On Thu, 02 November 2000, Pastorjon994@cs.com wrote:
>
> I'm getting ready to wire my existing brake and parking lights for
> turnsignals. Will 12 volt bulbs work alright on a 6v system? My
> understanding is that they will. I'm going to replace the pigtails and
> wanted to make sure 12v bulbs would work. I found a 3 way toggle switch that
> I'm going to mount just under dash.
>
> Also, I have overload springs on my old truck. At the front and rear of each
> rear set are dangling bolts. I suppose, some sort of rubber baby buggy
> bumber was located there. Is this correct. Also, I'm missing a bumber at
> the top of the left rear spring set. It looks like these were riveted in.
> Do I need to replace the whole thing?
>
> Thanks a bunch!!
>
> Jon Callahan
> '50 3100
> Champaign/Urbana, Illinois
> Jon, I was told by my wifes grandfather (who used to
> run a auto garage in the '50's & 60's) that you can
> use 12 volt bulbs, but they won't be as bright as
> 6 volt bulbs. I had a tail light burn out on my '55
> 1st series and I replaced the bulb with a 12 volt,and
> it was a little dimmer than the other one. So I got
> some 6 volt bulbs to keep on hand. Stick with 6 volt
> bulbs if you can!
> Rick Warren
> White Heath, IL.
> 55 1st series 3100
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