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09-12-2021, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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'40 Ford LED Tail Lights
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Someone on here mentioned buying some LED's for his '40......I can't find the thread. Does anyone know where to buy the 6V LED ? Thx.....Mike |
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Mike: The thread you are looking for was started by Ken/Alabama on 9/2/21 and titled 6 volt bulbs. I hope this helps. I have some 1157's ordered myself, I think. Looking for numbers on dash lights now myself. Lawson
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09-12-2021, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: '40 Ford LED Tail Lights
A 1940 Ford 6V LED Tail light bulb" search search will prove very helpful as there are many bulb options.
For instance, check this out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/15331101208...RoCY9kQAvD_BwE and https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...RoC8XMQAvD_BwE and https://www.ledlight.com/g18-s25-2_6...-polarity.aspx Last edited by 19Fordy; 09-12-2021 at 11:18 AM. |
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The bulbs from superbrights say 9-14 volts. |
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09-12-2021, 02:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: '40 Ford LED Tail Lights
Here is the website for Ken Check: [email protected]
I installed them on my '41 4 years ago. They are terrific !!!! |
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09-13-2021, 06:55 AM | #7 |
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Got them from Amazon.
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Joe, If possible please post the website instead of the email address. Thanks.
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19 Fordy, I am sorry but all I have is this info from his business card
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petehoovie: I, and I'm certain many others as well, appreciate your enlarging some of these posts to give us all a better look at pictures, etc. Good on you. Lawson
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Thx very much !
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i ordered them from amazon a week ago they have been shipped expect 3 to 4 week delivery must be comming from china correct?
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Yep...mine shipped from China. Expect arrival in Oct.
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09-16-2021, 09:09 AM | #18 |
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i recieved bulbs from amazon thay dont work 6v+ ground trying to replace 1154 bulbs can anyone tell me where to get them
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09-16-2021, 09:31 AM | #19 |
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i just ordered 2 bulbs from ledlight.com acording to them they replace 1154 6v pos groung and they recommend red bulbs if you have red lens.will let you know how that work when i get them the are based in AZ usa
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09-18-2021, 07:37 AM | #21 |
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LED's are polarity sensitive, so you need to specify you're running positive earth when buying. There are some that are not polarity sensitive, but they must be specified.
I'm running LED's in the rear of my 41 (after seeing Merc Cuzers' vid- thank you Sir) and I can attest they are real attention getters. |
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Here is the bulb: https://www.ledlight.com/1157-miniat...se-60-smd.aspx Thought I would add a better picture, of the off set pins on the bulb, for clarity. Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 09-19-2021 at 09:35 AM. |
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Thanks Merc Cruzer,I am wondering if white or red would give the best results?
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I have always look at pictures as "they are worth a 1000 words" and should be self explanatory, and my original picture wasn't. So it is a better one for the file. |
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Well; back to square one. I need single contact tail light/brake light bulbs in my 35 PU, Unfortunately the numbers on the bulbs are illegible. I think the smaller one is a 63 and the larger one a 1073, but I'n mot sure about that. Can anyone give me the correct numbers for the bulbs I need so I can order LEDs. The set up on the 35 is a single contact with locking pins straight across from one another. One is larger for the brake light. One is smaller for the tag light.I unfortunately ordered dual contact bulbs, which are not what I need. I am slowly acquiring an unneeded collection of misc. LED bulbs.
NEVER MIND. I found both bulbs in LED. Larger one, cheap. Smaller one expensive. Go figger.
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recieved 2 bulbs from ledlight today both not working ,my 1154 bulbs work fine but not bright enought spent over $30 in bulbs made in china im done, buyer beware
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09-20-2021, 03:48 PM | #30 |
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I went to google and there were several sites. I got the positive ground led 6 volt bulbs I got them on ebay. 21.97 pls ship. They dont work. lol
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09-20-2021, 03:51 PM | #31 |
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Did you just put led bulbs in or was there other mods you did. I added 6 volt positive ground to my 48 coupe, they dont even come on at all.
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www.ledlight.com Contact by Email SALES & SUPPORT - [email protected] Contact by Phone Toll Free 1 (877) 283-5060 Local 1 (602) 997-0366 No mods, just plug and play. Just curious, have you tried using jumper wires from the bulbs to a battery, out of the car? I just looked back, and my purchase was 2 yeas ago. I just tried to call them and no answer for sales or support. I will try again tomorrow. I will post the response. If you guys used PAY PAL get a refund through them. Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 09-20-2021 at 07:19 PM. |
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im glad im not the only one having issues with these bulbs
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09-20-2021, 05:49 PM | #34 |
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Yes Pls let us know if these new ones from ledlight.com I got them and they dont work.
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09-20-2021, 05:52 PM | #35 |
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It seems some people who buy these bulbs have success and others dont. Is it a quality control issue?
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File off the offending lug, re-insert bulb and be on your way. Works every time.
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I got two ordered and on there way.I am real curious to see if they work.I will give an update when I try them.
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Called ledlight.com 1 (602) 997-0366, today and left a message. I will wait for a return call.
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He did mention that the offset pin bulbs are BAY15D Product Code: 64854 Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 09-22-2021 at 12:23 PM. |
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i called ledlight today and told the genteman my led bulbs were not working ,he informed me i would need a load equlizer for each bulb there are an adtional 2.50ea and installed in the wire leading to the bulb and they get hot besides ,its getting more complacated so im sending my led bulbs back for a refund , so if your led bulbs dont work you will need there load equilzer X2..me im buying 6v bright incondesent bulb 50/14 cp @.80 cents each
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Have not tried running a direct wire ground back to the tail/brake light housing yet but I anticipate that would be a solution for max lumens. The other thought I had is perhaps the hydraulic brake switch has high resistance.
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ledlight's response, is very interesting, since I bought my led bulbs from them and they work perfectly, without any "load equalizers"! |
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I wonder if the load equalizer is not just the extra load you need to make a regular signal flasher work as the leds do not have enough draw to make a standard flasher work.
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thats excatly what ledlight told me , what i dont understand is they work for some and not for others on the same car in my case a 40 ford without the load equalizer ? |
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The load resistor, is only a turn signal issue, not a basic function issue. |
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I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and they wont be here until mid-October !! From China of course. You'd think these guys would stock "some" of them here. I'll advise if they are any good when I finally get them.
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