sockets for parking light housings

[Norm's Coupe]

i hear what your saying but i want it to be stationary, not just jamed in, i guess im going to have to buy nos ones, i dont know where you live but here in ny, when you tell people that you have a 1947 plymouth, and you want 6v sockets they look at you like your crazy.

If you can explain what you need, they won't look at you like you are crazy. When I go into an auto parts store looking for something on this order, I ask to look through their books for something that might work, if they don't have the exact item. Then, they will be more helpful.

Same applies if you go to an old Ford or Chevy vendor like I mentioned for those sockets. They will probably tell you they won't fit your Plymouth. Now, maybe the socket hole in the housing may not be the same exact size. But...you can make it smaller or larger if they don't. The important thing is that you get the new socket that you need or want. You don't even have to stay with the original size bulb. If the Ford or Chevy bulb is a different number (but I believe they are the same), then just buy new bulbs that are used with that socket. It's not rocket science and no one is going to see what type of socket it is, once it's in the car.

It's sort of like the inside rearview mirrors. Early 50's models Chevy rearview mirror is shaped and attached with the exact arm. So.........all that's needed is to paint it to match the Mopar cars. But........if you ask most old Chevy vendors, they will tell you it's for a Chevy not a Plymouth. I know, been there, done that. So........you have to know what fits, or if you can make it fit. Making something fit on these old cars is a must in some cases.

[Captain Neon]

Is there any difference between a 6v bulb socket and a 12v bulb socket? Just use heavier wire when wiring it in and put the 6v bulb in it. This ain't rocket science.

[Norm's Coupe]

Ben,

Not sure but I believe the 12 volt bulb has the two pins in different locations, so don't think a 12 volt socket would work for a 6 volt bulb due to that. Otherwise, you are correct. The socket doesn't care what voltage bulb you put in it.

[mackster]

Ben' date='

Not sure but I believe the 12 volt bulb has the two pins in different locations, so don't think a 12 volt socket would work for a 6 volt bulb due to that. Otherwise, you are correct. The socket doesn't care what voltage bulb you put in it.[/quote']

the only difference is the wire size....

Edited October 22, 2009 by mackster

[Cpt.Fred]

norm, you mean the sockets for double filament bulbs, they're different.

but they can easily be changed to fit with a small file / rasp (how do you call that...?)

i wouldn't buy NOS stuff unless the originals are totally destroyed.

they'll start rusting again in no time anyway;)

[Don Coatney]

does anyone know whre i can buy parking light housings sockets, and rubber inserts for the housings.

anyone know?

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