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« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2014, 03:13:29 PM »
What LED's are you using? As said by others there are some extremely bright ones around! Used 2 for trike stop tail light and had to tone them down.

It was like a scene from close encounters  Grin
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« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2014, 06:57:57 PM »
I usually use 5mm Cree high brightness LEDs, which are very bright. I do need to look at something brighter to use with the light pipe or a better light pipe.
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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2014, 12:27:54 PM »
One of my latest projects. I was asked by a friend to make some custom lights for his Nissan 200sx. Here are the finished lights. I just have to fit them inside the lenses now.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Board1.jpg
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Tail Lights
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/P1000079.jpg
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Indicators
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Indicator.jpg
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Brake
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Brake.jpg
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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2014, 12:29:49 PM »
Finally got a photo of the finished stools.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/StoolsandBar.jpg
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« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2014, 05:01:44 PM »
Very stylish. Are they painted, powder coated or polished?
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« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2014, 05:26:58 PM »
Red oxide primer and spray painted. Hopefully its durable enough.
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« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2014, 05:34:21 PM »
Nice.
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2014, 08:04:48 PM »
I've been playing with light pipes again. This time on a 2005 Mustang light cluster.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/S197Tail.jpg
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I've also remade the coil pipe for Lunnys Caddy light. Old Newbie kindly made me a wooden forming tool which has made coiling the pipe much easier. I just need to take some photos tomorrow.
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« Reply #23 on: March 14, 2014, 07:45:25 PM »
I've been fairly busy recently on a few projects so here are some photos for anyone interested Smiley

Lunatics Caddy Light

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Caddy4.jpg
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Continuation of the 05 Mustang cluster - still work in progress as the lights aren't bright enough in day light.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/TriTail1.jpg
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200sx Center panel modification to match the new rear lights
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/CentrePanelLight.jpg
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One of my new products - 55 Chevy combined LED reverse light and amber turn signal kit.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Installed.jpg
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http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Turn-1.jpg
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http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/InlineUK/Lights/Reverse-2.jpg
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« Reply #24 on: March 14, 2014, 10:00:29 PM »
Damn clever!
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« Reply #25 on: April 13, 2014, 09:58:17 PM »
Talk last night about your LED work prompted me to look at your posts. I love the one for Lunatic. The spiral is perfect for that Caddy light and really makes the light's shape even more appealing.

It looks like you are having fun trying out different ways of using LEDs especially in the more retro fittings. That combination looks really effective in the '55 Chevy light.

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« Reply #26 on: April 28, 2014, 09:06:14 AM »
The first prototype of my custom turn stalk.
The end conceals a rotary switch and there is a push switch on the tip. This could be used to control wiper or light functions and the intention is it will fit a range of vehicles via a removable threaded adaptor.
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« Reply #27 on: April 28, 2014, 10:16:43 AM »
Some nice stuff there Nathan Smiley saw you at Wheelsday but to big a crowd round you to chat Wink
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« Reply #28 on: April 28, 2014, 10:34:36 AM »
Thanks. I managed to meet a couple of monkeys there.
Wheels day was a very busy day! There seemed to be a lot of interest in what I do which is good.
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« Reply #29 on: April 28, 2014, 07:28:12 PM »
Damn, that's a good looking stalk
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