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Snowman 10-08-2010 01:08 PM

Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
Just wondering how you guys managed to fit the leds from the mfu kit into the PMD peterbilt double square headlights? Just looking at it has me scratching my head. :confused:

tc1cat 10-08-2010 01:26 PM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
Do you have a milling machine or at the very least a Dremel and a vise? I had to mill mine out for my Bud truck. Kind of a tricky job without marring the polished surfaces. 1/8" endmill and a very slow and steady hand on the hand wheels did the job. I don't really want to try with a Dremel but it could be done with a carbide burr and a vise.
Hope this helps!

Lynn

bigford 10-08-2010 02:21 PM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
what about flat topping the led?

Brian in PA 10-08-2010 03:55 PM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
With some coaching from Rod (stepside) i did mine by drilling them out until the bulbs fit. Now, I used the 3mm bulbs not the 5mm. the 5's would be impossible.
good luck !

Brian

Tamiya Cowboy 10-08-2010 06:24 PM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
I un solder the LEDs and un solder the wires threw a little hole then re solder them pretty easy..

Snowman 10-09-2010 06:55 PM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
Thanks guys, now I know how, the prospect of fitting them leds is a little less daunting. Much appreciated.

Snowman 05-23-2011 11:29 AM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian in PA (Post 8172)
With some coaching from Rod (stepside) i did mine by drilling them out until the bulbs fit. Now, I used the 3mm bulbs not the 5mm. the 5's would be impossible.
good luck !

Brian

I know I'm digging up an ancient topic but I finally fitted the leds in my pmd double squares Friday night. Brian, thanks man, I did just as you said and it worked perfectly! I'm really happy!

Brian in PA 05-23-2011 11:47 AM

Re: Tamiya leds in PMD double squares, How!?
 
Thats great news!

Brian


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