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Old 04-18-2014, 08:19 PM   #1
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Default 6v lamps????

Ok guys, here is an interesting thing I found today. Might be of help to the 6v guys.

I was going through the signal stat set up on my old Tonner and noticed that the lamps used in the sockets are different than those I can get at Napa. These lamps look the same as a larger single filament 6 volt bulb on the outside but the actual filament on the inside is 2 or more times the height on the inside. When you put power to these they produce 2 to 3 times the light which as we all know is helpful on a 6 volt system.

My question is where can I get some more of these, I would like some spares. I am guessing that they are not being produced, maybe someone has some sitting on a shelf?

Any of the old timers remember these?

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Old 04-18-2014, 08:30 PM   #2
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Your best bet is to look for them in flea markets.
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41panelmark, is there a # on those bulbs that are brighter?
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Old 04-19-2014, 07:43 AM   #4
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There are some bulbs that look the same but have higher candlepower (CP).

I have a lot of NOS 6V bulbs in boxes. If you post a picture maybe I can match it.
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Old 04-19-2014, 09:23 AM   #5
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thanks I will take a photo.
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Old 04-27-2014, 09:32 PM   #6
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Here is the photo of the lamp, note the size of the filaments. Even the smaller ones I found have tall wires compared to the new ones I bought from Napa.
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Old 04-27-2014, 09:48 PM   #7
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That could very well be a super bright bulb from Sacramento Vintage Ford. They are much brighter for 6 volts. They are what I use. Available here: http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...3-6sb&Category
Their candlepower is 14/50 whereas the NAPA bulbs are 3/21 cp as I believe that NOS bulbs are. That's almost 5 times as bright for the tail light and over twice as bright for the brake light.

Here is my study and comparison of the various options for 6 volt bulbs: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67558
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All my dual filament bulbs are 21 and 3 CP. I have some singles with 15 CP.

By the way, the size of the filament can be deceiving. It's the thinner filaments that are brighter. Don't judge a bulb by its filament.
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I would get pulled over by the cops regularly for my tail lights being out back when I ran the stock 3/21 cp bulbs but not since the Sacramento Ford Super Brights.
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I use the super bright 6 volt bulbs from Sacramento also. They are extremely brighter.
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Thanks guys.
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