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Old 11-25-2014, 04:45 PM
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I drive my 65 quite a bit and feel the tail lights / brake lights are pretty dim compared to modern cars. I was even rear ended in it a couple years ago, fortunately the person didn't hit me too hard and their insurance company fixed me up.

Anyway I am been looking at options to brighten them up. I am thinking of one of the LED tail light kits. Anybody have experience with them or suggest a specific model they have used and like. These things are pretty expensive so some tribal knowledge would be appreciated.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:38 PM
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Are sequential blinkers important to you?
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Old 11-25-2014, 09:43 PM
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No, to me they do not have the same impact on the stock width 65 taillights. So not a priority for me.
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Old 11-25-2014, 10:23 PM
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Cheapest Way

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...5-mustang.html

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http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...il-lights.html
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I had the same concern and replaced mine with Sequential LED from VA Classic Mustangs several years ago. Quick and easy and I felt a good price.

I wanted brighter and I like the sequential so that was a bonus for me.
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I went with the "plug-in" non sequential assemblies that VA Classic sells. Big difference in brightness!
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Old 11-27-2014, 04:08 PM
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I went with a clear tail light lens with a red LED bulb.
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Originally Posted by wsovonick
I went with the "plug-in" non sequential assemblies that VA Classic sells. Big difference in brightness!
Have on mine also. Are a lot brighter.

Also may want to check voltage with multi-meter may need to clean up some connections.
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I put a set led taillights on mine last summer. What a difference. I also replaced my front turn signals with clear turn signals and they blink in the amber color. Got everything off E-Bay. Also make sure you get the led flasher relay for the rear signals to work. See links below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1966-Ford-Mustang-LED-Tail-Lights-1-pair-1965-Lenses-Insert-LED-Conversion-/121479163538?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c48b8ee92&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...D32RL&_sacat=0


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-1966-Ford-Mustang-Amber-48-LED-Turn-Signal-Marker-Lights-Clear-Lens-/400332999522?hash=item5d35b4cb62&vxp=mtr
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