Dash warning lights???

[justdubbin]

Originally Posted by bug-er

Hey just got an autometer 5 inch speedo, problems now what lights to use for my dash warning lights and where to get them from. Have looked in my local electrical shop and they all look nasty, after something modern that isnt going to look out of place. as far as i know i need the indicator warning light - green, the high beam warning - blue, the alternator idiont light - red and the oil pressure idiot light also red
Also any suggestions as to where to put them in the dash? really dont want to cut any more holes in the dash. Was thinking g using another autometer dash pod and mounting it in there???
Adam

Adam you might have to ask someone about this as your just a pup according to your profile

Can you remember the Triumph Dolomite or the 2500 ? on the dash there was a seperate display for all of the warning lights, you could maybe use that or to make it a little more modern use some coloured gel (similar to what Vauxhall used on the MkII Astra GTE dash) over the top of the dolly styled dial.

I hope this helps you find a solution.


Rob.

[rustbucket]

Another idea

You could cut out a small portion of the side guage panel, cut a small piece of plexiglass/lexan or similar material to fit the hole, mount the cheesy lights behind that, and then paint the plexiglass in all but a small area where the light would shine through. Maybe even use that smoked tailight paint.

[bug-er]

right good ideas guys
BUT the dash in my bug is smoothed, so no speaker vents unfortunatly.
Would LEDS need resistors?
i was thinking of dismatling the autometer speedo and drilling some holes for the LEDS what you think? I reckon it could go either way, look good or really bad!!
Adam

[Steve C]

Hi

Hella make some nice warning lights, I had them in my old 1302.

Steve

[beetle1303]

thats what im going to use on my 1303
dont know what to do with the brake light though

http://www.demon-tweeks.com/catalogu...RT&from=search
demon tweeks are located in the uk

Chris

[justdubbin]

Chris thats a great idea, do you know the actual size of it?




Rob.

[samcat]

What about one of these:



from:
https://secure.visav.co.uk/avshop/products.asp



CYa,
Sam C