central52 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 Anyone know where to get amber colored 6 volt dual filament bulbs for the parking/signal lights I'm installing on my 47 Plymouth? I'm currently using clear bulbs, but amber colored would be preferable. Thanks, Ed P. Quote
TodFitch Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 I've heard that craft stores sell translucent paint for glass and that some of the Model A guys use it to make amber bulbs for use in their add on turn signals. I am still using hand signals (and having people wave back at me) so I haven't got direct experience with this. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 That translucent paint is what I used on my front parking bulbs. Works great. Bought the paint at a model store. Jim Yergin Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 Back in the late 50's/early 60's we just dipped the bulb in some yellow paint. We were just kids then, but it worked. So........today you would probably be better off with the translucent paint as mentioned by others. Quote
Normspeed Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 Back in the day, I bought amber bulb paint from JC Whitney, for my P15 2 door. Quote
p10plymouth Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 I went to a auto supplier that sold trailer lights and got a plastic amber side marker light. Took it back to the shop and used my dermal tool and cut a perfect (insert) for the clear lens . It has a bulls eye and really helps reflect the light to be bright amber... Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 That was pretty clever.....part of the fun of these old cars is sometimes inventing something to do a job. Quote
mackster Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 I went to a auto supplier that sold trailer lights and got a plastic amber side marker light. Took it back to the shop and used my dermal tool and cut a perfect (insert) for the clear lens . It has a bulls eye and really helps reflect the light to be bright amber... Clever indeed, that's the fun part! I need a massive amber side marker, as I have a desoto and the front parking lights/blinkers are missing the lens. I will try this amybe they have something this big for me... Quote
martybose Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 Anyone know where to get amber colored 6 volt dual filament bulbs for the parking/signal lights I'm installing on my 47 Plymouth? I'm currently using clear bulbs, but amber colored would be preferable. Thanks, Ed P. If I can find where I put all of my 6V bulbs when I cleaned up my garage, I'm sure that I have some. Marty Quote
central52 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Posted March 7, 2008 Thanks guys, for all that info. Ed P. Quote
chesterx Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 Replace them with LED's, 6v Amber are available from SuperbrightLEDS.com I just installed some reds in the rear and they work great! Quote
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