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Posted By Discussion Topic: Repop Parking Lights -- page: 1 2 3     supereal 11-07-2017 @ 10:57 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 The LED bulbs came in the kit from Drake that replaced the original two filament bulbs. LED bulbs are becoming more available and less costly, and should be readily found, including headlights. They are ideal for old cars, as they require much less wattage to produce brighter light. Already LED retrofits are on the market to replace incandescent for home lighting. At my house, the electric bill was reduced by 30%! TomO 10-30-2017 @ 10:43 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7385 Joined: Oct 2009 Bob's Bulbs Update: I can no longer find this website, they may be out of business. Tom This message was edited by TomO on 10-31-17 @ 6:59 AM engine 10-29-2017 @ 10:21 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 103 Joined: Dec 2012 Where can you get the 81 bulb, went to a auto parts store and they did not have that number. supereal 10-23-2017 @ 9:01 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 Using the parking lights as turn signals usually doesn't produce enough brightness to function as such. I installed halogen sockets and lamps to both my parking lamps and stop lights, which helped somewhat. Compared to the huge bright modern vehicle lights, old cars are at a disadvantage. After being rear ended making a turn years ago, I installed a LED light bar to have a "third" stoplight on my '47. JayChicago 10-22-2017 @ 4:50 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 555 Joined: Jan 2016 Triford8 Thanks for sharing that info on the hidden toggle switch alternative to the column mounted turn signal switch. I didn't know that existed. I went to American Auto Wire's website and looked at the details. That is a neat little device, takes care of the turn signal/brake light circuits interference problem. I have bought from American Auto Wire in the past for a fifties car, and everything from them was high quality. I am still debating if I want to put turn signals on my '40, but if I do I will use that hidden toggle switch. (there is still a lot of non-stock wiring that needs to be added to the car with any turn signal set-up, which bothers me a little) sarahcecelia 10-22-2017 @ 11:45 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1196 Joined: Mar 2013 For future reference: All park and tail lights ground on the socket. If they have one contact they are single filiment, if they have two they are double filiment and are for park/turn signals and or tail light (turn signal) / brake. Regards, Steve Lee Silent Thunder 10-22-2017 @ 10:40 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 2 Joined: Oct 2017 I think I will do just that. I will also use existing lights and just change the socket and use cloth covered period correct wire. trjford8 10-22-2017 @ 7:26 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4353 Joined: Oct 2009 If you do not want to have a turn switch on the steering column, you can buy a turn toggle switch from American Auto Wire and place it on a small bracket under the dash. I just bought one on e-Bay for $25 for my '40. I will use the '40 parking lamps and the brake lamps for signal lights. No need to add extra lights. 41-42fordadvisor 10-22-2017 @ 6:44 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 114 Joined: Nov 2009 There is no point deduction for installing turn signals on cars that are point judged at V-8 club national meets. As long as they are done neatly. Fred Killian Silent Thunder 10-21-2017 @ 6:27 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 2 Joined: Oct 2017 I have a 100% stock 47 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe, I want to add directional's by changing the socket to two wire front and back then add a 6V positive ground switch on the column. Question is will this deduct points if judged in the concurs factory original category? My other classic cars allow upgrades for safety reasons such as seat belts, dual master cylinders and I believe directional's would be a safety concern. Thoughts??

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