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mfirth · 11-04-2018, 06:11 PM

Seems to me, that i read somewhere that Harley Davidson has a 6 v bulb that can be used in 52/53 ford tail lights that has a brighter stop/turn filament.
Anyone know anything about that ? Tried the ones from Mac's, along with 2 other guys & they worked backwards....more China j---K. Thanks in advance!!!
m

Step-down · 11-04-2018, 06:13 PM

Snyder,s has them ....

Jack E/NJ · 11-04-2018, 06:19 PM

Which part numbers did you try from ecklers mac's? Jack E/NJ

mfirth · 11-05-2018, 10:42 AM

Hi Jack, Mac's #13466-1154hp. Thats what they said was correct, and as i said 2 other guys had the same results i did. ???? m

mfirth · 11-05-2018, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the info, Step Down. And i am with you about....HE is risen ! mike

Jack E/NJ · 11-05-2018, 01:53 PM

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This seems to be a standard #1154 dual filament 6v bulb that is made by many name brand manufacturers like Sylvania. You can probably pick them up at NAPA or Amazon but I'm not sure they'll be any brighter. You can get much brighter 6V LED replacements that fit the standard 1154 base but I'm not sure you want to go that route. Jack E/NJ

joe 1950 · 11-05-2018, 02:02 PM

had the same problem with those from ecklers , junk

rotorwrench · 11-05-2018, 02:23 PM

It's getting harder and harder to find a GE1154 or 1154 bulb that is manufactured in the US (mostly NOS stuff). Even GE has them made outside the USA but they seem to be good quality still. HD hasn't used a 6-volt bulb since the early 60s so I doubt that they have anything manufactured for them in that voltage any longer. The 1154 was the standard tail & front turn signal bulb for 6-volt cars for many years. The GE catalog might have a higher candle power bulb but I haven't looked. Most were set by DOT regulations. No more and no less candle power in the years used. The later LED ones are likely too large to fit in most lamp housings.

fsacht · 11-05-2018, 06:12 PM

I bought 6 volt LED's for my '49 Ford taillight/turn/brake lights. Replaced 1154's with 6 volt red Led's. Bright enough on tailight to be backup lights and super on high filament. Well worth $6.00 each

1157 (BAY15D) LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs

JSeery · 11-05-2018, 06:52 PM

The link is for 1157 bulbs, not 1154. Do the 1157 LEDs come in 6 volt? All the ones I checked required 10+ volts (one is 9+).

Jack E/NJ · 11-05-2018, 07:00 PM

There you go. My LEDs are 12volt but still fit the same 1154/1157 base. Superbright compared to the old dim 1154 or 1157 incandescent bulbs. Maybe so bright that anybody who is anybody in the period correct antique world will know that you're not using period correct incandescent bulbs. 8^) Jack E/NJ

Jack E/NJ · 11-05-2018, 07:02 PM

12-volt 1157 bulbs/leds and 6-volt 1154 bulbs/leds fit in the same base. Jack E/NJ

JSeery · 11-05-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack E/NJ

12-volt 1157 bulbs/leds and 6-volt 1154 bulbs/leds fit in the same base. Jack E/NJ

Yep, but the minimum voltages listed are 9-10 volts. I'm sure they would light up on less, but not what I would consider a "bright" bulb.

JSeery · 11-05-2018, 07:35 PM

This is listed as a 6v bulb. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...car-bulbs/508/

A bones · 11-05-2018, 08:18 PM

Check to see what Ron Francis offers. I believe they had a better 12 volt bulb. They might have your answer in a 6 volt. Good Luck

bo8109b · 11-05-2018, 09:07 PM

Sacramento Vintage Ford sells a Super Brite Bulb, 14/50CP for tail lights that I have used on three Fords to date. Part# 06143-6SB under 32-48 catagory. They're 6V used up through 1955.

fsacht · 11-05-2018, 09:22 PM

The bag my 6 volt red LED 1157 came in says on the label - 1157-R19-6V Volts 6 Viewangle 15 degree RED Polarized superbrightleds.com sku is 847781016918.
When these are on in turn or brake they don't dip my ammeter. I put white ones in front but they draw so little current they don't heat the bimetal in the flasher can So I put the 1154's back in the front park/turn socket and am running the LED's on rear only. You'll be amazed.

fortyonerag · 11-05-2018, 10:47 PM

Do they work with positive earth?

