DragCat Posted May 21 Posted May 21 I did a search for LED and came up with zip 🙃 I know there have been multiple posts in different threads so for my own selfish reasons decided to start a new post. 🤣 I have done the rear tail lights conversion, very happy with that 🤘So much so I bit the $ bullet and did the Cougar too. 420Ponies posted his side marker upgrade, and I was impressed. I think it was ClintW who posted his IP and again I was impressed. I haven't won enough rounds in the Monte to race at nite, YET, but I figure its gonna happen eventually 🤣 On the Monte tail lights you needed (at least for the product I bought) pigtails for the 1157 bulbs . No biggie, I hate cutting OEM harness's. I shouldn't say you needed the pigtails, but it made the upgrade ez-peezy. The down side of the Cougar was the sequential tail lights, you had to change ALL the turn signal bulbs and the sequential module and Both flasher cans. The upside was the LED bulbs were plug and play for the original sockets. Even the rear side marker bulbs. I tried to do the IP but they didnt work and support was not helpful. I'm NOT doing the headlights, well not yet, never say never. And I am doing the side markers, but i'm interested in what others have done for the IP? I like the exterior LED's for safety, especially in the sunshine state, or as others say gods waiting room 🤣 But I want to now do the IP for racing reasons. Also , has anyone upgraded the front turn signal bulbs? 4 Quote
willie Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Mark like Jims and others they look great!!! But i have a question, On the Cougar you had to take the sequential module out, so you lose that? I think that was the coolest thing of course next to the rag top! lol Quote
DragCat Posted May 22 Author Posted May 22 9 hours ago, willie said: Mark like Jims and others they look great!!! But i have a question, On the Cougar you had to take the sequential module out, so you lose that? I think that was the coolest thing of course next to the rag top! lol Willie, you need to replace the sequential module, I wouldn't have done it if I lost the sequential tail lights 🤣 IIRC that's why you have to upgrade all the turn signal bulbs, the LED's pull different amps and the old 1157's don't play well with the LED. I had to modify both flasher cans also as they are polarity sensitive. I never thought about the Monte marker lights till I saw Jims video, that got me hooked 🤣 And Clints IP photo is pretty damn close to DAKOTA IMHO 3 Quote
420ponies Posted May 22 Posted May 22 To tell the truth, those LED marker lights were easy, Just remember to take off the trim brackets on the front. I broke my trim piece trying to pry it off. The tab had corroded and that was my downfall. Lucky Wille has one ready for me to put on in Carlisle(double sided tape for now). Plug and play on the marker lights. Have not done any other lights yet (turn signal),and have not had any problems with the lights. Shiney Hiney rear LED's since 2016? . Very nice upgrade! 4 Quote
DragCat Posted May 22 Author Posted May 22 1 hour ago, 420ponies said: To tell the truth, those LED marker lights were easy, Just remember to take off the trim brackets on the front. I broke my trim piece trying to pry it off. The tab had corroded and that was my downfall. Good TIP 🤘 Since my front turn signals on the Cougar were 1157A's, and the LED was plug and play I wondering if I could use the same on the Monte. Too bad I don't have the cars/parts side by side. Something I will research further. Quote
jft69z Posted May 22 Posted May 22 I can see we're going to have to add the word 'Cougar' to the list of [CENSORED] words.... 😄 2 3 Quote
Dtret Posted May 22 Posted May 22 28 minutes ago, jft69z said: I can see we're going to have to add the word 'Cougar' to the list of [CENSORED] words.... 😄 Yes. Agreed. She’s too old. 😝 1 4 Quote
stangeba Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Cougar? My wife had a 73 that was stolen in 79. Anyone see this red 73 Cougar? Quote
Robnhood Posted May 22 Posted May 22 This is how far I am, and this is without modifying the original wiring. Head lights: https://www.headlightexperts.com/h6024-dual-beam-sealed-beam-led-headlight-conversion-kit I liked how this kit kept an original look as compared to some of the other options I have seen. Clean works well. Parking and/turn signals: DO NOT USE THE SYLVANIA - 1157 ZEVO LED Amber Bulb. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77TQ2S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3 You can't turn them once installed. Someone else had good luck with these: PHINLION Super Bright White Amber Dual Color Switchback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KXQLGY5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title But I haven't tried them yet. Tail lights: SYLVANIA - 1157 LED White Mini Bulb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77UE6U?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3 Marker lights/Dash lights: SYLVANIA -211-2 LED White Mini Bulb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079ZCDSVL?