That was 1964 - in 65-66 the switch was moved from the master cylinder to the pedal itself, and I'm sure it was a bigger switch. One advantage of LED's on these cars is the fact that those huge lamps were such a strain on current that the brake light switches burned out - and a mod was installed to add a relay. Indeed, LED's are better than incandescent lamps in that they use less energy and are more reliable, but the original style lamps will last quite awhile by themselves - I've seen more bad wiring/bad grounds on cars than burned-out lamps. Aside from the big bill, it's all working with original-type lamps. One day last year, a shop rewired the entire front-to-back wiring, and installed a new sequencer (one unit handles both lamps). It worked great for years, although one of them would act up from time to time. I added a sequencer, electronic, that required two units, one for each lamp. I got home and checked - the painted one was "slightly" dimmer, but the difference was so infinitesimal that you really had to look at both simultaneously to see the difference. Seems in the beginning I only painted one lamp, left the other one as is, and one day I went on a "tour" with an AACA group - and the fellow following me yelled there's something wrong with my lights, as one lamp is dimmer than the other. I replaced the lamp sockets with some NAPA sockets that someone recommended, and I also painted the inside reflectors with chrome paint (the kind you get at any auto parts store). I've updated the taillights on my 64, remembering that this car started as more-or-less a basket case that's needed everything. However this is personal opinion and if you like them, by all means go for it. To me the brake lights and turn signals just don't look the same. In contrast LED's come on immediately, like a strobe. It takes a split second, but the lights start dim and get brighter, then go out the same way. The reason, the original lights take time to come on and go off. As for the electronic sequencers, they use electronic timing, not current, meaning they should not be affected by the reduced current of the LED's.Īll that being said, I think LED lamps are wonderful on new cars, and are certainly an improvement over conventional, but I'm not sure I like them on a classic. Now - most NEW flashers are electronic, but again - the heavy-duty types flash the same regardless of current. The reason I bring this up, LED's use considerably less current than incandescent bulbs.Īs for the sequencer, these use mechanical contacts to turn on the center and inner lamps when flashing. A heavy-duty flasher has a built-in clicker that does not depend on the current flow of the lights. This is why the flashers sometimes quit working if a bulb is burned out, or flashes really fast if you connect a trailer. There's a reason: most flashers are built around the current flow of the front/rear lamps. Limited lifetime warranty! Count on MAC's for all of your classic Thunderbird needs.The 1964-66 Thunderbirds should all use heavy-duty flashers. Simply replace your incandescent lamps with our LED modules install the new flasher module under the dash and go! NEW design no lens removal required. Convert your old incandescent lamps and broken sequential units to brighter more reliable LED operation! The kit is ideally suited for a conversion from standard incandescent lamps to LED sequential operation using your original Thunderbird taillight housings and lenses. This new design integrates the microprocessor right in the lamp base itself and fits in the existing lamp socket hole just like the original lamp. This LED sequential kit gives you brighter more reliable LED sequential operation. Includes 6 Tail Light Modules, Trunk-Mounted Flasher Module, Hardware & Instructions.Uses Your Stock Tail Light Lenses (Lense Removal Not Required!). Ideal For Conversion From Standard Incandescent Lamps To LED Operation.Smaller Current Draw Relieves Stress On Your Alternator.Looks Stock Until Lit With Increased Brightness & Redness.Provides Much Brighter Light & More Reliable Operation.Fits Into Existing Lamp Socket Hole Like Original.New Design Integrates Microprocessor Into Lamp Base.
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