6 Volt Light Bulb ?

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Looking for the proper numbers for all the 6 volt light bulbs in my 1929 Hudson standard sedan and where to buy them. Maybe a brighter replacement that I can still use my original generator. Thanks Ron

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Look at www.superbrightleds.com for a possibly brighter 6v bulb. I don't know a lot about LEDs, but they should produce a brighter more focused light with a smaller power draw. There is an earlier discussion on this forum about them.

Joe

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For headlights you might want to contact: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html



You will need to email them directly for 6V headlights, halogens. Here is an email exchange I had with DS:



On Thu, 29 Dec 2005, Dan White wrote:



> Your website is quite informative. I do have a question about using the

> relay setup on older, pre '55 cars with Generators instead of

> alternators and 6V systems. Will the setup be the same with running the

> relay connections to the Gen?



Hi, Mr. White.



yep, the same circuit works, with a couple of modifications. It's

generally best, if possible, to run off the battery rather than off the

generator unless you are *sure* you understand the specific generator

system in question and can identify the right generator terminal. This

installation also requires 6v relays. These can be devillishly hard to

find; I've set up such circuits using NAPA Echlin ST86, which is a

heavier-duty relay than you need, but better heavier than not heavy

enough. You will need two of them. Aside from that you'll need such things

as fuseholders and HD headlamp sockets, which I keep in stock. Finally,

note that you are NOT handcuffed to cruddy 60-year-old headlamp technology

just because you have a 6v car; I have Cibie E-code headlamp assemblies

and 6v quartz halogen bulbs to suit!



Let me know how I can assist;



DS