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1. bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: Dick Byrne <lindalnhvt@nhvt.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:56:43 -0500 (EST)
Can anyone tell me where to find brighter 6 volt bulbs? I have a 53 Chevy pickup with a 6 volt system and the tail lights are pretty dim. For safety, I'd like to find a brighter bulb. Dick Byrne in N
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00384.html (6,792 bytes)

2. Re: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:02:38 -0600
the answer is to put a 12-volt battery in. A ballast resistor ahead of the coil and replace the bulbs as they slowly give up the ghost. In the meantime you will have the brightest 6-volt bulbs aroun
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00385.html (7,005 bytes)

3. RE: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:18:59 -0500
This is a frequently discussed topic on the 356Talk List, since all but a very few Porsche 356s were originally equipped with 6 volt electrical systems. While some guys fall into the trap of convert
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00400.html (8,540 bytes)

4. Re: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: "DANIEL WALTERS" <spridget63@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:24:26 -0500
Great points Bud, I'm getting ready to start a rebuild if a '34 Plymouth and have been researching the possibility of converting to 12V. I think a good restoration of the 6V electrical system would b
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00401.html (6,942 bytes)

5. Re: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:47:33 -0600
Ahh, but that's where you are wrong, Dan. You would be surprised at how long a 6-volt bulb will last in a 12-volt car. Plus, why in the world would you NOT replace it with a 12-volt bulb (yes, it wi
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00402.html (7,879 bytes)

6. RE: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:17:09 -0500
Simply not true. There are still excellent quality 6 volt batteries on the market, today (Deka, for example, and you can also get the Optima gel cell batteries in 6 volt configuration). As far as us
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00409.html (8,759 bytes)

7. Re: bright 6 volt bulbs (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:04:58 -0600
12 volts is more practical for auto applications. You only have to weigh practicality against your need for originality and costs of each option to arrive at your answer. Once the auto is started, th
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00410.html (7,297 bytes)


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