LED lights in production

[AAW]

(Mods: I wasn't sure where to put this post, feel free to move it if you need to)

Hi everyone,

I've received a lot of emails and PM's lately from you asking if we had LED Lights for your specific applications, that I thought I'd provide you with glimpse into what's going on in our R&D Department regarding LED's. This list shows what's available; what's in production; and what's currently being designed in terms of LED Lighting. Please remember the prices shown are NOT dealer pricing - simply MSRP.

I hope this helps!



Some dates may change depending on the testing phase of each project. Please keep that in mind.



3/22/07 EDIT: These lights are no longer available through American Autowire. More information about this product line can be found here:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=29223

[zbugger]

I'm wondering if those 70-70 Camaro RS front lights would work with a 74-77 model? I think they are basically the same. If so, I'd be interested.

[BonzoHansen]

I'm wondering if those 70-70 Camaro RS front lights would work with a 74-77 model? I think they are basically the same. If so, I'd be interested.

We'll never get 74-77 tail lights... :(

[zbugger]

We'll never get 74-77 tail lights... :(

That's alright. We already know we're not important. At least there's the "cheap" L.E.D.'s that we can substitute with. I've been using them for a few years.

[AAW]

We'll never get 74-77 tail lights... :(

Not so fast...

Actually, I was going to talk to you at the Camaros.net lunch thing on 2/3 to ask you about using your housings for some R&D if you have an extra set, since you're local. We'll make 74-77's, it's just a matter of "when" not "if".

I'll see you on the 2nd. The owner is coming with me, also. We'll talk then.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Hmmm no 68 Charger eh?... figures...

[g71rs]

count me in on the 70-73 camaro....any information on release date?

[AAW]

count me in on the 70-73 camaro....any information on release date?

Hi.
I replied to your PM. I'd make a safe guess at April/May, but I'll know more as we progress with development.
~T

[Martin71RS]

oh oh.... I feel another dip in the budget coming up (70-73)

spy pics Theresa???????

Martin

[protour_chevelle]

Why no 71-72 Chevelle front on the list?

-Matt

[AAW]

Why no 71-72 Chevelle front on the list?

-Matt

Once we tackle the manufacturing requirements of the list above, we can add more to the list. I'll forward your request to R&D.

[protour_chevelle]

Well sheesh. The rears are on the list then the 70 gets both front AND rear. Come on now Theresa. lol just giving you a hard, but fun time

[AAW]

Come on now Theresa. lol just giving you a hard, but fun time

I know you are ... I can take it.

Each light system take a good bit of testing, re-testing, and triple testing. It's kind of hard to rush it. But, we know there are a lot of you who want them, so we're going as fast as we can.

[DarkoNova]

What exactly are these LED front lights I see for 68-69 Novas? Actual headlights or turn signal/marker lights?

Matt

[AAW]

The LED lights you're asking about are going to be Turn Signal/Marker lights.

For headlights, there's the Bright Driver Headlights:


*Fits 1967-81 Camaro, 1971-75 Chevelle, 1968-75 Nova, 1964-75 Chevrolet Trucks, and 1970-76 Pontiac Firebirds.

Headlight assembly contains:
2-headlight reflectors, 2-locking rings, 2-9007 halogen bulbs, 2-pigtails with OE connectors, as well as connectors and terminals for easy connection to any existing harness.
This kit features two “Bright Driver” headlight reflector bodies and halogen bulbs made complete by the addition of the correct factory connectors and pigtail assembly for easy connection to any 2-7” bulb headlight system. What makes this even better is that they are a direct replacement for the common glass sealed beam headlight with no additional mounting hardware necessary. Completed assembly is lighter than the stock glass bulb by nearly a pound. The bulb and connectors are weather tight to prevent lamp leakage and connector corrosion. There is a Gore-Tex vent applied to the top of the headlight’s reflector body to allow water vapor to evaporate increasing the life of all components. The reflector & lens is produced from polycarbonate which is up to 30 times more impact resistant than its glass counterpart.

[Ricoch3T]

Are the marker lights orange like the stock ones?

The LED lights you're asking about are going to be Turn Signal/Marker lights.

For headlights, there's the Bright Driver Headlights:


*Fits 1967-81 Camaro, 1971-75 Chevelle, 1968-75 Nova, 1964-75 Chevrolet Trucks, and 1970-76 Pontiac Firebirds.

Headlight assembly contains:
2-headlight reflectors, 2-locking rings, 2-9007 halogen bulbs, 2-pigtails with OE connectors, as well as connectors and terminals for easy connection to any existing harness.
This kit features two “Bright Driver” headlight reflector bodies and halogen bulbs made complete by the addition of the correct factory connectors and pigtail assembly for easy connection to any 2-7” bulb headlight system. What makes this even better is that they are a direct replacement for the common glass sealed beam headlight with no additional mounting hardware necessary. Completed assembly is lighter than the stock glass bulb by nearly a pound. The bulb and connectors are weather tight to prevent lamp leakage and connector corrosion. There is a Gore-Tex vent applied to the top of the headlight’s reflector body to allow water vapor to evaporate increasing the life of all components. The reflector & lens is produced from polycarbonate which is up to 30 times more impact resistant than its glass counterpart.

[restomodbird69]

i ordered my 69 firebird tail lights today,i am ready to put them in.

[DusterRT]

For us guys with the more obscure projects that wouldn't be profitable to develop kits for, do you sell the LED's themselves? I saw the section of the webpage where you sell some LED's but it was unclear if they were just for things like indicator lights, or if they were appropriate for use as taillights, turn signals, etc.

[Yelcamino]

If you have an obscure model and you'd like to have LED tail lights for it, contact this guy:

John Delke
[email protected]

http://home.earthlink.net/~jekled/

He can make a custom set for you but you need to provide him with your lens and bucket assembly so he can build the board. His prices aren't bad either. I ordered a set for my El Camino.
Check him out.

[AAW]

Herb,
Thank you so much for posting that. I was scrambling this morning trying to find a source for Travis to call and was coming up empty.

Travis,
Our LED lights wouldn't work for your application because they're engineered to mount into circuit boards that are computer designed and cut out to specific dimensions.
There's a logic chip that has a burned-in code so the LEDS know what to do when they get a signal. For the unit assemblies to work, they need to figure out whether they are getting a turn, brake, or running light signal from the car. Unfortunately, they can't be just mounted on some surface and have power applied to them. The bulbs online are just that - replacement bulbs.