![]() ![]() Generally avoid being this vocal, but when I could save someone a disappointment, I'll do it. ![]() But, speaking from professional experience, these cheapo LED products, and the market is flooded with them, are inconsistent, unreliable and do not compare. If you still just have to see, order one and put it in the glove box. You'll be surprised how much brighter they are and will spend way less, and have a more correct and dignified appearance fitting the character of the Thunderbird. ![]() Considering how much work is involved with changing bulbs, I would recommend the following: Replace all your old bulbs with brand new 1895s. And, if you're thinking of doing that, some of them have different bases, so other LEDs would be needed. It will contrast badly with other lights in your suite, unless you change all those too. Personally, I think the color temperature is hideous the outcome is different than what these products promise. I don't see any stated life expectancy for them, and doubt the importer would stand behind them (as hinted at by the Please make sure this is your style bulb before purchasing. I'll bet a dime they will burn our long before an incandescent bulb would. Our light case is enclosed and heat builds up. As a class, LEDs are famously vulnerable to temperature it's the driver that usually fails. Our sockets are equipped with a CVR which may or may not deliver consistent voltage to the drivers, leaving you with potentially intermittent lighting. The base of the bulb, although it appears to duplicate the correct 1895 base, is fitted with its own driver. Second falsehood, they most definitely WILL NOT DIM WITH YOUR ANALOG DIMMER. First falsehood, the add allows you to infer these are a Ford product-indeed they are NOT. As per my previous post, I'm going to strongly advise against placing generic LED fixtures behind your dash. ![]()
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