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Conaway2 · 01-11-2020, 06:55 PM

Does anyone know of a good source ? I’m looking for 6 volt bulbs - recently bought a couple that are forward-firing only, and they are not satisfactory.

Thanks - JIm

alexiskai · 01-11-2020, 06:59 PM

I got one of these, seems to work pretty well.

https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...oduct_id=18460

burner31 · 04-22-2020, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexiskai

I got one of these, seems to work pretty well.

https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...oduct_id=18460

That's what I use, try one in your dome light too.

Merc Cruzer · 01-11-2020, 07:00 PM

Jim;

They should have what you want:

https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-posi...ed-lights.aspx

Ted Duke · 01-11-2020, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

Jim;

They should have what you want:

https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-posi...ed-lights.aspx

What he said!
Ted

BillEbob · 01-16-2020, 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

Jim;

They should have what you want:

https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-posi...ed-lights.aspx

I JUST placed an order with this company. Waiting arrival.

Anteek29 · 01-12-2020, 12:05 PM

A big THANKS!

redmodelt · 01-12-2020, 07:36 PM

LEDLites;
Negative ground Model T, 6 volt system;

Watch the voltage! I got one of the 1129 (single contact even pin brake light) that can be used from 6 up to 24 volts. At 6 volts it puts out very little light. The one I found further down the list is 84776 and is for 6 volts. I have not ordered one yet to try. The 1158 even pin double contact brake/tail seem to be fine but do seem to have some flutter when the standard bulb L or R turn signal is flashing (I have duel taillight with separate tail lights/brake lights from turn signals). Many of the bulbs they have listed are not polarity sensitive so can be used - or + ground. Get the ones that are rated for the voltage you are using. They do have a good description when you click on the ones you are looking at. The 5 I got were shipped unboxed in a padded envelope, keeps the shipping cost down and arrived safe.

Conaway2 · 01-15-2020, 06:45 PM

Found the perfect bulbs - these work quite well for tail and cowl lights.

https://www.ledlight.com/1129-ba15s-...-2-6-watt.aspx

Jim

redmodelt · 01-15-2020, 08:04 PM

Are you running 12 volts? Those are the 1129 bulbs I was talking about.

Conaway2 · 01-15-2020, 08:41 PM

No - running the stock 6 volt system.

Badpuppy · 01-16-2020, 08:46 AM

I ordered 2 of those in 'warm' white for the taillights. Had a pair of bright white before, but fewer SMD chips. Didn't look right to me. Warm white is supposed to mimic incandescent light. We'll see. These are 6-24 volt bulbs, may dim with 6 volt battery-only due to harness/switch resistance. 6V doesn't leave much overhead for their built-in regulators.

Also have same size 6 volt amber bulbs in the cowls for turn signals (w/ 2-bulb headlights).

redmodelt · 01-16-2020, 11:44 AM

I ran the 1129 shown directly off a good battery for my test. 1129 would be for a stand alone brake light in brightness, the one I tested at 6V was more in the dim tail light range.

Conaway2 · 01-16-2020, 02:06 PM

Actually, the bulb I mentioned is too long for the cowl lights, but great for the tail light, and, if ordered in red, great for the brake light - even behind the amber lens - it’s I’ll lights up as bright red.

redmodelt · 01-16-2020, 09:49 PM

This is the one I am going to try next for single contact brake light;
https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx

marty in Ohio · 01-17-2020, 09:42 AM

After reading this post last week I ordered the LED bulb from Bert's. It came yesterday. WOW, what a difference!!
Marty

CC-Mo · 03-12-2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

After reading this post last week I ordered the LED bulb from Bert's. It came yesterday. WOW, what a difference!!
Marty

Did you do headlights & tail lights too? Are you 6 volt?
Any insight appreciated. I'm in the research phase. I'd like to settle on what is brightest for 6 volt. I'm currently getting my '30 fine tuned. Lights are next on my list.
As of now, I have (1) functioning light. A cowl light. Wife is tired of holding spotlight out the window when I drive! Lol.

