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Don S · 09-27-2010, 09:43 PM

Any one out there found a bulb that is not as bright as the GE 89 that I have for my dash light?. It is a single pole 12volt bulb,in the original holder. I find it to be very bright,would like less glare,but still need it at night. Thanks Don

Bruce Adams · 09-27-2010, 10:09 PM

I rotate the cap on my late 1931's dash light to control and direct the light.

MikeK · 09-27-2010, 10:18 PM

Try a light spray of white rattle can paint.

Richard in Anaheim CA · 09-27-2010, 11:09 PM

i find it is not only too bright, it gets VERY hot. I just touch the cover gingerly for a second or so for a quick look and then off. Actually I prefer a flash light {:>)

Richard

Mike V. Florida · 09-27-2010, 11:46 PM

Go to your nearest high school and ask the theatre department for some amber colored gel. It is the plastic that they put in spot lights to change the color. By adding layers you can dim the light.

Mustang · 09-28-2010, 12:14 AM

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GE 67 - same basic specs except HD filament with 4 candle power instead of 6.
Longer expected life - 5000 hrs instead of 750. (Could be a touch larger diameter).
You might have to find an aircraft supplier if the automotive guys don't have them.
I used to dip my dash light bulbs in blue paint to cut down the glare.
They smell like hot paint for a while though.

Regards
Art

MikeK · 09-28-2010, 08:05 AM

Here is the 28V 6 cp. version of the #89 12V 6 cp. lamp.
Link to GE 623 lamp
On 12V it will just glow amber and will give you only 2.3 watts.

Special Coupe Frank · 09-28-2010, 08:19 AM

# 67 should still be readily available; it was the standard "license plate light" bulb from 1956 until the wedge based bulbs came along in the late '80s...

Should be a 3 to 4 Candlepower lamp, equivalent to the OEM # 63 six-volt.

V4F · 09-28-2010, 08:30 AM

i use a 12v on my 6v system . works great . ......... steve

Paul from Maine · 09-28-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by steve norcal

i use a 12v on my 6v system . works great . ......... steve

That's what I did, too. Just right and runs cool.

Don S · 09-28-2010, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the info,I will see if our local auto shops carry the 623 or 67.I will let you all know how it works out Thanks

09-27-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 247	Dash light, too bright Any one out there found a bulb that is not as bright as the GE 89 that I have for my dash light?. It is a single pole 12volt bulb,in the original holder. I find it to be very bright,would like less glare,but still need it at night. Thanks Don

09-27-2010, 10:09 PM	#2
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Dash light, too bright I rotate the cap on my late 1931's dash light to control and direct the light.

09-27-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Dash light, too bright Try a light spray of white rattle can paint.

09-27-2010, 11:09 PM	#4
Richard in Anaheim CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 552	Re: Dash light, too bright i find it is not only too bright, it gets VERY hot. I just touch the cover gingerly for a second or so for a quick look and then off. Actually I prefer a flash light {:>) Richard

09-27-2010, 11:46 PM	#5
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Dash light, too bright Go to your nearest high school and ask the theatre department for some amber colored gel. It is the plastic that they put in spot lights to change the color. By adding layers you can dim the light. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

09-28-2010, 12:14 AM	#6
Mustang Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 63	Re: Dash light, too bright Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) GE 67 - same basic specs except HD filament with 4 candle power instead of 6. Longer expected life - 5000 hrs instead of 750. (Could be a touch larger diameter). You might have to find an aircraft supplier if the automotive guys don't have them. I used to dip my dash light bulbs in blue paint to cut down the glare. They smell like hot paint for a while though. Regards Art

09-28-2010, 08:05 AM	#7
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Dash light, too bright *Here is the 28V 6 cp. version of the #89 12V 6 cp. lamp.* Link to GE 623 lamp On 12V it will just glow amber and will give you only 2.3 watts.

09-28-2010, 08:19 AM	#8
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Dash light, too bright # 67 should still be readily available; it was the standard "license plate light" bulb from 1956 until the wedge based bulbs came along in the late '80s... Should be a 3 to 4 Candlepower lamp, equivalent to the OEM # 63 six-volt. Last edited by Special Coupe Frank; 09-28-2010 at 08:31 AM.

09-28-2010, 08:30 AM	#9
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Dash light, too bright i use a 12v on my 6v system . works great . ......... steve __________________ V4f

09-28-2010, 11:05 AM	#11
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 247	Re: Dash light, too bright Thanks for the info,I will see if our local auto shops carry the 623 or 67.I will let you all know how it works out Thanks