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dean333 · 02-06-2024, 02:48 PM

New LED’s really bright with inside of housings painted white.

19Fordy · 02-06-2024, 04:05 PM

Which photo is the LED.? Photo on left looks like it's not red. Might be the camera.

dean333 · 02-06-2024, 05:45 PM

The one on the left looks brighter because of the light shining through the clear part of the top of the lens to illuminate the license plate.

Model51 · 02-06-2024, 06:32 PM

What's a good source for the correct LED bulbs? I've used Classic and Vintage Bulbs (located in Australia) but haven't received any reply to emails about buying more bulbs. I found LogoLite but haven't tried them. Any suggestions for a good supplier?

dean333 · 02-06-2024, 06:51 PM

I got mine from Amazon, $50 off of you get an Amazon Visa card and free returns. Also from LBCarCo.com

Ken/Alabama · 02-06-2024, 07:20 PM

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Yes, got them in my 40s.

pbsdaddy · 02-06-2024, 07:41 PM

Just remember, when you use LEDs for turn signals, they work much better with the proper flasher unit. The flashers are easy to get. Any truck stop or truck supply outlet will carry the correct one. They don't work with 6 volt applications and I found with my 49 F1, I had to bump the idle speed up just a little, to get them to flash properly.

Dan in MI · 02-06-2024, 07:45 PM

Try LEDLIGHT.com They have the correct 6 volt positive ground bulbs and flasher.

drolston · 02-06-2024, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Yes, got them in my 40s.

What!? They have LEDs that fit dash light sockets!. Do they have 12v positive ground?
Unless the sun is over my shoulder, I have to use a flashlight to read the gauges on my '41. Maybe because of low contrast between red needles and gold/amber instrument face. Maybe because I need cataract surgery.

Ken/Alabama · 02-06-2024, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by drolston

What!? They have LEDs that fit dash light sockets!. Do they have 12v positive ground?
Unless the sun is over my shoulder, I have to use a flashlight to read the gauges on my '41. Maybe because of low contrast between red needles and gold/amber instrument face. Maybe because I need cataract surgery.

Don’t know about 12 volt. Mine are 6 volt and fit in the sockets just fine.

Model51 · 02-07-2024, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the additional vendor names. Looks like most of the bulbs are both positive and negative ground and also 6 and 12 volts so they should work in most applications.

51woodie · 02-07-2024, 10:07 AM

It's good to know who the vendors are, but part numbers would be helpful as well. I find it is better to have information from someone who has used/fitted the specific part, than looking in a catalogue or on line, and ordering something that may not work or fit.

drolston · 02-07-2024, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Don’t know about 12 volt. Mine are 6 volt and fit in the sockets just fine.

Source? Part number? Thanks!

Ken/Alabama · 02-07-2024, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drolston

Source? Part number? Thanks!

Got them on Amazon .

petehoovie · 02-07-2024, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Got them on Amazon .

jers36 · 02-07-2024, 11:03 PM

I just replaced my tail light bulbs in my 36 pickup purchased from ledlight.com'

original # 1129 use 68576 1 1/2" long or 97869 approx. 2" long the 97869 is the brightest but is a tight fit between the socket & lens be sure and check it.

Original # 63 use 78747 both of these replacements are 6 volt and are straight pin single contact. They work fine

ndnchf · 02-08-2024, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in MI

Try LEDLIGHT.com They have the correct 6 volt positive ground bulbs and flasher.

This is where I got mine too (not to be confused with LEDlights.com which is a different company). I also got their LED compatible flasher. My 6v positive ground lights are great, the turn signals work fine and the generator output is set very low, yet still provides a positive charge with the lights on. Its a win-win situation ��

Merc Cruzer · 02-08-2024, 08:24 AM

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petehoovie · 02-08-2024, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnchf

This is where I got mine too (not to be confused with LEDlights.com which is a different company). I also got their LED compatible flasher. My 6v positive ground lights are great, the turn signals work fine and the generator output is set very low, yet still provides a positive charge with the lights on. Its a win-win situation ��

av8coupe · 02-09-2024, 02:13 AM

How do the flasher units handle a mix of bulbs, i.e., led brake/tail light with standard tungsten front turn signals?

02-06-2024, 04:05 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: LED bulbs Which photo is the LED.? Photo on left looks like it's not red. Might be the camera.

02-06-2024, 05:45 PM	#3
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 863	Re: LED bulbs The one on the left looks brighter because of the light shining through the clear part of the top of the lens to illuminate the license plate. __________________ Tim Carlig Last edited by dean333; 02-06-2024 at 05:51 PM.

02-06-2024, 06:32 PM	#4
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: LED bulbs What's a good source for the correct LED bulbs? I've used Classic and Vintage Bulbs (located in Australia) but haven't received any reply to emails about buying more bulbs. I found LogoLite but haven't tried them. Any suggestions for a good supplier? __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

02-06-2024, 06:51 PM	#5
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 863	Re: LED bulbs I got mine from Amazon, $50 off of you get an Amazon Visa card and free returns. Also from LBCarCo.com __________________ Tim Carlig

02-06-2024, 07:41 PM	#7
pbsdaddy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: From Pittsburgh, now call Delaware home Posts: 21	Re: LED bulbs Just remember, when you use LEDs for turn signals, they work much better with the proper flasher unit. The flashers are easy to get. Any truck stop or truck supply outlet will carry the correct one. They don't work with 6 volt applications and I found with my 49 F1, I had to bump the idle speed up just a little, to get them to flash properly.

02-06-2024, 07:45 PM	#8
Dan in MI Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 80	Re: LED bulbs Try LEDLIGHT.com They have the correct 6 volt positive ground bulbs and flasher.

02-07-2024, 08:42 AM	#11
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: LED bulbs Thanks for the additional vendor names. Looks like most of the bulbs are both positive and negative ground and also 6 and 12 volts so they should work in most applications. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

02-07-2024, 10:07 AM	#12
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: LED bulbs It's good to know who the vendors are, but part numbers would be helpful as well. I find it is better to have information from someone who has used/fitted the specific part, than looking in a catalogue or on line, and ordering something that may not work or fit.

02-07-2024, 11:03 PM	#16
jers36 Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 31	Re: LED bulbs I just replaced my tail light bulbs in my 36 pickup purchased from ledlight.com' original # 1129 use 68576 1 1/2" long or 97869 approx. 2" long the 97869 is the brightest but is a tight fit between the socket & lens be sure and check it. Original # 63 use 78747 both of these replacements are 6 volt and are straight pin single contact. They work fine

02-08-2024, 08:24 AM	#18
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,429	Re: LED bulbs LedLight.com P.O. Box 82626, Phoenix, AZ 85071 Business Hours Phones and Live Support Toll Free (877) 283-5060 Local (602) 997-0366 9am-3pm Monday-Friday (MST) Contact by Email SALES & SUPPORT - [email protected] Contact by Phone Contact by Fax Fax 1 (602) 861-4088 My headlight, tail light, flasher, dash light ans fog light bulbs all came from them. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...56#post1798056 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boAThNtv3Qg https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...33#post1785333 Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 02-08-2024 at 08:46 PM.

02-09-2024, 02:13 AM	#20
av8coupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilbraham MA Posts: 151	Re: LED bulbs How do the flasher units handle a mix of bulbs, i.e., led brake/tail light with standard tungsten front turn signals?