bulbs for '68 taillights

["Robert Hanekamp" <bobsmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mark and list.
My 68 convertible is the same way the 2 inner lights are bright al the time.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:45 PM
Subject: IML: bulbs for '68 taillights


> Hey Folks,
>
> I am trying to get all the bulbs in the taillights of my '68 conv. to
> match, in terms of brightness.  There are 6 bulbs in all; the 4 on the
> outside are dual filament (I think they're 1157s)-- when you just have
> the lights on only 1 filament is lit; when you apply the brakes, both
> filaments light up, doubling the brightness.
>
> Well, on my conv., the brightness of the inner 2 bulbs is equal to the
> other 4 when you have the brakes on-- in other words, too bright.  On my
> 4 dr. hardtop, they are all equal brightness.
>
> I checked the inner 2 on the 4 dr., and it's a 1095.  That number is in
> some GE and Sylvania parts books, but no one around here carries them,
> and there is no superceding number that anyone can find.
>
> These are single filament, listed as .51 amps (or watts).  I can't find
> anything close to that.
>
> Some books call for 1134s, but I think that's what I have in my conv.,
> which are too bright.
>
> Anybody have a good part# and a source to buy?
>
> Thanks, Mark
>
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