Replacement Guage Bulbs

has anyone replaced the guage bulbs with either brighter or colored bulbs?
the bulbs in my 1979 coupe seem dim to me and i would like to find something either brighter or easier to see. maybe im just getting old and my eyesight is going.
thanks
richard

I don't know if there's any higher wattage bulbs available in that style, but if you want to change color, you can find gel caps that will fit over the existing bulbs at places like Pep Boys.  They run something like $5.00 a pair and come in different colors.

I would think that while they change the color cast to the gauges, they may likely dim the light and make the gauges even harder to see.

A hint...if you do decide to change any bulbs or add the gel caps, put all new bulbs in.  They're cheap and a you don't want to pulling the dash and console apart any more than you have to.

agree with gunslinger on those points. the only other thing i can think to add is that increasing the wattage in the bulbs may also increase the heat that they give off which may cause some damage over time.

after driving all the newer cars with all the bright dashes, i know when i get in my 75 at night the dash appears like it is dim but after getting used to it i can see the guages ok. only other thing might be the dimming control on the switch might be dirty and not adjusting right.

You guys need to read the last SharkBytes.  There is a great detailed article about changing your dash lites out to LED's.  Josh (defseqx) wrote this article.

 

Good point Dennis. Thanks for the reminder.

Is SharkBytes a magazine?  I've tried Googling it but can't find a link.

It's right here at C3VR. Click at the top (blue area) where it says Research. Once you click there is a list of things. The bootom one is SharkBytes. corvette440hp2008-04-23 11:45:04