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Old 08-20-2013, 10:02 PM   #1
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What voltage bulbs are needed for a 57 instrument panel??
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12 volts
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Thanks Jeff. I know my question was a bit dumb but I wasn't sure if Ford reduced the gauge panel voltage down to 6v or not.
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The gauges are 6 volt the exception was 1956 (one year only) until about 1980 when they changed to 12 volt, but the bulbs are 12 volt from 1956 and up.
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