Joe Flanagan Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I just got some 6v dual contact/dual filament bulbs from Brillman Wire in Virginia. They're the 1158 bulbs, three bucks apiece. These have the straight-across bayonet pins, not the offset kind. I just thought I'd post it in case anyone is looking for them. They've got NOS and plenty of them. Lots of other neat stuff there, too. Here is the link: http://brillman.com/store/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Don't you just love places like that! We have a automotive electrical store where I live that will supply or find anything you need. 6V+ no problem. They love dealing with problems. I take my custom there whenever I can even though some of their stuff may cost more than elsewhere. When you need a solution to an electrical problem they always have the answer so you want to keep them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I buy 1158s from napa for I believe under a buck a piece and no shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I tried my local NAPA and they told me you could no longer get the straight pins. According to the counter guy, I was going to have to alter my original sockets to accept the offset pins. I didn't bite because I thought I'd read here that you can find the straight version. He didn't believe me, but then again, he's probably not connected to an old car network like this. I get the feeling there are NAPA stores and there are NAPA stores. Some are likely betten than others. I haven't been really impressed with my local version. Though they were able to get a new water pump for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Joe it had been a year or two since I last ordered those bulbs but I hope they are wrong. At the time I rewired my entire car and I'd hate to already have to do part of it over for lack of bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I bought 6 volt bulbs including 1158 from these guys, fast reasonable mailing cost as well.The bulbs are offshore.Also bought 6 volt flashers,etc.Don't know how long they will last,but cheap enough... http://www.memotronics.com/product?pid=330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Ed, Don C. posted a link to Tail Light King on an older thread on this subject. They have them, too. 21 of them in stock at the moment. I should mention that Brillman also sells the 6v cutout relays for the overdrive transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carls 49 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 thanks for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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