School me on 6 volt bulbs

[38plymouth]

I currently have #55 bulbs inside of my headlights that are used for parking lights. They are rated at 7 volts, .41 amps. I am looking for something brighter and amber so I can convert them to turn signals. I found a #44Y bulb that is amber and it's 6.3 volts and .25 amps. I'm thinking the 55 would be brighter than the 44Y because the amps are higher, is that correct?

[wldavis3]

If you are going to convert to front turn signals and still want

your parking lights to work, you will have to purchase

new sockets and dual filament bulbs. I forget the

number right off -- something like 1154. I added a signal light

package to my car, and had to swap out the single filament

front parking lamp sockets and lamps for dual filament. Since

these dual filament sockets are probably larger than what you

have now, there may be some modification needed. Maybe you

would be better off using small motorcycle lights for front

signal lights, mounted under your headlights, behind your grille,

below the bumper, etc.

Also, if you can't find an amber bulb in the size you need, go to

a hobby-type shop and purchase some paint used for making

"stained glass" projects. That paint lets light shine through it.

Good luck with it.