[FC] Rampside Bulbs?

[Ken Hand]

?????? I have to say that you cannot get a ticket for having an old car. What about the old cars that only had one tail light? Are they going to ticket them? They can't. If your lights are working properly as they were manufactured, there is nothing any police can do about it. Granted I do believe it is a bit of a safety issue but that is not the point here that was raised. 

??? Now, if you want the correct stock bulb part numbers and/or some alternatives for brighter bulbs, I will see what I can do. I work full time so it won't be yesterday that I can get the info. Also the quickest thing you can do is check your system voltage. If it is less than 13V then adjust your regulator to get the max allowed per the books. That alone will brighten your bulbs by at least 10% with no other change.


 


Ken Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com

 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: woofcorvair at aol.com
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 5:10 pm
Subject: [FC] Rampside Bulbs?










Hello:
   Yesterday, I spent a few hours at various automotive  parts stores, 
attempting to find the correct
size, wattage and voltage of the bulbs that will fit both the  tail light and 
license plate areas of my
'62 Rampside.  When I returned to try to install them  when I got home, they 
would NOT fit.
   I have appreciated all of the responses that I have  received from 
members/owners of the FC
models of Corvair.  It turned out to be, quite a debate, or  mechanic 
argument on which bulbs will
work properly.  Some inform me that the LED's and so-called  upgrades will 
run too "hot" and may
burn the lenses.  Others have informed me to stay with the  original stock 
bulbs.
   All I know, right now, is that the current bulbs and  lenses are NOT 
bright enough.  I have even had a highway patrolman  recommend that I make a 
change 
in the tail lights.
   Some of the FC owners have recommended that I actually  "polish" the 
lenses.  I was wondering
what type of polishing material was used?
   So, interested owners, I am still "open" for more  suggestions, especially 
before I get a "ticket"
from our local highway or sheriff officers.
 
Darrell in SW Missouri
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