If you're running a 12 volt system, try using 6 volt bulbs....

BOO- YA!!!

Hey Guys;   I'm using # 1034's in my tbird. Tried the 1157 before, but believe the 1034s are a bite brighter.  Food for thought!!!                     Thanks to all    God Bless    Eddie

Eddie

Lake Forest, Ca. 92630

On Friday, when this thread began, I had just happened to be leafing through a JC Whitney catalog, and saw halogen 1157 bulbs for about $10 (the catalog is a coulple of years old).  They are probably brighter, but as was mentioned earlier, the heat may be too much for plastic lenses.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I'm using the reproduction Merc wagon lite setups. The lens is one piece and darker than normal. I've tried several of the quick swap LED bulbs but none was any brighter. My reflectors are excellent. So I'm not sure what to do. The HO 1157's seem to be as good as any. Short of having a complete LED panel made. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Thanks again, I think I'll stay with what I've go and just make sure the reflectors are clean, I just thougt that if there was a simple and cheap way to make them a little brighter I'd feel a little safer, although I think most driver (Ihope) realize that an old car will stop a little slower and give you a little more room. Thanks again for all your great imput.

Location:Washington,Ia

What is the condition of the reflectors? A good clean could help. I have heard that painting them with white paint is actually the bet for reflection purposed, better than alum. foil.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I bought a pair of blue dot "Glo-Bright" tail light lenses for my '56 Customline a few months ago off Ebay. The lenses themselves are a much brighter red then the stock lenses and are much brighter with just the standard bulbs.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I have the CASCO LED array tail lights on my 56 Bird. Certainly brighter than original.

Brian - 56 T-Bird

Woodinville WA

If I remember right you are running a generator on your 56. I agree with checking grounds but believe the best thing for you would be to update to a alternator.

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.

LED's are usually brighter but they have to be use properly. Many of those that retrofit into our housings are not designed well for use with a reflector. As a result, they're not as bright looking when viewed straight on and difficult to notice from an angle. Some LEDs are red and when used with a red lens, the result is a light that is not so bright. LEDs also require less current than standard bulbs so turn signals will not work properly unless a resistor is also used.


Lawrenceville, GA