I've watched a number of YouTube and specific videos so far.
I also am starting to find suppliers for the necessary parts involved to make this project happen. Actual $$ for pieces doesn't look too bad but looks fairly time consuming to build. Time should tell.
 Oh well, being I'm in recovery mode, looks like I will have some less physically demanding time on my hands. lol
Hopefully I can figure this out and come up with a cool light setup.

Ooh!!  I've been dreaming about doing this for years!   I had thought about trying to adapt some LED panel lights intended for some other make/model of car, but that's about as far as I got.  If you get serious about doing this, would you consider making a second set for my trusty wagon?  Name your price!

Whether you are willing to make me a set or not, please do document what you discover.  I'm sure this is the sort of project that would be very interesting to folks on this board!

Cheers, Edouard

Title: Re: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 23, 2022, 04:18:37 PM

Edouard,

 This is still in the research stage at this time.  When I get this figured out, YES I would certainly make a second set for you.
The first go around will be the most time consuming, I think.

  Loren

Title: Re: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.
Post by: Jim on July 23, 2022, 05:17:04 PM

Hi,Newark electrtics  was our supplier at work  they handle leds,   there is a super bright  version most are 2.2 volt so you can gang 6 together to get up to the 12 volts  some will come with a resistor so will do 12 volts  by themselves.they should have an  on line catalog. And a tech line.jim

Title: Re: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 23, 2022, 06:30:55 PM

Quote from: Jim on July 23, 2022, 05:17:04 PM

Hi,Newark electrtics  was our supplier at work  they handle leds,   there is a super bright  version most are 2.2 volt so you can gang 6 together to get up to the 12 volts  some will come with a resistor so will do 12 volts  by themselves.they should have an  on line catalog. And a tech line.jim

  Thank you Jim. I will check it out.

  Loren

Title: Re: LED taillights for a Sport Wagon.
Post by: Jim on July 23, 2022, 06:42:06 PM

Mp006835  led  400 mcd think that's how bright it is  30 degree viewing  angle  these leds  are like a flashlite beam britest  when viewed straight on.  But are only .65 cents ea cheap to play with  might be a better one that was just a quick look.jim