Dull brake & turning signal lights-IMPROVED

[Displayman]

WE have a 1947 Mercury convertible that we converted from 6V to 12v to
improve starting, brighter lights, convertible top motor etc.
Our car is bright yellow with a tan top. In bright sunlight you cannot see
our brake lights or turning signal lights.
I painted all around the bulbs background with gloss silver hoping to reflect the light a little better. It didn't really make much difference.

Read about LED bulbs quite a bit, especially how much brighter they were.
Purchased some the other day. 68SMD stop- brake- tail- light bulbs for 12V to replace my old #1157's.
The difference in brightness was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! however, I didn't have any turn signals. I replaced the flashers with heavy duty
ones, and they work great!
I know some of the purist will dislike my upgrades, but the safety factor
in bright sunlight has improved greatly. Did not mean to offend anyone.
Hope this helps someone with similar weak light problems.
Bob-Hampshire, Illinois