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Jan 28, 2021 16:53:14 GMT
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A good looking truck gets better looking! The whole front end just pops! Well done. Thanks mate, much appreciated. Thanks tony, pleased so far. lights look good, the LED's are impressive, you wouldn't know they were LED's the white looks like a incandescent bulb colour. Battery trays are $15 from rockauto so something like £35 by the time you get it here at that price is it really worth the effort involved in making one? Impressive led’s Kevin, till you try them on in anger. Yesterday’s was a simple test run ignoring the speed as the one side repeater was not fitted and I thought thats what usually happens. Tonight I just fitted the side repeater and tried it out....... Todays price £10.86 (+postage etc), I'd go with kevins and have it powder coated before fitting ... Wire brush, mig welder, grinder, Vactan, Hammerite JOB DONE Front end looks so much better. P.  Thanks mate. |
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Jan 28, 2021 16:53:33 GMT
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So......
Tried these today, after refitting the side repeater as it was out in anticipation of the new fittings getting delivered.
HOWEVER.......
THIS:
Advice, tips, laughter, mocking, all welcome.
But tell me how to slow them down.
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Jan 28, 2021 17:09:59 GMT
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So...... Tried these today, after refitting the side repeater as it was out in anticipation of the new fittings getting delivered. HOWEVER....... THIS: Advice, tips, laughter, mocking, all welcome. But tell me how to slow them down. Thanks. Probably needs a relay more suited to LED's As an example www.mobilecentre.co.uk/led-indicator-flasher-relay-12-volt-3-pin-30w |
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Jan 28, 2021 17:30:06 GMT
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grizz it is simple enough to sort the hyper flash issue with LED indicators Locate the flasher relay and work out what type it is, and get an adjustable replacement one  I have one for the Granny, which is 3 pin. Only the wrong polarity! So it was adjusted so the middle pin went t'other way and works a charm! And has a little potentiometer on top of the relay body to speed up or slow down the flash to suit your needs 
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Jan 28, 2021 18:19:57 GMT
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There's a couple of types of three pin relay Cf13 and Cf14 although being US it might use something completely different. Adjustable type and LED compliant ones generally come in from China for a couple of quid or if supplied in UK £9-12
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Last Edit: Jan 28, 2021 18:21:36 GMT by duggers
Needs a bigger hammer mate.......
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Jan 28, 2021 18:45:03 GMT
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You can also just put a resistor (usually around 50W) in parallel with the LED bulb to give the same resistance as the original bulb, some LED's include these already but obviously not yours.  |
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Jan 28, 2021 18:53:50 GMT
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The best solution is to wire them up to an air-horn that plays the Benny Hill theme tune  |
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Jan 28, 2021 19:21:37 GMT
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You can also just put a resistor (usually around 50W) in parallel with the LED bulb to give the same resistance as the original bulb, some LED's include these already but obviously not yours. That was what I thought when I read “Plug and Play” Obviously not |
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Jan 28, 2021 19:45:10 GMT
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Love that.
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Jan 28, 2021 19:53:45 GMT
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Only problem with putting resistors in line with the bulb is where to fit the resistor so it won't melt or burn anything when in use  |
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Jan 28, 2021 20:40:14 GMT
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You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed.  Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Also had another thought- US spec indicators do not require a telltale for the trailer lights, unlike the UK- if you want to tow that'll need to be modified. |
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Jan 28, 2021 20:49:05 GMT
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You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed. Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Now that is a neat solution |
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Jan 28, 2021 20:55:50 GMT
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You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed. Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Also had another thought- US spec indicators do not require a telltale for the trailer lights, unlike the UK- if you want to tow that'll need to be modified. Although don't get those ones grizz! Not wanting Dodges on a Chevy surely? |
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Jan 28, 2021 21:16:34 GMT
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Granted, double check the type because they'll be either 2 or 3 pin depending on what Chevy pulled out of the parts bin that week.
Edit: Or 5 pin if you have the towing package. Check also you don't have a separate hazard flasher relay, that's common on Chevrolets. Put the hazards on and see if they flash normally.
