lighted headlight switch

[Bill Wolf]

I had to replace the heater core in my 63 SDV, so I decided to replace all the dash lights with LED's. and replaced all the vacuum lines. While I was in there, I added a light to the headlight switch and also added a buzzer that lets me know I left the lights on when I open the door. If interested, I will post how I did these things.

[Jason Edge]

Looks great!

[Bill Wolf]

This is the mod to the headlight switch. I soldered the white/black wire to the dark green wire (did not cut either one) and also soldered a pigtail to it for the light bulb and a lead to a relay for a headlight reminder when the door is open and lights are still on. Soldering the white/black and dark green together keeps the parking lights on with the headlights.

[Michael Stinson]

Rob Schles, 

At some point I would like to do this when we have to remove the instrument cluster... replace the dash lights with LED's, add a light to the headlight switch, and splice the wires so parking lights remain on with headlights.  The buzzer is nice, but not a must-have.  Replacing the vacuum lines is an arduous project, but if that is the time to do it...

[Logan Robb]

I agree with this laundry list! While shes open, may as well replace what needs replacing!