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Old 11-22-2014, 10:18 PM
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I have a 95 f150 xlt. It is white with a bronze/salmon stripe down the middle. Completely original, great condition and I am going to add cab lights. Just curious what the different opinions were for the color scheme for them. Personally, I think the blue LED lights would look good, or the amber but I do not see many trucks the same age as mine driving around. Most of the ones that are in the same generation are dark colors as well. So if anyone has any ideas or input, would be appreciated.

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Well you only have to options that are legal white and amber. Anything elce and your going to have alot of problems with the cops.
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Montana is a little more relaxed. As long as they aren't extremely overwhelming, people get away with any yellow, amber, white, blue, I've even seen a few purples.
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In every state it is illegal to have Red and/or Blue lights on a moving vehicle that is not an emergency vehicle. That being said I have had blue underglow lights on my truck (bought it that way) and because of the placement of the on/off switch they were constantly being unknowingly turned on which caused me to get pulled over a couple of times before I just ripped them out. Stick with amber or white, stay away from anything that looks red or blue. You can use red if they are only rear facing and are activated by/with your brakes.
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These are for your roof ? There is a specific color. They're not for decoration, they indicate an overwide vehicle. Dually, Big camper etc.
At least that's the way I've always understood it.
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Make sure they get sealed good, or ull get leaks when it rains
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Cab lights wont get you pulled over all the time here in Colorado either. Its that one time that really sucks.

Stick with legal if you ever plan to go anywhere, especially out of state.
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There are some really nice looking smoked led cab lights. Here in Louisiana, blue and red and not being a first responder will get you nailed. Doesn't matter where you live, if you you travel in another area for any reason, your theory of "The cops don't do that here" goes out the window!
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The smoked idea crossed my mind, but i don't know how well those would mesh with my white truck.
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Id say the factory lights would look best on a truck with that color scheme.


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