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So...... Tried these today, after refitting the side repeater as it was out in anticipation of the new fittings getting delivered. HOWEVER....... THIS: Advice, tips, laughter, mocking, all welcome. But tell me how to slow them down. Thanks. Probably needs a relay more suited to LED's As an example www.mobilecentre.co.uk/led-indicator-flasher-relay-12-volt-3-pin-30wThanks grizz it is simple enough to sort the hyper flash issue with LED indicators Locate the flasher relay and work out what type it is, and get an adjustable replacement one I have one for the Granny, which is 3 pin. Only the wrong polarity! So it was adjusted so the middle pin went t'other way and works a charm! And has a little potentiometer on top of the relay body to speed up or slow down the flash to suit your needs Bit of slow deliberate thinking on the cards for me then. There's a couple of types of three pin relay Cf13 and Cf14 although being US it might use something completely different. Adjustable type and LED compliant ones generally come in from China for a couple of quid or if supplied in UK £9-12
I guess if they make a change, then it’s worth it. I do like the clear position lamps The best solution is to wire them up to an air-horn that plays the Benny Hill theme tune 😂😂😂😂 Thanks. Only problem with putting resistors in line with the bulb is where to fit the resistor so it won't melt or burn anything when in use Indeed. You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed. Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Also had another thought- US spec indicators do not require a telltale for the trailer lights, unlike the UK- if you want to tow that'll need to be modified. Like the adjustment option. You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed. Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Now that is a neat solution Yup, need to find the relay first ....... You can get electronic flasher relays here that work from 20mW on up-which is about the draw of one regular LED turn signal. They even have ones with a little dial in the top so you can set the flash speed. Search "Adjustable CF13 flasher relay LED" or similar terms in your favorite browser. Phil Edit: Saw I was beathen to the punch above! Also had another thought- US spec indicators do not require a telltale for the trailer lights, unlike the UK- if you want to tow that'll need to be modified. Although don't get those ones grizz! Not wanting Dodges on a Chevy surely? Dodgy or not, just need them fixed. Sometimes needs must. Granted, double check the type because they'll be either 2 or 3 pin depending on what Chevy pulled out of the parts bin that week. Edit: Or 5 pin if you have the towing package. Check also you don't have a separate hazard flasher relay, that's common on Chevrolets. Put the hazards on and see if they flash normally. Good heads up on separate flasher relays, thanks again. I love all the pooled knowledge and help on here. Thanks gang. |
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Granted, double check the type because they'll be either 2 or 3 pin depending on what Chevy pulled out of the parts bin that week. Edit: Or 5 pin if you have the towing package. Check also you don't have a separate hazard flasher relay, that's common on Chevrolets. Put the hazards on and see if they flash normally. Indeed a different pace of hazards. Almost got excited when I walked around and found the side repeater I had messed with before, was not working. Some wriggling about got it working, but when I tested the indicators, they continued their quick March. So next will be a relay search and find job, then hopefully replace the relay, in the hope it rectifies the problem. PhilA I will also use your silver bulbs in the rear that has regular amber units fitted right now. |
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Jan 29, 2021 10:09:21 GMT
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Possibly worth posting on here too in case of interest. Refurbished and painted.  Decent new tyres fitted.  .  Remember, they also fit Ford Halaxy with 5x112 pcd. I would like £280.00 for them Collection Rochester, Kent in a very socially distanced way. Please PM is you are interested. Thanks. |
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Jan 29, 2021 13:00:51 GMT
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You're borderline for wiring changes.
Flasher relay is either up between the accelerator and brake pedal by the steering cowl, or in the glove box.
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Jan 29, 2021 20:06:24 GMT
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You're borderline for wiring changes. Flasher relay is either up between the accelerator and brake pedal by the steering cowl, or in the glove box. Phil Gone with individual resistors Seemed sensible, if costly. Tomorrow if weather permits Did take truck for a drive today. Silly big grin all the way plus a toot and thumbs up on the way back. |
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I do Continue to be amused by this truck and finding little tweaks, not looking for my to do, they just pop up. And I have to respond. Seems like a reasonable visual illusionary idea.... .HEIC) .jpg) Solution. .jpg) Promptly followed by this bright idea. .PNG) Will be interesting to do this as I did Prozac the Berlingo, and also the Non Project Blazer before with success. So what can we do today? |
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