led tail light bulbs
 

I did a search and came up empty.


Looking for a source for led tail light bulbs for 40 Ford 6V.
Any help appreciated.
Paul in CT

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

Paul, I'd tried one of these in my '36 just to see the difference it might make between it and the stock bulb on the opposite side of the car.
Car has all new wiring, soldered connections and GREAT grounds.
I could see zero difference in a blacked out shop.
In my opinion, do not waste your money.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

I put some real white paper around my bulbs to brighten it up a little more.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

Conversion to 6 volt LED on my 53' Merc. Hope it helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boAThNtv3Qg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwQmapDcgoI

https://www.ledlight.com/g18-s25-2_6...-polarity.aspx

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

Try painting the inside of light white helped my 47

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

Try Restoration Supply Co in Escondido Calif.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

I don't know about 6V but I put some complete 12V LED light conversions in the rear of my 40 and there was a significant increase in brightness, much safer.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

i have found that LED bulbs used with certain stock lenses don't always work. Tried this on my '48 and there was no difference. I finally went with the LED inserts which have their own lens from United Pacific. World of difference.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

I got mine on eBay from China, found all sorts or them for pretty cheap money.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

LED bulbs have a light frequency (cycles) that is not compatible with many OEM light lenses. LEDs will not penetrate certain glass/plastic chemistries.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

LEDs that are part of the red lens are super bright, no doubt about it. I cant comment on bulbs.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

I have the stock clear parking light lenses on the front of my '48. The LED bulbs work perfect with the clear lens , but didn't work with the stock red tail light lens.

Re: led tail light bulbs
 

So far in my 53' Merc, I now have LED, taillights (brake, turn signal and back up), fog lights and head lights. Each of the applications, are now brightener than the original bulbs and I am happy with them. The car has maintained it's original appearance, which was a primary criteria when I started the LED conversion project.