1990 HZJ77 (1 Viewer)

[Gun Runner 5]

We'll pull the instrument cluster next week when I return from the U.K. and do some additional trouble shooting. I need to upgrade the LED lighting anyway.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I really didn't need another vehicle but I couldn't resist the uniqueness and the fact that it's LHD. **

**Tech content: Build thread to follow.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Since my 77 Series isn't a daily driver and I seldom drive it at night, I thought I would take advantage of the federal governments mandate that now makes the sun set at 2:30pm.
I now see that some of my lights could stand some adjustments for better effectiveness.
Photo #1 .... TruckLite headlights ..... Dim

 

[Gun Runner 5]

#2 .... TruckLite .... Bright (They need to be adjusted upwards)

 

[Gun Runner 5]

#3 .... TruckLite + bumper mounted LED's (critters are now visible in the ditches)

 

[Gun Runner 5]

#4 ... TruckLite + LightForce spots (the bright spot on the road is something funky with the camera.)

 

[Gun Runner 5]

#5 ... All lights + the 42" roof mounted light bar

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Interior LED conversion is now complete.

 

[coldtaco]

does your dimmer work?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

does your dimmer work?

I have a built in dimmer ..... It's called old age and poor eyesight.

 

[AndrewHadji]

does your dimmer work?

Ha, literally said the same thing

 

[77cruiser77]

It looks like your gauges are about be abducted

 

[Gun Runner 5]

It looks like your gauges are about be abducted

The brightness is somewhat exaggerated due to the close proximity of the camera. I'm going to drive it for a while to better judge the overall comfort level.

 

[SkiBum506]

Great build and information, just a wee bit of BS here and there but well worth going through.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Great build and information, just a wee bit of BS here and there but well worth going through.

Your BS meter must be set very low but thanks anyway.

 

[SkiBum506]

@1978HJ45 or my sarcasm meter is set very high, I'm grew up on the east coast.

 

[WanderinWhitlows]

Great build and information, just a wee bit of BS here and there but well worth going through.

That less than accurate measurement was possibly the most technical statement made in this thread.

 

[JuanJ]

The brightness is somewhat exaggerated due to the close proximity of the camera. I'm going to drive it for a while to better judge the overall comfort level.

Hello Charles,

I noticed the same thing when I did my upgrade. It looked too bright when photographed but it was fine under normal driving conditions.

This is one of those upgrades with a nice "money well spent" feeling.

How readable are your odometer digits in nighttime?







Juan

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Hi Juan, Although my current dash lights are more than suitable, I'm probably going to try a softer white (slight yellow tint) just for grins. Rob has the bulbs on order.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Another piece of the LED puzzle is now in place. Parking / brake lights are now converted to LED thanks to Odd Iron Off Road.