Dim Dash Lights

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  1. skip044

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    Hello to all,

    First time user. I have a 74 302 Maverick. The dash lights are really dim at night. I have replaced the bulbs with new L194 bulbs with no difference. Has anyone else had this issue and repaired it? Does anyone know what to check? Thanks, Les
     
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    Where abouts in GA are you?

    I believe the L194 is just a "long life" standard 194 bulb. I am running the GE W5W bulbs in my instrument cluster and side marker lights. They are higher wattage, and much brighter.
     
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    I'm in Stone Mountain Georgia. i have been a member of the MCCI for several years. since around 1999. I have a daily driven 74 Maverick 2 door, V8, Auto A/C, Pwr Str, Disc Brks. Also several parts cars spread around the south. A 72' 2 door wrecked body w/o motor and trans, A '73 2-door, V8/Auto A/C without Motor & Trans. Excellect body. (2) '70 rust buckets in Alabama & (2) 6 cyl Mavericks in Augusta, hopefully still there. I also have a few other cars and projects. '61 Econoline Pickup, '63 Falcon fact. V8-4speed, '41 Ford Coupe w/5.0FI & AOD. and a bunch of odd Ford parts and supplies
     
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    I'm not too far from you, I'm over right near Lawrenceville. Sounds like you fit in perfect with the GA crew, owning multiple Mav's and all. :)

    There are quite a few of us here in GA messing with these cars. We have several get togethers throught out the year where we get together and eat, BS, and usually cruise to a local car show. The forums over at dixiemaverick.com has the details about our next get together, which is this Saturday. You are welcome to come, and bring your car!
     
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    Thanks Jamie, I'll look into it. Not sure yet if I have to work or not. I need to meet you guys though. I got a note from a guy at the Moonshine festival in Dawsonville but i wasn't able to get in touch with him yet. There was a really nice blue Maverick there. Way outta my league. Possibly with time. Mine looks like a Grandma car. Not very attractive but it is one. I've liked them since they came out. My Mom bought a new Blue 6 cyl Maverick in 1970. Eventually, I will find or make one like hers but with a V8. I looked at the website yesterday for events. I guess i was in the wrong place. I'll take another look.
     
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