Newc · 11-05-2018, 11:30 PM

Hi all; Chev's of the Forties [Vancouver, WA] lists 1154 [6V] Halogen bulbs also 1157 [12v] Halogen, these are not LED. I expect to try some in the future. Newc

mfirth · 11-06-2018, 07:35 AM

WOW, and thanks everyone for the info !!! Very much appreciated !
Be blessed guys, and have a GR8 day ! mike

11-04-2018, 06:13 PM	#2
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Snyder,s has them .... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

11-04-2018, 06:19 PM	#3
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Which part numbers did you try from ecklers mac's? Jack E/NJ

11-05-2018, 10:42 AM	#4
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Hi Jack, Mac's #13466-1154hp. Thats what they said was correct, and as i said 2 other guys had the same results i did. ???? m

11-05-2018, 10:45 AM	#5
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Thanks for the info, Step Down. And i am with you about....HE is risen ! mike

11-05-2018, 02:02 PM	#7
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords had the same problem with those from ecklers , junk

11-04-2018, 06:11 PM	#1
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Seems to me, that i read somewhere that Harley Davidson has a 6 v bulb that can be used in 52/53 ford tail lights that has a brighter stop/turn filament. Anyone know anything about that ? Tried the ones from Mac's, along with 2 other guys & they worked backwards....more China j---K. Thanks in advance!!! m

11-05-2018, 02:23 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords It's getting harder and harder to find a GE1154 or 1154 bulb that is manufactured in the US (mostly NOS stuff). Even GE has them made outside the USA but they seem to be good quality still. HD hasn't used a 6-volt bulb since the early 60s so I doubt that they have anything manufactured for them in that voltage any longer. The 1154 was the standard tail & front turn signal bulb for 6-volt cars for many years. The GE catalog might have a higher candle power bulb but I haven't looked. Most were set by DOT regulations. No more and no less candle power in the years used. The later LED ones are likely too large to fit in most lamp housings.

11-05-2018, 06:12 PM	#9
fsacht Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 30	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords I bought 6 volt LED's for my '49 Ford taillight/turn/brake lights. Replaced 1154's with 6 volt red Led's. Bright enough on tailight to be backup lights and super on high filament. Well worth $6.00 each 1157 (BAY15D) LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs \| LED Car Light Bulbs \| Super Bright LEDs

11-05-2018, 06:52 PM	#10
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords The link is for 1157 bulbs, not 1154. Do the 1157 LEDs come in 6 volt? All the ones I checked required 10+ volts (one is 9+).

11-05-2018, 07:00 PM	#11
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords There you go. My LEDs are 12volt but still fit the same 1154/1157 base. Superbright compared to the old dim 1154 or 1157 incandescent bulbs. Maybe so bright that anybody who is anybody in the period correct antique world will know that you're not using period correct incandescent bulbs. 8^) Jack E/NJ

11-05-2018, 07:02 PM	#12
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords 12-volt 1157 bulbs/leds and 6-volt 1154 bulbs/leds fit in the same base. Jack E/NJ

11-05-2018, 07:35 PM	#14
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords This is listed as a 6v bulb. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...car-bulbs/508/

11-05-2018, 08:18 PM	#15
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,282	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Check to see what Ron Francis offers. I believe they had a better 12 volt bulb. They might have your answer in a 6 volt. Good Luck __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

11-05-2018, 09:07 PM	#16
bo8109b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Glarus, WI Posts: 142	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Sacramento Vintage Ford sells a Super Brite Bulb, 14/50CP for tail lights that I have used on three Fords to date. Part# 06143-6SB under 32-48 catagory. They're 6V used up through 1955.

11-05-2018, 09:22 PM	#17
fsacht Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 30	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords The bag my 6 volt red LED 1157 came in says on the label - 1157-R19-6V Volts 6 Viewangle 15 degree RED Polarized superbrightleds.com sku is 847781016918. When these are on in turn or brake they don't dip my ammeter. I put white ones in front but they draw so little current they don't heat the bimetal in the flasher can So I put the 1154's back in the front park/turn socket and am running the LED's on rear only. You'll be amazed.

11-05-2018, 10:47 PM	#18
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Do they work with positive earth?

11-05-2018, 11:30 PM	#19
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords Hi all; Chev's of the Forties [Vancouver, WA] lists 1154 [6V] Halogen bulbs also 1157 [12v] Halogen, these are not LED. I expect to try some in the future. Newc

11-06-2018, 07:35 AM	#20
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords WOW, and thanks everyone for the info !!! Very much appreciated ! Be blessed guys, and have a GR8 day ! mike