As far as I am aware the transformer is actually the more reliable part. The electroluminescent paper that was used is easily destroyed by UV rays and because GM was retarded in the 80's they never put a UV coating on them.
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LEDs may be hard to fit in there. The distance between the lens of the light and the housing is only like a 10th of an inch, which is what makes them flush to the body and why they used the paper in the first place. Also, the paper produces a very pleasing light that does not violate any state codes. It is very soft, soothing, and evenly spread light.
On the other hand, LEDs produce a rather harsh and bright light. They can be dimmed but it is unlikly that you will get as even of a light pattern as what you get with the paper. Here are pictures of both my '88 and my '90. Unfortunately the inverter on my '88 took a dump at the end of last year so if anybody can get me a working one I would pay you handsomely.
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On the other hand, LEDs produce a rather harsh and bright light. They can be dimmed but it is unlikly that you will get as even of a light pattern as what you get with the paper. Here are pictures of both my '88 and my '90. Unfortunately the inverter on my '88 took a dump at the end of last year so if anybody can get me a working one I would pay you handsomely.
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