custom L.E.D tail lights

[wagoneerhauler]

Actually, what I want is a LED scrolling word signs, so I can mount on the back of the car, and when someone does something stupid, it wll say 'Idiot' or 'moron' or 'watch where yer going' or 'did you BUY yer license?'  etc.

Haha!  I've always wanted to do that too.

[jim]

I would like

Actually, what I want is a LED scrolling word signs, so I can mount on the back of the car, and when someone does something stupid, it wll say 'Idiot' or 'moron' or 'watch where yer going' or 'did you BUY yer license?'  etc.

Haha!  I've always wanted to do that too.

I would like to have them on all 4 sides that say
"Hang up and drive".

[vangremlin]

is it possible to make the turn signal bulbs sequential? I'm not sure how many bulbs are in each light, but I've always liked how the inner bulb lights first, then the 2nd (middle) and then the outside bulb for each blink on cars such as the mustang or cougar... not sure it's feasible with these taillights, though.

I don't know if its possible either and I'm really in the dark since I don't have a wagon, but you can check out this web site for a device to make turn signals sequential.  AFter you go to this link, click on Sequential Turn Signals on the left side, and there is a universal kit available.  I want to add this option to my TBird.  Mine is a 64, they didn't add the sequential feature until 1965.

http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

[Bird-o-Prey]

The tail lights on the cars wrap around to the side.  Is it possible to add an LED to the side of this to make a rear side marker light??  Also, there is another post here on the nest showing how to mod the front marker lights to make them flash.  Would it be possible, if the rear side marker light was feasible, to make it flash as well???  

How are things generally proceeding on this project??  Are there any indications as to the price yet?  

Really interested!!!

I have installed high output Halogen H-4 bulbs in my car.  What would be needed to mod them up to LED's??  How much would something like that cost??  I would love to have LED's in the front that look like stock lights.

Cheers

[amc78concord]

Hey this is my first time reading this topic, seems like a brilliant idea...  Any updates on this?

[BenM]

I think I missed this thread before!

There is some contention on the sequential lights - I remember hearing years ago they were illegal. The Wikipedia article really doesn't help the matter.

I am a big fan of LED lights for cars. They use less electricity and light up faster then regular bulbs.

Actually, what I want is a LED scrolling word signs, so I can mount on the back of the car, and when someone does something stupid, it wll say 'Idiot' or 'moron' or 'watch where yer going' or 'did you BUY yer license?'  etc.

Ya know, stuff like that.

Oh, and they make LED car signs: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/car/d138/

[milliard431]

Sequential tail light are standard on new mustangs.

[Bird-o-Prey]

Sequential lights were also standard on the late 60's Cougars.

[Hawk258]

BUMP!

I want life in this thread.... I want LED Tail lights TOO as I have found materials (Lexan) that can be used as lenses and are extremely durable and are able to be used to vaccum form as lenses or even lens covers if you have a red plastic primary lens AND I have a way of insulating them for a low cost (RTV Silicon!) once wired in and everything you put the RTV Silicon into the bucket light box (The support for the circuit board and the LED's connections up to the bottom of the bulb) this would keep moisture and any leaks from causing damage to the sensitive electronics There is also a tutorial for vacuum forming lexan FYI. SO PLEASE BRING THIS THREAD BACK TO LIFE! as a side not I have some Ideas for single piece style modern headlights if interested on the pitstop under my thread "New member has crazy idea" (I think) I have a build sheet, some lousy mockups and some ideas that would fit this thread if you were to bring it back PLEASE!?

[eaglesx4]

Sequential taillights were also on the 64-66 T-Bird.  I found some for 259.00 per side, to much for me.

[MontanaEagle]

They're not sequential or anything, but you can always go with something like this:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&biw=1239&bih=791&q=LED+replacement+for+tail+lights&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=16289256575831957544&sa=X&ei=JcOdTZm9PMS5tgezrcXnBA&ved=0CI8BEPMCMAk#

[vangremlin]

Sequential taillights were also on the 64-66 T-Bird.  I found some for 259.00 per side, to much for me.

Hey eaglesx4 if you look up above at response #32, I included a link to convert your turn signals to be sequential for $69.  Oh, and the 65 TBirds were the first to have sequential turn signals, wasn't included in the 64 models.  Good luck!

[Bird-o-Prey]

Has anyone heard anything more about this L.E.D. tail light project?  I e-mailed WolfMan at the address in his profile, and I sent both Eagle1 & WolfMan pm's, but I haven't heard anything back yet.  Any news from anyone?

Cheers

[milliard431]

It would be just as easy to get the lights that fit in the old style bulb sockets. I tried them a few years ago and they were dull but they may have improved by now

[Hawk258]

I think I will actually spend the effort to build my own personal set, Not like it's impossible, just hard with limited funds, But where there is a will there is a way... now if only I could find Dollar Williams, I would be set.