I found 1095s in stock at my local NAPA store.
In a 68, the inner two tail light bulbs are just that, tail light only, thus
the single filament. The outer two main bulbs are stop/turn lights also,
in addition to the tail light function, so they are indeed 1157s. The
marker lights are of course on only with the tail lights, and have single
filaments also.
Those fortunate few of us who enjoy owning the beautiful 67s get to enjoy
all 6 rear main bulbs functioning as tail AND stop lights, bringing a
dazzling red glow to the neighborhood areas which are fortunate to be able
to admire the beautiful 1967 rear ends.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 2:45 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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