| Suicide Doors | -- 07-07-2010 @ 5:30 PM |
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Am seriously considering converting to LED bulbs, especially in the taillights. Running a 34 Cabriolet with a 6V Optima, rebuilt generator, clean contacts, good wiring, polished reflectors. I feel like I've done all I can to squeeze any last bit of brightness out of the current bulbs. I've searched the forum and couldn't find any information - could be operator error. Has anybody used Highspeed Motors for their LED replacement bulbs? It appears they have red/ white lights that would work for the license plate light. Thanks
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| 4dFordSC | -- 07-07-2010 @ 6:40 PM |
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Before you give up on the stock tail lights, try painting the insides of the buckets white. It seems to reflect better than silver. Worked for me on my '40 and for a friend on his '34 5W Coupe.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-07-2010 @ 8:15 PM |
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In addition run an extra ground wire from the tailamp stand bracket to to the frame. Make sure its's a good clean ground. Paint can interfer with grounding. The LED bulbs do not usually work with the stock lens.If you check around the LED lights are sold as an assembly.The lens is made for the bulbs.
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| TomO | -- 07-08-2010 @ 7:19 AM |
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To make my tail lights more visible, I modified a flashlight reflector to fit around the bulb. It made my lights twice as bright. I would also look around for tail light lenses that are light red or orange. Some of the original lenses have turned very dark over the years. Tom
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| supereal | -- 07-08-2010 @ 9:51 AM |
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We are beginning to see LED replacement headlights on the market to replace the 7" round size. They are marketed by Truck-Lite (www.truck-lite.com). They are 12 volt type, and I have no price info. They are made like sealed beams and have a unique lens pattern. When available at a reasonable cost, LEDs will revolutionize vehicle electrics by greatly reducing power demand. The LED "third" stoplight on my '47 is amazingly bright, even on 6 volts. More and more new cars use LEDs extensively. However, so far, I am not impressed by the current incandescent replacement bulbs.
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| 40 Coupe | -- 07-08-2010 @ 12:16 PM |
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in my 35 driver I use these. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=/specs/1156_57-x12-24V.htm I use the 1157-R19-6V with the red tail light lens you want red LED not clear. The plate is illuminated by the red glow of the running light. check out their instructions.
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| dclare | -- 07-08-2010 @ 6:47 PM |
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I bought the 6V red led's from Superbright too, work great in my 37. I painted the inside super white gloss. I also bought the amber for the front but not installed yet. Also bought a 6V 60 amp alternator from a local guy who builds them. Hope to have it in soon, should really help. Doug This message was edited by dclare on 7-8-10 @ 6:57 PM
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