michael collins > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder License Plate light

well the law said i needed license plate lights so i went and got these LED units. (they are blue)
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well the law said i needed license plate lights so i went and got these LED units. (they are blue)
This was going to be a simple install. here is the plate mount
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This was going to be a simple install. here is the plate mount
Now the top bolts are out.
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Now the top bolts are out.
I then put the LED bolts in the holes wires first.
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I then put the LED bolts in the holes wires first.
I then put the nuts and washers on the LED. you can see the LED wires hanging in the back of the bum...
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I then put the nuts and washers on the LED. you can see the LED wires hanging in the back of the bum...
It is hard to see but i soldered and heat shrinked all the wire connections.
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It is hard to see but i soldered and heat shrinked all the wire connections.
I wired the POS and neg on the LEDs together.
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I wired the POS and neg on the LEDs together.
I just tied them into the back ground and running light hot. I then heat shrinked the connection to ...
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I just tied them into the back ground and running light hot. I then heat shrinked the connection to ...
Here was the final connection all weather protected.
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Here was the final connection all weather protected.
Here is the final install. these are bright and use little power. i think they will work great.
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Here is the final install. these are bright and use little power. i think they will work great.
Another view of the LEDs installed
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Another view of the LEDs installed
here it the plate alittle bit down the street. (Matts stock bronco to the left of mine).
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here it the plate alittle bit down the street. (Matts stock bronco to the left of mine).
Here is the final assembly. The CHP signed off on the fix it ticket.
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Here is the final assembly. The CHP signed off on the fix it ticket.
Here is a side view of the new mount and light.
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Here is a side view of the new mount and light.
Here is the new light setup as i finnished it.
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Here is the new light setup as i finnished it.
Here it is lit up at night. this project is now completed.
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Here it is lit up at night. this project is now completed.