LED Replacement for '64 Bargman

[ts8501]

I am looking for recommendations for an LED replacement for the original Bargman Wedding Cake brake/turn signal lights on my '64. I want the replacement to look close to the original, within reason. I am not sure which Bargman # I have, but here is a picture:

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by ts8501

I am looking for recommendations for an LED replacement for the original Bargman Wedding Cake brake/turn signal lights on my '64. I want the replacement to look close to the original, within reason. I am not sure which Bargman # I have, but here is a picture:

Unfortunately, that design went out many years ago.

Smooth tail lights are the order of day, today.

We have a direct replacement 7 inch LED tail light.

Part # 65601

Andy

[silverleeper]

Hi, I found that 7" school bus lights work great. I've seen them on e-bay for as low as $36.00. They are very bright and a nice fit. You have bargman 99 Lights. LP

[silverleeper]

One more thing! If you want the original look Vintage Trailer Supply sells the covers. Look here. LP

[markdoane]

Shameless self-promotion, but here's what I did.

[3Ms75Argosy]

Hey Mark.. that's a great idea...and some extra white led's too!
Thanks!
Marc

[markdoane]

Those extra LEDs work great as closet lights.

[GreatPumpkin]

Here's another conversion... (not mine)

LED tail light conversion on a 1964 Airstream Overlander

I think there were a few other well documented conversions here on the forums - just use the search function above...

[HowieE]

I would not suggest using any form of MIX and MATCH as far as LEDS and original LENSES.

Tail lights are designed to focus the light from the original light source using the lens design to project the light in a chosen direction. Any change in the positioning of the source will reduce the effectiveness of the light.

Tampering with the optics of the fixture is not only an engineering point but most likely a legal point as well.

[ts8501]

Thank you to all that have written so far with replacement options. I think I like this one the best, as it allows for reuse of the original light covers.
LED tail light conversion on a 1964 Airstream Overlander
Thanks GreatPumpkin for passing it along, but no thanks for the pile of pooh. I had to see that before I ate this morning

[GreatPumpkin]

Here's a few more links for various styles / years. Including an alternative process used by HowieE - that wouldn't work well with the cake lights you have though.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...hts-23544.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/...ion-17847.html

[HowieE]

I trust you can see the difference between post #3 and #49 in this link as to the effect the lens has on the light pattern. It looks like we both started with the same light.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...hts-23544.html

As for mounting a complete LED fixture into the lens of the old cake type lights that should no be as hard as my installation. There are tail/brake fixtures that will fit in the upper section of the cake lens.

[ts8501]

Hold the phone! I do not have Bargman 99's. I have Auto Lamp 575's. Here's another thread, drop down to #40.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f150...a-46195-3.html

[silverleeper]

Looks like you are right. Well, the bus LED lights should cover the holes. But, I can't say for sure. I like to keep the original look were I can with a modern twist if I can get away with it. On the Safari the back lights were rusted out and at the time we rebuilt it economical replacements were not available. So, it got the LEDs. Looks like you have a challenge on your hands and I've learned something new about Airstreams. I'll post a picture if you like. Good luck!

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by silverleeper

Looks like you are right. Well, the bus LED lights should cover the holes. But, I can't say for sure. I like to keep the original look were I can with a modern twist if I can get away with it. On the Safari the back lights were rusted out and at the time we rebuilt it economical replacements were not available. So, it got the LEDs. Looks like you have a challenge on your hands and I've learned something new about Airstreams. I'll post a picture if you like. Good luck!

The 7 inch LED replacement tail lights, cover the original holes as well as the marks that are in the sheet metal.

Andy

[kennyp315]

Hey Andy, Do you have a replacement brake/tail/turn led light for '65 Globetrotter. I have the plastic housing with the metal housing insert for the original light. The existing lense cover is just over 4" and fits in the metal housing which has a flange that is 5 1/4" dia. inside the plastic housing. If so, can you post a photo and part # and price. Thanks, Kenny

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by kennyp315

Hey Andy, Do you have a replacement brake/tail/turn led light for '65 Globetrotter. I have the plastic housing with the metal housing insert for the original light. The existing lense cover is just over 4" and fits in the metal housing which has a flange that is 5 1/4" dia. inside the plastic housing. If so, can you post a photo and part # and price. Thanks, Kenny

How did I miss this post? I was in the hospital.

Sure do have those replacements.

Andy

[Globie64]

Finally, the tail light mystery solved. I have the Auto Lite 575s also. I had read that AS used 3 different types in '64. Mine look like the ones in the pic, I think I'll get the wedding cake from Vintage and give it a shot. Thanks for all the input, you all are a great help.

Peter

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Globie64

Finally, the tail light mystery solved. I have the Auto Lite 575s also. I had read that AS used 3 different types in '64. Mine look like the ones in the pic, I think I'll get the wedding cake from Vintage and give it a shot. Thanks for all the input, you all are a great help.

Peter

You may want to consider upograding to the LED tail lights.

They are brighter in the day, than the originals are at night.

Andy