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10-23-2019, 09:49 PM | #21 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
Is anyone aware of a 6V LED bulb suitable for brake light use ??
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10-23-2019, 09:53 PM | #22 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
Yes. I have them in my Model A. I bought them from a guy from Australia who is always at Hershey and other swap meets.
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10-23-2019, 10:07 PM | #23 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
Mhsprecher - do you have contact info for the supplier ?
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10-24-2019, 01:40 AM | #24 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
The Model A suppliers such as Brattons and Snyders has LEDs.
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10-25-2019, 10:36 AM | #25 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
Just google "6v BA15S bulb". Here's one -
https://www.ledlight.com/63-miniatur...ra-bright.aspx Brake lights should be at least 300 lumens. Warm white better matches incandescent color. |
10-25-2019, 12:08 PM | #26 |
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I have the white ones in the parking lights and they work okay but sometimes they drop out, probably a grounding issue. I tried the red one in the stop light but the 32cp bulb was brighter so I stuck with it. Those bulbs are advertised at 450lm but they weren't bright enough for me. |
11-01-2019, 11:49 AM | #27 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
I've read that if you paint the inside of the bucket white instead of silver/metallic/no paint it's more reflective and in turn brighter. Is this true?
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11-01-2019, 01:12 PM | #28 |
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11-01-2019, 01:31 PM | #29 | |
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11-01-2019, 01:36 PM | #30 | |
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They are a plugin direct replacement in for the existing stop lamp. I also converted the tail lamp to LED What has really helped though is I installed a LED 3rd stop strip on my truck, on the tailgate. People really notice it, and do not come up behind me close when braking. I highly recommend using one. People are not used to looking for a small round brake light blended in with a license plate. If installing on a car my recommendation is to install it more directly in other drivers line of sight, instead of in the rear window. |
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11-03-2019, 09:37 AM | #31 | |
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Do you have a picture of adding the 3rd stop strip on your tailgate. Was thinking of doing something similar, or adding in rear window. |
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11-03-2019, 10:38 AM | #32 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
I just used Velcro for now to mount it teh brake strip to the tailgate, ran the wiring over to the existing stop/tail wiring and cable tied everything up. Wired it into the teacup tail/stop lamp. Just wanted to mount it quickly without drilling holes to try it. Wish the 3rd brake light also had a tail light in it. Will be permanently mounting it next year. I added clear tubing over the wiring to protect the wiring.
For very rare night driving, I have a farm implement magnetic base battery yellow LED light that I put on the Tailgate, put a very thin piece of vinyl over the magnets so it does not scratch/mar the paint. It can be selectable for flashing or constant on. It is very bright at night. Available on line or at Farm and Fleet/Tractor Supply, might find something suitable at Walmart. I prefer it lower and on the back of the A in others line of sight.. Have been behind As with the 3rd brake light in the windows. Did not think it was as noticeable. Last edited by 30 Closed Cab PU; 11-03-2019 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Added last info. |
11-03-2019, 10:51 AM | #33 |
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01-07-2020, 12:59 PM | #34 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
I installed the 1156 style LED red bulb as a brake light, but kept the original style lens with the amber top, as mentioned in post 12. Wow ! It really works well, but when not lit, the brake light looks stock.
Now I’d like to replace the tail and cowl lights with LED bulbs - does anyone know of a source for these ? I’m running the stock 6V electrical system. Many thanks - JIm |
01-07-2020, 01:41 PM | #35 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
Unless you have a high point show car I would go with the all red lens without the word stop (it blocks light). I would also install a second stop light. Using a yellow light for brakes might waste just enough time for other drivers to figure out it is not a turn signal that you would have an accident.
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01-07-2020, 03:21 PM | #36 |
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Re: Model A Brake Lights
I really try not to drive at night if I have to for some reason I hang one of those large triangular reflectors on the back of my ccpu attached to the canopy posts.
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