custom L.E.D tail lights

[Eagle1]

i was just wondering if any1 would be interested in custom made led brake lights and possibly turn signals. can even make them display logos and text. am currently in the process of making some for my eagle wagon when they are complete i will post pics. i think i will b able to make them for cheaper than u can buy them for most vehicles. probably about half the cost of ordering them from a catalog r online store.

[maholttn]

I would be very interested in seeing some pictures once you have completed the first set.

[IowaEagle]

maybe get with Mavericke too.  I think he was working on some kind of wholesale deal.

[ericarmstrong]

I think it would be awesome if you did flat red side marker. for the sx/4 that has the amc emblem behind the lense in leds.

[Eagle1]

OK guys here it goes, im ordering some tail lights to convert. my friend who has a double degree in electronics is helping me with this project. we r going to etch r own boards and everything. so we r building this from the ground up. as soon as we receive the rest of the parts needed, we will begin assembling it. so as soon as completed we will post picks and a video of how it looks and works. please feel free to give any input u may hav for designs or other possible lights we could change to L.E.D. i was thinking if the brake lights spelling AMC r something around those lines. but first we r going to make just some really bright tail lights. thank you for any input and  your time

[ericarmstrong]

OK guys here it goes, im ordering some tail lights to convert. my friend who has a double degree in electronics is helping me with this project. we r going to etch r own boards and everything. so we r building this from the ground up. as soon as we receive the rest of the parts needed, we will begin assembling it. so as soon as completed we will post picks and a video of how it looks and works. please feel free to give any input u may hav for designs or other possible lights we could change to L.E.D. i was thinking if the brake lights spelling AMC r something around those lines. but first we r going to make just some really bright tail lights. thank you for any input and  your time

I think going that far would be cool, but illegal in wv.

[IowaEagle]

As mentioned, the round rear marker lights for SX/4's, Kammbacks and Spirits would be really nice.

[Eagle1]

i would love to try the side marked idea but will need a side marker to mock something up. so if any1 has a spare they can donate to the cause or want to sell so i can try to make it plz let me know.

[maholttn]

OK guys here it goes, im ordering some tail lights to convert. my friend who has a double degree in electronics is helping me with this project. we r going to etch r own boards and everything. so we r building this from the ground up. as soon as we receive the rest of the parts needed, we will begin assembling it. so as soon as completed we will post picks and a video of how it looks and works. please feel free to give any input u may hav for designs or other possible lights we could change to L.E.D. i was thinking if the brake lights spelling AMC r something around those lines. but first we r going to make just some really bright tail lights. thank you for any input and  your time

I think going that far would be cool, but illegal in wv.

Ericarmstrong, do you mean L.E.D. lights are illegal in WV?

[Mechanic]

I think he meant the tail lights spelling out AMC was Illegal.

By the way, I love the Idea and would most definitely, depending on the cost and how well off I am when completed. I'd also be very interested in some SX/4 LED tail lights. back up lights and all.

[ericarmstrong]

Yeah the spelling would be a pull me over flag, but as far as led lights I would like to see the whole car done except the headligts.

[IowaEagle]

I have a side marker I could loan you.  I forget which side it is for.  AMC put their logo on them, so they became side specific.

[WolfMan]

Hey all, I am Eagle1's partner in crime, and electrical design guy! I have been looking at all the postings and very surprised at the response. First, I would like to say, great site. Second I would have to say that the production of a Red LED tail light model are in the works I will actually be uploading images of the 3D board layout once I have it into the PCB CAD program.

The LED's themselves will be High power LED's that consume about 150mA which a normal LED is 25mA. The LED I have picked for this application will also have a viewing angle of about 170 degrees. I have already tested the circuit virtually and it will  only consume a maximum of about 5 amps depending on the amount of LED's used at this point it was 4.55A for 30 LED's

The goal with this project is to create an LED circuit that can be placed into the existing assemblies and leaving the outside looking stock as well as making it plug and play with no modifications or cutting. Having Eagle1 on my side we are utilizing his Eagle as the test subject.

If anyone can provide dimensions (or pictures!) of the inside assemblies for different or various light assemblies and models this will aid in creating of the board (Please dimensions in Metric) as the only aspect missing is the ability to have dimensions for the board and test fit into assemblies.

Dimensions of the inner assemblies (and Pictures!) are needed for each light assembly. (Please dimensions in Metric)

BTW when we say tail lights I am talking the whole assembly Reverse lights and all, because the way they are built seems to be that that is how they will have to be modified.

Reverse lights are going to blind the people behind you, I have found some massively high power LED's that will blow any incandescent bulb away.

Me an Eagle1 are working hard and actually are very excited about this and will be providing pictures and updates as soon as we are able.

 
-WolfMan

[milliard431]

Do you need tail light assemblies as I have a spare set. depending on where you are there may be members close to you as they are not rare. No metal to rust. They will be cheaper to ship if they are closer to you.

[WolfMan]

Definitely, we actually need mainly the tail light assemblies, or the side marker lights. Basically whatever everyone is interested in. Personally I really am excited about the tail lights, as the reverse lights and turn signals are going to be fun!