Blazingtrails Build thread (BT's TB) 05' Trailblazer LS

BlazingTrails

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Well here is a write up post about the oil pressure gauge adapter I just made. This is only price effective IF you already have the tools or have access to the tools from work or a friend.

I took a factory oil pressure switch and gutted it using a torch. Then I simply drilled it with a 21/64 drill bit and tapped it with a 1/8th NPT tap. It made an adapter FREE for me instead of buying the only one available from Limeswap for $30 + shipping. (which is not a bad deal, but i save money when I can)

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All you have to do is leave the factory oil sensor plug hanging, the cluster continues to lie to you like it knows how much oil pressure you have. :yes:
 

Blckshdw

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:tiphat: Well done sir.
 
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BlazingTrails

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A bunch of random stuff I've done to my truck.

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BlazingTrails

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I finally Installed some LED's in my mirrors. I did this with stuff I already had and it actually turned out great. These lights are very bright to a point of almost being a distraction, I was very surprised :yes:

You should be able to tell what is up by looking at the pics.

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Bright as all get out, and it only took about 15 minutes per side for me to do this. Also no money considering this is all left over from other projects :2thumbsup:
 

Capote

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Mine pretty much look like that lol, bright as hell
 
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Capote

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BlazingTrails said:
They are turn signals guys ......
I'm aware, he's not
 

Capote

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BlazingTrails said:
I guess down here in ga we don't really have puddles? Lol

My phone acts weird in the dark with lights flashing, but you get the idea.

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Now that's just amber right? I know your phone makes lighting colors look off. You ain't rocking the super yellow like me are ya?
 

BlazingTrails

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It's bright as hell white behind an amber lense. The color difference is more noticeable on camera, but I'm thinking about ordering some amber smd boards and change them out or possibly ad a resistor to bring the brightness down a little. Either way I like them at this point, happy with the way they look :smile:


You also got to realize it is reflecting off of the door and the front is not really. So the camera freaks out lol
 
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Capote

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They look good. I like the fact mine are bright like that. Safer if ya ask me
 
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