texas_snake 13 Report post Posted January 29, 2015 I started to look into converting my dim stock console lights on my 69 Mustang to Blue LED's, but only found a few rough pictures and nothing specific to 1969 or 1970 mustangs. So to give back to the cause after taking the plunge, I put something together that hopefully helps the next guy. More videos will come around other work I did on the dash. Hopefully that helps. Doug.. 1 magician reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 I did the same thing to my car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Anyone done green? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Where did you get the lights? What ones are you using Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas_snake 13 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 I bought them from CJ Pony parts and are made from Scott Drake. But I "think" Scott Drake gets them from Mustang Project. Part MP-6973-LED-GA-BLUE. I have 2 parts numbers on the bag: MP-6973-LED-GA-BLUE SD-6970-GA-BL Note - They mention that our year has polarized connections for the plastic plug in lights that twist into the circuit board. This is very true from my experience. I don't remember if I had to flip the bulb or the plastic holder on some of them, but one of the two had to be flipped where things did not work at first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 I'm guessing Scott Drake bulbs are pricey.....anyone find a cheap source?....maybe on ebay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 I've bought them off ebay previously for $10 for 20 leds bulbs. Chinese made though so the quality may be questionable. They have all worked so far. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151463072239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodster 55 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 I bought a bunch of the cheap ones off ebay and replaced a lot of bulbs... even some of the exterior lights for next to nothing. They've all worked so far. I'm attracted to the idea of those led kits but given how many parts I have to replace on my mustang, I couldn't see spending a premium... but that's just me. david Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Very cool, are they dimmable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgreene13 11 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 I did this upgrade as well. Much brighter and looks great. Also bought some red and green ones for turn signal indicators, etc... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091YV1F4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These worked great and the dimmer still works. All LED bulbs are current gates (meaning they have a positive and negative terminal and if they are backwards they will not allow current flow). They will only work when installed in the correct direction. Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle T 19 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Hi Doug, I want to thank you for your post. The subject matter got my attention because my own instrument cluster was pretty dark and the gauges almost impossible to see in any conditions let alone low light. After seeing the results you achieved with LEDs I was enthused enough to actually upgrade my own Mach 1. I started out with a package of LEDs and then found out I needed a replacement flex circuit. Before the new flex circuit arrived I realized that I might as well replace the lenses while I was at it. When I got my instrument cluster and dash reinstalled and turned on the lights I was blown away by how good it looks. I have been looking through seriously clouded lenses for so long I didn’t know how bad it actually was. Now with the LEDs in place it is better than new. Thanks again for the motivation. Kyle T 69 Mach 1 in Candy Apple Red Orlando, Fl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyjack 15 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 So they're not plug-n-play??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgreene13 11 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 So they're not plug-n-play??? If all your current bulbs work and you install the LED lamps in the correct orientation, they are plug and play. I'm guessing Kyle T had a problem with his printed circuit prior to trying to install LED lamps. 1 tommyjack reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyjack 15 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 If all your current bulbs work and you install the LED lamps in the correct orientation, they are plug and play. I'm guessing Kyle T had a problem with his printed circuit prior to trying to install LED lamps. Thanks. May do this down the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted March 10, 2015 When you install these do you have to remove the blue plastic bulb diffusers? I just rebuilt my cluster, new lens, bulbs, diffusers, etc. I haven't installed it yet, I think I may order these off Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgreene13 11 Report post Posted March 13, 2015 When you install these do you have to remove the blue plastic bulb diffusers? I just rebuilt my cluster, new lens, bulbs, diffusers, etc. I haven't installed it yet, I think I may order these off Amazon. I did not remove the diffusers. I had a couple clusters and chose the best ones from all the clusters but I did reinstall the diffusers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks, I just bought and installed all new diffusers, I didn't want that to be a waste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 I just installed the ones of amazon, awesome cheap mod! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcamire 10 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 My original instrument panel was so shot all the back circuitry was junk so I went with a Dakota Digital Dash. Could not be happier. it's blue too, matches the car :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 In contrast, I went with "original color". I've included a picture here so you can see how it looks in contrast to the blue version above. I left my original blue plastic color bubbles in when I put my LEDs in. The version I bought was designed to reproduce the original color via LED in the original color bubble. My LEDs are supposed to be dimmable - I made sure and bought a set that said it would do that, but so far I have not been able to dim them. It very well could be my dimmer switch as I have not checked it out.... It is important to note that LED's need to polarity to be right to work. If polarity is reversed, they won't come on. Despite following the diagram carefully, I missed one or two. I suggest that after you hook up the dash harness, you check each bulb to ensure it is working properly. -Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 The ones I bought from Amazon aren't either. I spoke with someone at one of the parts houses regarding this and I was told "Led's aren't dimmable." I am by no means an expert so I don't know if this is a true statement or not. Jay, where did you get your bulbs? Are they white and the blue diffuser changes the color a bit? Thanks, Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangmike6996 34 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Looks good. Very bright tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted March 23, 2015 The ones I bought are from here (elite kit for $70): http://www.hipoparts.com/1965-73-ford-mustang-led-gauge-light-conversion-kit/ Very nice kit. Everything I hoped for except for the dimmer thing, and honestly I haven't debugged that yet. I know they should be dimmable, so just need to figure why before I button up the dash Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted March 23, 2015 I did this upgrade as well. Much brighter and looks great. Also bought some red and green ones for turn signal indicators, etc... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091YV1F4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These worked great and the dimmer still works. All LED bulbs are current gates (meaning they have a positive and negative terminal and if they are backwards they will not allow current flow). They will only work when installed in the correct direction. Shane how many do you get in the kit or is the amazon price for each? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael2938 24 Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Just got my instrument cluster working last week. Here's mine lit up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
