Ore the front turn signal bulb for ‘67 Coronet?

[moes]

check this out more information on brake light bulbs

https://automotivemileposts.com/taillightbulbcomparison.html

 

[oldbee]

I have always used 1034 & 1157 interchangeably, but in pairs. In other words if one side was out and it was say a 1034 and all I had were 1157's, I would change both sides to the 1157's. I have found that there seems to be a difference in brightness between the two. Maybe just me?

1157's are a tad brighter and listed as heavy duty. Been that way for 50yrs. If anyone gets their hands on a WWGrainger catalog, they used to list all bulbs with specs.

 

[Brandy]

check this out more information on brake light bulbs

https://automotivemileposts.com/taillightbulbcomparison.html

This should also be a sticky, great post!!!

 

[Brandy]

As I have 1966 Ford Thunderbird tail lights in my 67 Coronet I will be using the 1157 bulbs.

 

[moes]

I've installed 2357 rear tail light bulbs in my last 3 cars I've had. Safety first, you can really see the difference.

 

[toolmanmike]

This needs to be a sticky!

First thing I saw on the net. Don't know who wrote it or how accurate it is. https://itstillruns.com/difference-1034-1157-car-bulbs-7793624.html

The guy we need to invite to this conversation is Daniel Stern. He is a expert. @Slantsixdan

 

[440 4 speed]

Here’s a pic of the socket. Despite the rust on the unit the actual bulb holder is clean and apparently ok

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I suggest soaking the housing in white vinegar, until the rust disappears, then rinse and clean it thoroughly. I used a high temp chrome spray and it really perked the brightness up.

 

[Milesdodge]

I never knew that a post about an apparently simple thing like a turn signal could produce such a useful debate. Thanks for all the input. Hoping I have some turn signals soon

 

[moes]

make sure when you have the sockets cleaned up put some dielectric grease on the bulb metal casing before installing it, this will help with keeping moisture away from your sockets and having any problems in the future.

 

[Photon440]

check this out more information on brake light bulbs

https://automotivemileposts.com/taillightbulbcomparison.html

Some good info, but the LED part is out of date. There are many good COB desgns that spread the light laterally as well as forward. That web site was last updated in 2012.

 

[oldbee]

As I have 1966 Ford Thunderbird tail lights in my 67 Coronet I will be using the 1157 bulbs.

WHAT? Heresay I say. Wait, bulbs are non-gender, sorry; carry on.(!)