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lake_harley · 11-17-2020, 02:04 PM

I'm re-doing the instrument panel in my '30 Coupe (oval speedometer), and I need a bulb for the light in the center of the instrument panel. I'm converting to 12V so need a different bulb. Somehow, I've misplaced the old 6V bulb so I don't have a sample to look for something similar. The socket is made for a double contact for the bulb, which is just a bit odd to me for a single filament bulb. I've looked in several supplier's websites and only find single contact bulbs (3 C.P.) for instrument panel lights.

The socket has two set screws from the back of the socket to retain the wires in the two terminals. Does that sound stock, or has someone substituted a different light? It has a bullet-shaped chrome cap that pulls off to get to the bulb.

Maybe someone can offer guidance?

Lynn

11-17-2020, 02:04 PM	#1
lake_harley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Uniontown, MO Posts: 102	Instrument Panel Light I'm re-doing the instrument panel in my '30 Coupe (oval speedometer), and I need a bulb for the light in the center of the instrument panel. I'm converting to 12V so need a different bulb. Somehow, I've misplaced the old 6V bulb so I don't have a sample to look for something similar. The socket is made for a double contact for the bulb, which is just a bit odd to me for a single filament bulb. I've looked in several supplier's websites and only find single contact bulbs (3 C.P.) for instrument panel lights. The socket has two set screws from the back of the socket to retain the wires in the two terminals. Does that sound stock, or has someone substituted a different light? It has a bullet-shaped chrome cap that pulls off to get to the bulb. Maybe someone can offer guidance? Lynn