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reggiemon · 06-21-2009, 09:06 AM

FLYFSHR,
I plan on adjusting the LED bracket to point the LED's more toward the plate. I think I can also move the LED assy to the outer edge of the bracket also, I'll let you know. I'm finishing up wiring/plumbing of the A/C currently as well as DC wiring inside. Trying to get to a point to go camping in Colorado in July.
Steve,
Glad you found something useful in my posts. What dia is your Bargman 9 tail lights? That place has a unit without the outer refelector ring that may work. Read your blog! Hang in there!
Guess you & I need to share a shaver........

pbearsailor · 06-21-2009, 10:59 AM

Yup, a shaver is on my list.

I think the Bargman 9's are right around 4", but they sit on top of the trim ring. I'll look and see what's possible for them down the road. For now, those on there look pretty good and at least I'll have working lights when I take it down the road to the welder this week. Really happy with the service from that eBay vendor you linked, too. Ordered those marker lights and had them 3 days later.

cheers,
steve

overlander64 · 06-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Greetings reggiemon!

Your post couldn't have come at a better time for me as my entire exterior light system began acting up about the time you started this thread. I had wanted to upgrade the lights on my Overlander, but hadn't found anything that looked like it might work. I followed your lead and purchased a pair of the LEDs from the vendor that you utilized -- their service is beyond reproach -- my lights arrived three days later.

If my coach hadn't had a number of issues with the lights, this would have been an easy project that dramatically increases safety. I will likely also follow your lead on the marker and clearance lights (probably after the International Rally as I will be leaving tomorrow) -- I haven't made a final decision in regard to the license lamp and holder as I had purchased a polished stainless steel model quite some time ago for the Overlander and it was installed as a part of the repairs today.

Thank you for sharing your idea with us -- !

Kevin

reggiemon · 05-24-2010, 09:15 AM

Here is the vendors link. Sorry the ebay ones are dead now.
http://www.closertowholesale.com/

Dan@LED4RV · 05-26-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by reggiemon

Well I just had to do it!
Couldn’t leave well enough alone

I hear ya!!!!
Your a go getter. Looks good.

I ran across another upgrade light that looks pretty good. It may be used in lots of places.
https://led4rv.com/e/multipurpose/install.php

Fix

seldencove · 05-29-2011, 11:48 AM

Thanks Reggiemon for this great idea.
I just made the conversion on my 63 Ambassador.I bought the lights from Command Electronics, online, and made in the USA.
Leave the black/brake wire disconnected. The new leds get there brake power from the blinker feed. Not sure how, but they do. I learned the hard way.
They work great, nice and bright. Can't wait for tonight to try them in the dark!

reggiemon · 05-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Yeah, I'm going on several years now and the light mod was one of the best things I did for continued safety on the road.
We get noticed when it is night time!

One thing that has come up for me is a change of tow vehicles which made a problem.
The tow vehicle's electronics could not tell that the taill lights were working. (or even there LOL)
I did the easy fix and added a extension to the electrical hook up which has a resistor added to the line that fakes out the tow vehicle electronics. Got the extension at etrailer.com

MarkR · 05-30-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by seldencove

Thanks Reggiemon for this great idea.
I just made the conversion on my 63 Ambassador.I bought the lights from Command Electronics, online, and made in the USA.
Leave the black/brake wire disconnected. The new leds get there brake power from the blinker feed. Not sure how, but they do. I learned the hard way.
They work great, nice and bright. Can't wait for tonight to try them in the dark!

I also have those Tail Lights and am thinking i should convert to LED. Can you point out what part number you actually purchased/installed?
Thanks,
MarkR

seldencove · 05-31-2011, 03:06 PM

MarkR
I bought mine from Commandelectonics.com. Go to Led Lights and scroll down to Surface mount 20 LED stop/tail light (003-601R) They fit perfectly, even the screw holes lined up with a little reaming.
I was always nervous about someone smashing into the back of me, these will make me feel much safer, and an easy upgrade to do.

MarkR · 05-31-2011, 10:25 PM

I don't see a 601R, is it the 003-6019R?
And can you / did you simply swap out the lenses (your photo looks like you're using vintage/original lenses)?
Thanks, MarkR

seldencove · 06-01-2011, 04:38 AM

Yes, they fit inside the Bargmann 99 lens.

AMN61 · 05-18-2021, 10:59 PM

Wow. I love this forum. Do you remember the manuf and model of the tail lights? We have 61 overlander and she needs everything

OTRA15 · 05-19-2021, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AMN61

Wow. I love this forum. Do you remember the manuf and model of the tail lights? We have 61 overlander and she needs everything

Welcome to the forum.

FYI this thread is very old. You might want to send a PM [private message] to any folks whose posts are of interest. Click on the user name, and then choose "Send a private message" from the drop-down menu. Not positive you can send PM's until your "post count" here is higher? TBD

Good luck,

Peter