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Led Taillights - Tech Project

Light up your classic cruiser with modern day led taillight upgrades.
From the February, 2009 issue of Lowrider
By Saul Vargas
Photography by Saul Vargas
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1. The Dakota Digital Led... 
   
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1. The Dakota Digital Led taillight kit includes the four Led modules, six moisture-resistant connectors and four ring terminals for grounding.
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2. The taillights received... 
   
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2. The taillights received new rubber weather stripping from Cars, Inc. This simple gasket will prevent the bezel from chipping your paint.
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3. The Led was disassembled... 
   
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3. The Led was disassembled to bolt it onto the light.
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4. The gaskets were replaced... 
   
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4. The gaskets were replaced to prevent the lenses from leaking and damaging the Leds.
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5. The Led locks in place... 
   
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5. The Led locks in place to prevent it from shorting out.
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6. The connectors are used... 
   
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6. The connectors are used to splice into the factory wiring, which means that if you can go back to your classic lights if you ever want to.
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7. The new lenses purchased... 
   
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7. The new lenses purchased at Cars, Inc. gave these lenses a new look with a modern twist.
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8. The lenses are now ready... 
   
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8. The lenses are now ready to light up the highway.
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9. These lenses really light... 
   
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9. These lenses really light up like a modern day car, making your car safer as your lights can now be seen.
Dakota Digital
605-332-6513

www.dakotadigital.com
Primo Restorations
Cars, Inc.

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