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2 SYLVANIA 194 T10 W5W White LED Bulb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77UIKW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4 Backup lights: SYLVANIA - 1156 LED White Mini Bulb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77UHG2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2 I haven't completed this process, but my plan was to change all of my bulbs to LED. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So I am still working out issues, but my turn signals don't currently work, and I need to replace the flasher. I have tried several different ones. This is the one that I am currently using: DEWHEL 12V 0.02A-10A 2-Pin CF-12 Automatic Electronic LED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFPXM21?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title My Emergency flasher work, but not the turn signals. I want to try these: PHINLION Super Bright White Amber Dual Color Switchback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KXQLGY5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title to see if they work. (Yes I know, I could install load resisitors, etc, but I wanted to see if I can get it work without modifying the orignal wiring.) I hope this helps. 1 1 Quote
DragCat Posted May 22 Author Posted May 22 8 hours ago, Dtret said: Yes. Agreed. She’s too old. 😝 Who is she ? 1 Quote
GRAY 70 Monte Carlo Posted May 23 Posted May 23 I have not done any leds on exterior yet but after all the pictures of ones all the folks on here have done I am sure it’s just a matter of time. I did replace all interior lights including IP console shift indicator I thought the indicator was a little bright white not enough green so I add led green bulbs for my personal taste I like the shift indicator matching the dash a little better. I also add console ad dome lights to led all dimmable the only change I had to make was reversing the polarity on the climate controls 3 Quote
willie Posted May 23 Posted May 23 56 minutes ago, DragCat said: Who is she ? Mark, i think Dennis was suggesting the Mother of his swimming son was chasing him around!! lol 2 Quote
Dtret Posted May 23 Posted May 23 1 hour ago, DragCat said: Who is she ? The Cougar. Any of them. lol. 1 2 Quote
DragCat Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 10 hours ago, willie said: Mark, i think Dennis was suggesting the Mother of his swimming son was chasing him around!! lol Willie, I thought she was a baby mama 🤣 She seemed a little young to be a Cougar 1 Quote
Dtret Posted May 23 Posted May 23 11 minutes ago, DragCat said: Willie, I thought she was a baby mama 🤣 She seemed a little young to be a Cougar Probably not a cougar, but maybe a happily married young lady whose husband had a car in the show and she and her child were out checking out the other cars in the show. 1 Quote
DragCat Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 2 minutes ago, Dtret said: Probably not a cougar, but maybe a happily married young lady whose husband had a car in the show and she and her child were out checking out the other cars in the show. Didnt she give you her phone number ? 🤣 1 Quote
DragCat Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 I found these old threads when I googled how many IP bulbs 70 MC . They said 15 1 Quote
DragCat Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 10 hours ago, GRAY 70 Monte Carlo said: I have not done any leds on exterior yet but after all the pictures of ones all the folks on here have done I am sure it’s just a matter of time. I did replace all interior lights including IP console shift indicator I thought the indicator was a little bright white not enough green so I add led green bulbs for my personal taste I like the shift indicator matching the dash a little better. I also add console ad dome lights to led all dimmable the only change I had to make was reversing the polarity on the climate controls Looks good, and thanks for adding the source of the bulbs Of course I like the green option https://www.amazon.com/SAWE-Wedge-Light-Bulbs-pieces/dp/B0168YB7FS?th=1 1 Quote
420ponies Posted May 23 Posted May 23 (edited) Here's a better look at it in the dark. Hmm...... maybe too long a video? doesn't want to play? IMG_0106.MOV Edited May 23 by 420ponies added content Quote
Dtret Posted May 23 Posted May 23 16 minutes ago, DragCat said: Didnt she give you her phone number ? 🤣 Not a chance and didn’t ask. 2 Quote
DragCat Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 Here's a better look at it in the dark. Hmm...... maybe too long a video? doesn't want to play? Yea, didnt play for me Quote
420ponies Posted May 23 Posted May 23 I'll try to shorten it up later. Must be too long of a video. Had this problem before. 2 Quote
Robnhood Posted May 23 Posted May 23 3 minutes ago, DragCat said: Here's a better look at it in the dark. Hmm...... maybe too long a video? doesn't want to play? Yea, didnt play for me He broke it! 2 Quote
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