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tonlaw71

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« on: December 03, 2011, 05:49:00 AM »
Here's my completed marker light mod. Hope you like!

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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »
Ever thought about getting some clear sides or smoking both? Then its the same instead of 2 different colors. Looks awesome
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 02:19:00 PM »
Thanks!!

Yep, thinking about going clear. Then just need to find some yellow LED strips. Those are just white ones behind the yellow lens.
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2011, 06:12:00 AM »
where did you pick up the strips?
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2011, 07:07:00 AM »
You can get them at any parts store or even Wal-Mart. I just had to return 2 sets to Wal-Mart, grabbed the ones at O'Reilly instead, but they look like the exact same thing with different color packaging. We'll see if they work...
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« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2011, 02:29:00 PM »
Or, you can use some amber tape from a parts store to repair lenses, and cover the LED strips.  Not as clean, but it allows you to use the clear lenses and have amber lights.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2011, 02:43:00 PM »
That would look god-awful under a clear lense. They make amber LED strips, they're the same price, and just as easy to get
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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2011, 07:43:00 PM »
Yep, if I ever get the clear lenses, I'm gonna get yellow LED's. Don't want to go cheap on that. Too visible!!   :cool:
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 03:04:00 AM »
I like.  Wondering if you can run the led's and a lower wattage bulb.  I will have to get russ to let me swap out my 94 lights for 91-93.  94's are painted on inside, early ones are not.
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« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 04:04:00 AM »
Bob-
Not quite correct - some of the earlier lenses are painted on the inside, as well.  Although I cannot say for certain yet, it appears as the late 92's and up have the painted lenses....

If you want to swap lenses, I would be happy to!

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« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 07:29:00 AM »
Both the clear and the amber lenses had the paint on the inside edges. Mineral spirits, toothbrush and a scuff pad took care of that business!!  :cool:
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« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2011, 09:52:00 AM »
All the lenses are painted on the inside, on the outer strip

Don't give up the 94's bob - they look much better than the 91-93!
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« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2012, 06:50:00 PM »
How do you install that.?
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