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trick hidden LED bed light

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by zach nunes, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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    zach nunes

    zach nunes [OP] it looks stock, but with a little zest

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    a little zest here and there
    I had some time on my hands and wanted to make a light for my bed, but I wanted to keep the clean look I have going so I mounted it inside the cab.


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    Started with a cluster led for the dome lite. It didn't match the map lights
    so it was laying around waiting.

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    Used some CF scraps.

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    Finished box

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    All made

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    I cut out some of the tint so it can do its job better. Pretty bright considering its size. lights up most of the bed. happy with results. :D
     
  2. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:42 PM
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    Forster46

    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    Pics of bed lit up? Pretty cool idea. Never thought of that.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    choppersx

    choppersx ZoMbiE aLeRt

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    what happen to light on pic?
     
  4. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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    Jerez

    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    Interesting :popcorn:
     
  5. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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    sub'd. hmm would it be possible to just install it up on the head liner, and tuck that bracket up there for a cleaner/OEM-ish look?? and angle the LED cluster so it points down at the bed.
     
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  6. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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    do ya have any pics showing it lighting up the bed????
     
  7. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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    zach nunes

    zach nunes [OP] it looks stock, but with a little zest

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    a little zest here and there
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    just pounded these out
     
  8. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:58 PM
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    zach nunes

    zach nunes [OP] it looks stock, but with a little zest

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    a little zest here and there
    Was looking into that but theres no real sturdy point and I was to afraid to pull my head liner down a little.
     
  9. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:12 PM
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    still pretty cool idea though. now another choice of bed light mod. I was thinking of doing the LED strip like everyone else, but this seems a lot more simple. you should do a write up man.
     
  10. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:27 PM
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    nice job..
     

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