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Old 05-14-2021, 02:49 PM   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 05-14-2021, 04:22 PM   #2
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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
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.
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Old 05-14-2021, 06:23 PM   #3
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I put some real white paper around my bulbs to brighten it up a little more.
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Old 05-14-2021, 07:43 PM   #4
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Conversion to 6 volt LED on my 53' Merc. Hope it helps.

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Old 05-14-2021, 08:05 PM   #5
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Try painting the inside of light white helped my 47
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Old 05-14-2021, 08:34 PM   #6
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I did a search and came up empty.


Looking for a source for led tail light bulbs for 40 Ford 6V.
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Paul in CT
Try Restoration Supply Co in Escondido Calif.
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Old 05-15-2021, 10:43 AM   #7
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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.

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Old 05-15-2021, 12:14 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 05-16-2021, 07:44 PM   #9
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I got mine on eBay from China, found all sorts or them for pretty cheap money.
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Old 05-17-2021, 02:11 PM   #10
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LED bulbs have a light frequency (cycles) that is not compatible with many OEM light lenses. LEDs will not penetrate certain glass/plastic chemistries.
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Old 05-17-2021, 02:41 PM   #11
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LEDs that are part of the red lens are super bright, no doubt about it. I cant comment on bulbs.
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Old 05-17-2021, 03:55 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 05-17-2021, 03:59 PM   #13
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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.
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