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Stingray70 · 12-07-2021, 08:29 AM

Has anyone found an amber colored bulb for the cowl lights? I believe it is a #63. My cowl lights are used as turn signals and I want to keep the original lenses so thought a yellow bulb would be good. Has anyone done this? Source for the bulb? The car is 6v positive ground. Thanks guys

Badpuppy · 12-07-2021, 08:32 AM

Yellow bulbs only 12V. You can use 6V LED bulbs though, they come in amber.

Incognito-A · 12-07-2021, 08:41 AM

Yes, they do exist if you search eBay long enough.

Patrick L. · 12-07-2021, 09:04 AM

Try Bulbtown.com

alexiskai · 12-07-2021, 09:07 AM

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7587&cat=41942

BillCNC · 12-07-2021, 09:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray70

Has anyone found an amber colored bulb for the cowl lights? I believe it is a #63. My cowl lights are used as turn signals and I want to keep the original lenses so thought a yellow bulb would be good. Has anyone done this? Source for the bulb? The car is 6v positive ground. Thanks guys

I bought mine a couple of years back at CW Moss when I was passing them by one day. I bought like 4 of them and I just had my last spare go out. For some reason, they don't last long and the metal to the bulb joint seems weak, and the glass is a little loose. I think this time I'm going to go a different route and make my own using a translucent glass paint.

Regards
Bill

Big hammer · 12-07-2021, 09:32 AM

Anyone try coloring lights bulbs? maybe high heat lacquer?

redmodelt · 12-07-2021, 09:51 AM

You can buy glass die at the crafts stores. Should handle the on/off of the turn signals. Check the LED sellers, they may have bulbs in different colors.

6 Volt Negative Ground Chassis - Automotive LED Lights
(many of above LED's don't care which ground is used, but they do have a section for positive ground)
I have seen a number of amber colored bulb where the globe was painted from the suppliers, not all were amber glass.

31steve · 12-07-2021, 11:14 AM

I just used yellow enamel Testors model car paint and it is holding up well for five years now.

Anteek29 · 12-07-2021, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Try Bulbtown.com

Did a search there for 6 volt incandescent amber bulb...nothing

Stingray70 · 12-07-2021, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the good ideas guys. I thought about using glass paint but couldn't find it locally so gave up on that.

Has anyone used the led bulbs from Snyders?

Anteek29 · 12-07-2021, 04:58 PM

Thought about a lacquer spray but I don't believe it would take the heat.

goodcar · 12-07-2021, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray70

Has anyone found an amber colored bulb for the cowl lights? I believe it is a #63. My cowl lights are used as turn signals and I want to keep the original lenses so thought a yellow bulb would be good. Has anyone done this? Source for the bulb? The car is 6v positive ground. Thanks guys

Might try Restoration Supply Co.

CarlG · 12-08-2021, 12:01 AM

Mine are amber LED, but 12 volt. I think the place I got them in the UK has them in 6 volt as well. ([email protected])

BillCNC · 12-08-2021, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anteek29

Thought about a lacquer spray but I don't believe it would take the heat.

I have used Tamiya paints on Lexan RC car bodies, and will probably give this a try.

From Tamaiya web site: "These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas-powered R/C bodies."

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spray...lucent-orange/

Regards
Bill

Badpuppy · 12-08-2021, 08:59 AM

This should work well for cowl lights. Be sure to select the color.

https://www.ledlight.com/63-miniatur...ra-bright.aspx

Steves46 · 12-09-2021, 08:03 AM

I used a set of yellow bulb covers for my 55 F-100. 10 years and no problems. Although I can't recall where I go them (maybe E-Bay) check the link below if interested.

https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Meter-Li.../dp/B00SSC4NNC

Anteek29 · 12-09-2021, 09:42 PM

Thanks for that tip, Badpuppy!

1931 flamingo · 12-10-2021, 02:32 PM

Back in the early 60's when they first came out the parts manager at the Pont/Caddie dealership and I tried "tinting" the regular bulbs, didn't work.
Paul in CT

whirnot · 12-11-2021, 04:02 PM

I painted the bulbs with yellow paint, but I didn't like the look, you can see the yellow bulb. I now use as amber leds
Available from Amazon.

12-07-2021, 08:29 AM	#1
Stingray70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Western NC Posts: 211	Amber light bulb Has anyone found an amber colored bulb for the cowl lights? I believe it is a #63. My cowl lights are used as turn signals and I want to keep the original lenses so thought a yellow bulb would be good. Has anyone done this? Source for the bulb? The car is 6v positive ground. Thanks guys __________________ 1930 Standard Coupe

12-07-2021, 08:32 AM	#2
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Re: Amber light bulb Yellow bulbs only 12V. You can use 6V LED bulbs though, they come in amber.

12-07-2021, 08:41 AM	#3
Incognito-A Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Left Coast Posts: 211	Re: Amber light bulb Yes, they do exist if you search eBay long enough.

12-07-2021, 09:04 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Amber light bulb Try Bulbtown.com

12-07-2021, 09:07 AM	#5
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,350	Re: Amber light bulb https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7587&cat=41942

12-07-2021, 09:32 AM	#7
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Amber light bulb Anyone try coloring lights bulbs? maybe high heat lacquer? __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

12-07-2021, 09:51 AM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Amber light bulb You can buy glass die at the crafts stores. Should handle the on/off of the turn signals. Check the LED sellers, they may have bulbs in different colors. 6 Volt Negative Ground Chassis - Automotive LED Lights (many of above LED's don't care which ground is used, but they do have a section for positive ground) I have seen a number of amber colored bulb where the globe was painted from the suppliers, not all were amber glass. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

12-07-2021, 11:14 AM	#9
31steve Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 49	Re: Amber light bulb I just used yellow enamel Testors model car paint and it is holding up well for five years now.

12-07-2021, 04:46 PM	#11
Stingray70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Western NC Posts: 211	Re: Amber light bulb Thanks for the good ideas guys. I thought about using glass paint but couldn't find it locally so gave up on that. Has anyone used the led bulbs from Snyders? __________________ 1930 Standard Coupe

12-07-2021, 04:58 PM	#12
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Amber light bulb Thought about a lacquer spray but I don't believe it would take the heat. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

12-08-2021, 12:01 AM	#14
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Amber light bulb Mine are amber LED, but 12 volt. I think the place I got them in the UK has them in 6 volt as well. ([email protected]) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-08-2021, 08:59 AM	#16
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Re: Amber light bulb This should work well for cowl lights. Be sure to select the color. https://www.ledlight.com/63-miniatur...ra-bright.aspx

12-09-2021, 08:03 AM	#17
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: Amber light bulb I used a set of yellow bulb covers for my 55 F-100. 10 years and no problems. Although I can't recall where I go them (maybe E-Bay) check the link below if interested. https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Meter-Li.../dp/B00SSC4NNC __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

12-09-2021, 09:42 PM	#18
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Amber light bulb Thanks for that tip, Badpuppy! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

12-10-2021, 02:32 PM	#19
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: Amber light bulb Back in the early 60's when they first came out the parts manager at the Pont/Caddie dealership and I tried "tinting" the regular bulbs, didn't work. Paul in CT

12-11-2021, 04:02 PM	#20
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Amber light bulb I painted the bulbs with yellow paint, but I didn't like the look, you can see the yellow bulb. I now use as amber leds Available from Amazon. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

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