MUST 25 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 ok guys, simple question... I would like to replace the bulbs of the hood scoop turn signal with LED. According the www it is a 1895 bulb. I bought a 1895 LED version on ebay. Unfortunately, the version is a bit too small. Did any of you do that? Which LED did you use exactly? Thanks & BR Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J's69Mach1 17 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 I ran into same problem. I even broke one led. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 these are cooler: www.cjponyparts.com/sequential-hood-light-kit-1967-1970/p/HDTSS3/?year=1969&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5Se9r2G3wIVjZyzCh26OQp5EAQYASABEgLAE_D_BwE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MUST 25 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 No one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 The 1895's are also known as BA9 (bayonet base). I've bought a bunch of LED bulbs on eBay. I got more than a few duds, and it takes a while to learn what to look for (as well as some luck and some trial-and-error). Size, shape, and brightness are all over the map. Compare the physical, electrical, and brightness spec's and look for the brightest chips that will fit in your application. I've found some very good ones but the vendors come and go so fast that even if I named one they probably aren't around any more or have changed their name. The other alternative is to buy from the big-name vendors who have already done the legwork for you. Removes the guess-work, but of course you'll pay for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted December 14, 2018 It could be more trouble than it is worth. I use regular bulbs and I do not ever remember having them fail, but I am sure they have in the 34 years I have had my car. My point is, that for something that only requires replacement every 10 years or so, and is cheap and easy to do, why bother wtih LED? I'm just making the suggestion... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, danno said: My point is, that for something that only requires replacement every 10 years or so, and is cheap and easy to do, why bother wtih LED? Heres my reasoning: 1. The car has 41 total lights 2. Excluding the headlights (there will probably never be LEDs that are DOT approved), the incandescent lights eat up 26.42 amps. LEDs would consume only 4.51A. That's an 83% amperage savings. Yes I know they won't all be on at once, and I know what will be on when I'm driving at night. 3. The stock alternator is what 35A-38A? Even with the change to LEDs I still need to change to a 95A alternator just to run the stuff I want to upgrade. I won't be running radiator cooling fans because that's another 22A. I will add EFI, an electric fuel pump, power windows, improve the radio output, halogen head lights, MSD 6AL, cruise control, transmission control, and various other amperage sucking devices. 4. I've run the numbers and the only way not to upgrade to a 130A alternator (which would require a serpentine belt system and electric cooling fans) is to eliminate the incandescent lights. I'm pretty passionate about keeping the stock look, and a serpentine system is definitely not a stock look. 1 capemustang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 I understand completely. You have done your work on it. I was just pointing it out, in case you had not. 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
