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adileo · 07-28-2014, 02:39 PM

I have a stock 39 and I now see they sell 6 volt (51 bulb) LED tail lights that look stock - Any one use them?

Likes? Dislikes?

I would think responses would be all positive but before I buy, I'd like to hear some feedback

Thanks

Old Henry · 07-28-2014, 02:49 PM

Before buying you may want to review this thread where I tested LED's and compared them to halogens and Sacramento Vintage Ford's super bright incandescents (what I and many have found to be best). https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67558

scooder · 07-28-2014, 03:14 PM

I think he's talking about the lenses that have a bunch of leds built into them, rather than the bulb replacements in your thread.
Martin.

adileo · 07-28-2014, 03:23 PM

Correct there are 51 lights built in the 1939 replacement tail light

dean from bozeman · 07-30-2014, 10:29 PM

I, too, am interested in the answer(s) to that question for my '39.

Also, what do they mean by "rapid fire"?

Thanks.

Dean

koates · 07-31-2014, 04:42 AM

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Hi there, I have tried those multi LED lens type in my 6 volt 34 ford. They only make those in 12 volt and so are not at full brilliance on 6 to 8 volts. They are also very directional. If you move off to the left or right they become quite dull. Not very good in my opinion. My car has standard bulbs which work quite well especially if you paint the inside of the light white. Regards, Kevin.

adileo · 07-31-2014, 05:46 AM

koates /oldHenry thanks I spoke to a third friend who also stated painting inside white makes a huge difference. You guys saved me $80+ bucks - I will first paint white and then see if I need to go with the super bright.

dean suggest you do same.

BTW - the clear running lights I added are as bright as modern day headlights - very pleased.

Bruno · 07-31-2014, 07:22 AM

Good option is to install a "Brakelighter" - strip of LED lights you mount in rear window - at a good height for easy visibility - come in 6 volt.

42panel · 07-31-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Good option is to install a "Brakelighter" - strip of LED lights you mount in rear window - at a good height for easy visibility - come in 6 volt.

Highly recommended option. Easy to wire.

07-28-2014, 02:39 PM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	6 volt LED tail lights I have a stock 39 and I now see they sell 6 volt (51 bulb) LED tail lights that look stock - Any one use them? Likes? Dislikes? I would think responses would be all positive but before I buy, I'd like to hear some feedback Thanks

07-28-2014, 02:49 PM	#2
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights Before buying you may want to review this thread where I tested LED's and compared them to halogens and Sacramento Vintage Ford's super bright incandescents (what I and many have found to be best). https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67558 __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

07-28-2014, 03:14 PM	#3
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights I think he's talking about the lenses that have a bunch of leds built into them, rather than the bulb replacements in your thread. Martin.

07-28-2014, 03:23 PM	#4
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights Correct there are 51 lights built in the 1939 replacement tail light

07-30-2014, 10:29 PM	#5
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights I, too, am interested in the answer(s) to that question for my '39. Also, what do they mean by "rapid fire"? Thanks. Dean

07-31-2014, 04:42 AM	#6
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,078	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi there, I have tried those multi LED lens type in my 6 volt 34 ford. They only make those in 12 volt and so are not at full brilliance on 6 to 8 volts. They are also very directional. If you move off to the left or right they become quite dull. Not very good in my opinion. My car has standard bulbs which work quite well especially if you paint the inside of the light white. Regards, Kevin.

07-31-2014, 05:46 AM	#7
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights koates /oldHenry thanks I spoke to a third friend who also stated painting inside white makes a huge difference. You guys saved me $80+ bucks - I will first paint white and then see if I need to go with the super bright. dean suggest you do same. BTW - the clear running lights I added are as bright as modern day headlights - very pleased.

07-31-2014, 07:22 AM	#8
Bruno Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 86	Re: 6 volt LED tail lights Good option is to install a "Brakelighter" - strip of LED lights you mount in rear window - at a good height for easy visibility - come in 6 volt.