| 36fordor | -- 12-07-2016 @ 6:31 PM |
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1935 Coupe Dash Lights very dim, cannot read at night. Car restored, 6 volt, head & tail lights very good, bright. Where's good place to start to get the dash lights up to par? Thanks.
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| Don Rogers | -- 12-08-2016 @ 4:37 AM |
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1935 Ford dash lights are notoriously dim, but there is one thing that you can try. Remove one bulb and look for a number on the side. If the number is "63" it is a 3 candle power bulb and can be replaced by an "81" which is a 6 candle power bulb.
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| trjford8 | -- 12-08-2016 @ 7:34 AM |
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In addition to Don's advice make sure your lights have a good ground. The metal sockets must be clean inside and out and the inside of the light brackets must also show clean metal. If you are not too concerned about being totally stock you can solder an extra ground wire to the light sockets and ground them to a clean spot on the back of the dash.
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| flatheadfan | -- 12-08-2016 @ 5:30 PM |
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Try this. The speedometer and the dual gauges have a light slot that has a green piece of plastic covering the slot. Over the years this plastic gets brittle and opaque. What I have done to increase the display is remove the green plastic strip (easy to do) and replace it with a piece of clear plastic. I use the plastic sheeting commonly used for overhead projectors and is readily available in most office supply stores. It comes in a variety of colors (single sheet about 10 Cents). It is also somewhat heat resistant. This can be of concern when going to bigger light bulbs such an #81. One sheet should give you a lifetime supply! Hope this helps. Tom
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