LED passenger car conversion

Congratulations on a successful conversion.

 

And taking the time to explain and comprehensively provide photos of the components and their assembly as you did is always welcomed.

I got a deal for you.  I'll do all the lighting for the cars, then send mine to you for the interior detailing!

 

Chris, we neophytes are fortunate that John freely supplies his expertise and provides the parts lists necessary for these conversions.  I'm no baker, but I can follow a recipe on the Betty Crocker box and make an edible, even tasty, cake--ditto the LED conversion when John supplies the "recipe."

John has indeed helped me along! I'm a civil geological scientist by trade. I wire my house no problem. All these intricate electrical components I don't know jack. I'm learning all the time. My success is because of mr. Gunrunner! A salute to you john! And others who we ask more than enough from. Your guys generosity is worth a million. I could never do this without you guys help.  My sincere thanks.!

I just primed the seating area. Heading to lowes tommorow for some spray colors. And maybe samples I can get jars for 1.25. Hope I can score some brown and tans.

Very well said, Chris!

Thanks guys, glad to help you along.  It's fun to see these projects happen.

Such a great thread, I'm bookmarking it!!

Thanks for sharing, Chris (of course to John too as always)

Thanks for the great tips and how-to's from all the guys.

 

That's what the OGR Forum is all about!!!

More to come. It snowed last night. No painting!  But I picked up some tan acrylic paint and brown. To paint the seats. Got some glue for holding the led strip and circuit to roof

I normally just use the adhesive on the back of the strip to hold them in.  I then hit three or four spots, including the ends, with a little CA glue to make sure the strip doesn't come out.

 

I peeled the backing off and it really sticks to the reflective tape. Maybe I'll do that too. I used some liquid nails multi purpose to bed part of circuit to the shell.  Got seating painted and isles painted a tan brown. A few little touches and figures in. I didn't need to do this. But while they are apart. Why not!  Still have to wire the bottom with the poly fuse. And solder up connections and put all together.