Dave, Help!

[Steve Wood]

I am building a new instrument panel for my Challenger very much like the one in the picture.  I want to install a high beam indicator and some idiot lights along the bottom similar to the three shown in the pic.  They used to sell push in bulb holders with a domed lens at Radio Shack in various colors.  They pushed into a half inch hole.  The only thing I find today are round/flat faced lens that protrude out of the panel which I don't like the look of.

I ordered some leds for the turn signals, but, I think a conventional bulb would be better for these....

Got any idea as to proper nomenclature for this type would be?  My Google skills are not up to the task today.

[daveismissing]

Gimme a minute....

edit:
Panel lamps, indicator lights, pilot lights

http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/LH3827R/1091-1083-ND/2747914

like these but round? bought some a while ago, checking stockroom

[Steve Wood]

yeah, I prefer a round/domed style that does not protrude very much...  they used to be on virtually every piece of equipment as power indicators

[daveismissing]

OK
lower left of page
Chicago Miniature T-2 T-3 1/4
eg 606-25P-306R is the red dome that screws on...

http://ca.mouser.com/catalog/catalogCAD/645/123.pdf

 

[Steve Wood]

okay, that works!  I appreciate it!

[daveismissing]

 another
http://ca.digikey.com/1/1/1917554-led-panel-mnt-16mm-red-12vdc-616-1132-130f.html

http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/US2011/P2850.pdf

OOPs LEDS

[SuperSix]

I might have some of those...
I bought a wholesale lot of automotive electrical parts off of eBay many years ago.

I will check later.

[daveismissing]

Nicer pictures

http://www.alliedelec.com/catalog/pf.aspx?fn=1672.pdf

EDIT:
and Sylyania:

http://www.alliedelec.com/catalog/pf.aspx?fn=1686.pdf

[Steve Wood]

Thanks, Dave..once you said panel lights, things began to show up...it's all in the word! 

[SuperSix]

I do have one..

Amber.

Like this - but has a black plastic body. NOS.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Calterm-12V-Automotive-Switch-Amber-Panel-Light-40420-/350247625311

PM your address - I'll mail it to you.

[Steve Wood]

Thanks, Mark!

[daveismissing]

This probably what it takes to get a true incandescent LED equivalent:

http://www.alliedelec.com/catalog/pf.aspx?fn=1655.pdf

"sunlight readable", the white at 4800mcd (millicandella) should be good

[SuperSix]

Steve - I have a few old skool illuminated rocker and toggle switches - need any of those?

[Steve Wood]

I hope not!  I am tired of building stuff...

[Steve Wood]

okay, got started