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Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by 600wt » Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:20 pm

I am looking for a LED bulb that will replace the existing 1158 incandescent bulb. I have 4 Model T’s that use the same tail lights and all use the 1158 bulb. They work but I want brighter. I do not want to change to a modern fixture, I’d like to stay as original as possible. So far, I have not found a LED replacement bulb that has 2 contacts (brake & tail light), non-staggered pins on the side, and operate on 6 volts. Has anyone found such a LED bulb?[image][/image]
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by Steve Jelf » Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:59 pm

#1158 is a six volt bulb. You may have trouble finding the LED equivalent, and I don't see that getting any easier. In fact, it will not surprise me if the 6 volt LED joins the button-up shoe and the buggy whip on the list of rare or unavailable technologies. That's why I went with 12 volts for turn signals, phone charger, and other electric accessories on my 1915. I used John Regan's information to make a charger that would keep the battery charged with magneto current. I don't generally recommend 12 volts for a starter, generator, and some other uses, but as an electronic dummy I had no trouble going with 12 volts for lights and modern "devices".
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by TRDxB2 » Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:36 pm

600wt wrote:
Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:20 pm
I am looking for a LED bulb that will replace the existing 1158 incandescent bulb. I have 4 Model T’s that use the same tail lights and all use the 1158 bulb. They work but I want brighter. I do not want to change to a modern fixture, I’d like to stay as original as possible. So far, I have not found a LED replacement bulb that has 2 contacts (brake & tail light), non-staggered pins on the side, and operate on 6 volts. Has anyone found such a LED bulb?[image][/image]
Search using BA15D LED 6v BA15D is the spec for the base with parallel pins and 2 contacts
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Just one result https://www.amazon.com/Ruiandsion-Filam ... B0CLD21YLT
Look for lumens output
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by TMiller6 » Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:45 pm

I have found numerous 6 volt dual LED bulbs on Amazon. I put some in my ‘41 Ford and Honda 70 with great results. In your case, cut off one lug on the base with a Dremel and they will fit your application.
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by RVA23T » Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:52 pm

Here is where I have purchased my park and brake light from.
They have a nice selection of automotive 6v bulbs. Headlight bulbs as well. Also I have their 6v to 12v step up box for my cigarette lighter usb charger and I run my 12v led safety/construction vehicle lights when on the highway.
I do not use them in the turn signals as of yet due to the hyper flashing leds have with out adding load resistors or a 6v led flasher.
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www.ledlight.com/g18-s25-2_6-watt-58-ba ... arity.aspx
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by 600wt » Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:01 pm

Thanks for the quick replies.
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by Moxie26 » Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:12 pm

Check the top supplier of LEDs... www.logolites.com. ...... They have bright stop lights, and two types of headlights. Check out their website to match what you need.


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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by JohnM » Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:20 pm

As I understand, because of the low power demand of LED's, they don't care if your system is 6 or 12 volt, positive or negative ground. I bought headlights from this company and have been very satisfied.
https://www.logolites.com/products/led- ... eadlights/

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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by 600wt » Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:37 pm

I have purchased from LogoLites in the past and was pleased with their site and their service. But, me being a dummy could not find 6v bulbs that had non-staggered pins. I was hoping someone on the forum had already found an item that would fit my need and post a link to that particular item.
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P.S. I have some bulbs on the way now. Thanks.


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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by Moxie26 » Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:56 pm

In the website, look under LED bulbs... You will find your non-staggered pins to use on your car..... www.logolites.com. 3407 Duluth Highway 120
Duluth, GA, USA 30096-3341........770-476-7322.....give them a call, they will be happy to answer your questions and help you with the bulb that will work best for you.
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by Jahn_Wright » Sun Oct 13, 2024 4:23 pm

Take a look at https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-negativ ... ights.aspx. They have about everything you could possibly need and even a 3rd brake light in 6 volt. Their 1158 bulb part number 87934 may suit your purpose. I have some of their bulbs on my '25 coupe, but don't remember the exact number. From their description: "The bulb fits the outline of a normal incandescent bulb. UP to 270 lumen output for tail light, up to 320 Lumens for brake light." The cost listed on the web site is $5.99 plus shipping.
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Re: Need a replacement LED- help please

Post by Moxie26 » Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:26 pm

Logo Lites bulbs
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