NWinVT · 04-22-2020, 05:40 PM

@redmodelt, How did this light work out for you when it arrived?

single contact brake light;
https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx

Thanks!

NWinVT · 04-22-2020, 05:42 PM

@redmodelt, How did this bulb work out for you when it arrived?

single contact brake light;
https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx

Thanks!

redmodelt · 04-25-2020, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWinVT

@redmodelt, How did this bulb work out for you when it arrived?

single contact brake light;
https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx

Thanks!

I have not ordered it yet. Lots of other stuff going on, not just C-19. Plus not a lot of "play money" right now.

01-11-2020, 06:55 PM	#1
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights Does anyone know of a good source ? I’m looking for 6 volt bulbs - recently bought a couple that are forward-firing only, and they are not satisfactory. Thanks - JIm

01-11-2020, 06:59 PM	#2
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,357	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights I got one of these, seems to work pretty well. https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...oduct_id=18460

01-11-2020, 07:00 PM	#4
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,431	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights Jim; They should have what you want: https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-posi...ed-lights.aspx

01-12-2020, 12:05 PM	#7
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights A big THANKS! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

01-12-2020, 07:36 PM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights LEDLites; Negative ground Model T, 6 volt system; Watch the voltage! I got one of the 1129 (single contact even pin brake light) that can be used from 6 up to 24 volts. At 6 volts it puts out very little light. The one I found further down the list is 84776 and is for 6 volts. I have not ordered one yet to try. The 1158 even pin double contact brake/tail seem to be fine but do seem to have some flutter when the standard bulb L or R turn signal is flashing (I have duel taillight with separate tail lights/brake lights from turn signals). Many of the bulbs they have listed are not polarity sensitive so can be used - or + ground. Get the ones that are rated for the voltage you are using. They do have a good description when you click on the ones you are looking at. The 5 I got were shipped unboxed in a padded envelope, keeps the shipping cost down and arrived safe. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! Last edited by redmodelt; 01-15-2020 at 08:04 PM.

01-15-2020, 08:04 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights Are you running 12 volts? Those are the 1129 bulbs I was talking about. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-15-2020, 08:41 PM	#11
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights No - running the stock 6 volt system.

01-16-2020, 08:46 AM	#12
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,145	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights I ordered 2 of those in 'warm' white for the taillights. Had a pair of bright white before, but fewer SMD chips. Didn't look right to me. Warm white is supposed to mimic incandescent light. We'll see. These are 6-24 volt bulbs, may dim with 6 volt battery-only due to harness/switch resistance. 6V doesn't leave much overhead for their built-in regulators. Also have same size 6 volt amber bulbs in the cowls for turn signals (w/ 2-bulb headlights).

01-16-2020, 11:44 AM	#13
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights I ran the 1129 shown directly off a good battery for my test. 1129 would be for a stand alone brake light in brightness, the one I tested at 6V was more in the dim tail light range. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-16-2020, 02:06 PM	#14
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights Actually, the bulb I mentioned is too long for the cowl lights, but great for the tail light, and, if ordered in red, great for the brake light - even behind the amber lens - it’s I’ll lights up as bright red.

01-16-2020, 09:49 PM	#15
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights This is the one I am going to try next for single contact brake light; https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-17-2020, 09:42 AM	#16
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 757	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights After reading this post last week I ordered the LED bulb from Bert's. It came yesterday. WOW, what a difference!! Marty

04-22-2020, 05:40 PM	#18
NWinVT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights @redmodelt, How did this light work out for you when it arrived? single contact brake light; https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx Thanks!

04-22-2020, 05:42 PM	#19
NWinVT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2	Re: Looking for LED replacement bulbs for tail and cowl lights @redmodelt, How did this bulb work out for you when it arrived? single contact brake light; https://www.ledlight.com/1156-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx Thanks!