1957 Instrument Panel LED Lights

[Rogvh]

Has anyone installed a SuperBrite LED in their instrument panel? I bought some. Because of the extreme difficulty in accessing the back of the panel, I would like to know that they fit. I don't remember what the incandescent size is nor the hole. Attached is a pic of the LED which is about 1/2 inch in diameter.

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[biddle]

It's very important to pick a good subject for your topic. "1957 Instrument Panel Lights" has been updated to "1957 Instrument Panel LED Lights" which is what your topic is about.

 

[Calistoga T-Bird]

I replaced all mine with LEDs. So much nicer, brighter clean light. I think I got them here- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W8G835M/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
Not easy to access, but it can be done. Would be easier if you removed the seats.

 

[jimntempe]

Has anyone installed a SuperBrite LED in their instrument panel? I bought some. Because of the extreme difficulty in accessing the back of the panel, I would like to know that they fit. I don't remember what the incandescent size is nor the hole. Attached is a pic of the LED which is about 1/2 inch in diameter.

I got mine here- https://amzn.to/3d6oSCd

 

[paul5456]

So, it looks like no one has installed the type I show in my attachment? In other words, the socket hole diameter may not be large enough.

I have used the type of bulb you have shown. It works very well, no problems with fit.

 

[Ward 57]

Just remember LEDs don't like rheostats. Some household bulbs can handle dimmers but most don't.
I would just stick to on-off situations and nothing involved with the dimmer.

 

[Rogvh]

Update. Pulled the seat which for me was necessary as with the time years ago that I replaced with higher c.p. bulbs. I did replace the instrument panel bulbs with the above LED's. It was a greater difference then expected. They do dim with the rheostat. I next tried a couple of other lights and these LED.s were too long as the sockets were longer then the instrument panel lights. So, the generator, oil pressure, and turn signal lights have the incandescent bulbs which are bright enough.