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49 custom tudor brake light question
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cwaszczyk |
08-02-2020 @ 1:55 PM
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1158 looks to be the bulb number. I’m sure that the sockets must have been modified at one time.
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TomO |
08-03-2020 @ 7:36 AM
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The 1158 bulb was mainly used in pre WWII cars, but they were in use in some cars after the war. The Ford supplier may have had some sockets left over and used them on your car. The 1158 bulb should have TOP stenciled on the top of the base to make sure that it is installed correctly. You can look at the contacts on the bulb and in the socket to orient the bulb if it does not have the stencil. Your auto parts store can order new bulbs for you.
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cwaszczyk |
08-03-2020 @ 3:13 PM
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Lol no stencil but it was definitely the right bulb. Or at least the right one for now. Now it’s time to tackle the turn signals. God help me.
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cwaszczyk |
08-04-2020 @ 3:28 PM
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So I noticed that one front parking light had two gaskets and the other just one. With one the lenses are very loose. What’s everyone else doing?
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