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DD931 · 03-17-2016, 04:38 PM

I'm in the process of installing turn signals on my '48 F-1. want to use the actual parking lights rather than add some independently. I want to use two wires so that I can get the higher candlepower for the turn signals so they can be seen better during the daytime. So, I need to replace the sockets. I don't want to use the originals unless I have to because they are not configured for the offset pins on the new bulb bases (1154 bulbs). So, the question is: How are the sockets removed/replaced? I have new sockets (actually for tail lights, but should work). It looks like they just drive in/out, but before I attack them with a hammer I want some insight from one (or more) of you sage folks who may have done a socket replacement before!! Thanks for your insights!! And yes, a fallback is to use the original sockets with two wires and grind one pin off the bulbs. Effective, but I'd like to do better!!

03-17-2016, 04:38 PM	#1
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Light socket removal/replacement I'm in the process of installing turn signals on my '48 F-1. want to use the actual parking lights rather than add some independently. I want to use two wires so that I can get the higher candlepower for the turn signals so they can be seen better during the daytime. So, I need to replace the sockets. I don't want to use the originals unless I have to because they are not configured for the offset pins on the new bulb bases (1154 bulbs). So, the question is: How are the sockets removed/replaced? I have new sockets (actually for tail lights, but should work). It looks like they just drive in/out, but before I attack them with a hammer I want some insight from one (or more) of you sage folks who may have done a socket replacement before!! Thanks for your insights!! And yes, a fallback is to use the original sockets with two wires and grind one pin off the bulbs. Effective, but I'd like to do better!!