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Ron K · 11-08-2013, 09:21 AM

I use LED replacements on my early 12v cars for safety because they are so much brighter. I did a search on this forum for lights to replace the 6 volt taillights in my '40 Lincoln but got no hits. Does anybody know if they are making them for our early cars?

flathead 53 · 11-08-2013, 09:35 AM

I found extra bright tail light bulbs 6 volt on ebay, they are very bright using them on my 53 f-100,work great

Old Henry · 11-08-2013, 10:14 AM

If you're looking for a combination brake and tail light here's the best I've found, 14/50 CP: http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...3-6sb&Category

OLD...BILL · 11-08-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron K

I use LED replacements on my early 12v cars for safety because they are so much brighter. I did a search on this forum for lights to replace the 6 volt taillights in my '40 Lincoln but got no hits. Does anybody know if they are making them for our early cars?

Google; superbrightleds.com... they make and sell em all....OLD....BILL

Old Henry · 11-08-2013, 04:07 PM

Here is a most excellent thread (if I do say so myself

) fully discussing the difference between LED's, Halogens, and Super Bright Incandescents with pictures showing the differences: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67558

mike42 · 11-08-2013, 05:02 PM

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Ron Sacramento vintage ford just called me this week as they are in stock now. I used some good LED's for my 40 and they work pretty good. All 6 volt.

Old Redneck · 11-08-2013, 05:28 PM

Thank you I ordered a set for my 40 and 50 Ford tail lights. Hope that helps.

L78CHEVELLE · 11-08-2013, 06:46 PM

I purchased some 6 volt LED bulbs for my 1940 Ford dash. The light from the LED bulbs is a narrow beam and is a white blueish light instead of the mellow soft wide tan light I get from the original 51 bulbs. The LED bulb is not any brighter than the original bulbs. I took out the LED bulbs and put back the original 51 bulbs. I installed 6 volt Halogen bulbs for tail and brake lights and they are much brighter.

40fconvt · 11-08-2013, 07:26 PM

If you don't mind spending a little more for rear end safety look at lambertenterprises.com they make 6 volt kits for a lot of cars. The kit in my 40 tail lights from them is the best I have seen.

11-08-2013, 09:21 AM	#1
Ron K Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 17	6 Volt LED Lights I use LED replacements on my early 12v cars for safety because they are so much brighter. I did a search on this forum for lights to replace the 6 volt taillights in my '40 Lincoln but got no hits. Does anybody know if they are making them for our early cars?

11-08-2013, 09:35 AM	#2
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights I found extra bright tail light bulbs 6 volt on ebay, they are very bright using them on my 53 f-100,work great

11-08-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights If you're looking for a combination brake and tail light here's the best I've found, 14/50 CP: http://www.vintageford.com/part_sear...3-6sb&Category __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness Last edited by Old Henry; 11-08-2013 at 10:20 AM.*

11-08-2013, 04:07 PM	#5
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights Here is a most excellent thread (if I do say so myself ) fully discussing the difference between LED's, Halogens, and Super Bright Incandescents with pictures showing the differences: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67558 __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

11-08-2013, 05:02 PM	#6
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,599	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ron Sacramento vintage ford just called me this week as they are in stock now. I used some good LED's for my 40 and they work pretty good. All 6 volt.

11-08-2013, 05:28 PM	#7
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights Thank you I ordered a set for my 40 and 50 Ford tail lights. Hope that helps.

11-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#8
L78CHEVELLE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Kentucky Posts: 356	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights I purchased some 6 volt LED bulbs for my 1940 Ford dash. The light from the LED bulbs is a narrow beam and is a white blueish light instead of the mellow soft wide tan light I get from the original 51 bulbs. The LED bulb is not any brighter than the original bulbs. I took out the LED bulbs and put back the original 51 bulbs. I installed 6 volt Halogen bulbs for tail and brake lights and they are much brighter.

11-08-2013, 07:26 PM	#9
40fconvt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denver Co. Posts: 14	Re: 6 Volt LED Lights If you don't mind spending a little more for rear end safety look at lambertenterprises.com they make 6 volt kits for a lot of cars. The kit in my 40 tail lights from them is the best I have seen.