Parking lights
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Laughing Gas
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Parking lights
I am probably just being stupid, but I can not figure out how to remove the standard parking light sockets on my 52, to replace them with a dual element socket so I can add some 1157 bulbs for both parking and turn. The socket assembly seems to be welded to the parking light metalwork. I am sure that this has been done. Any tips on this?
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AirForceVet
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Spotsylvania,Virginia
I am probably just being stupid, but I can not figure out how to remove the standard parking light sockets on my 52, to replace them with a dual element socket so I can add some 1157 bulbs for both parking and turn. The socket assembly seems to be welded to the parking light metalwork. I am sure that this has been done. Any tips on this?
Thanks
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Logistics Pro
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From: East KY
I can't remember exactly how they are mounted. But I do remember that I looked at mine and decided to go another (cooty bob) route. At the risk of hijacking your thread, I'll tell you what I did as a shortcut, and it worked like a charm. Get yourself some of these.
And then look at the double filament bulbs you're wanting to use. They'll have 2 retaining pegs on the base (one on each side). One of those 2 pegs will work in the stock socket. The other one blocks it. Very carefully, grind off the peg that won't work (I actually touched mine to a grinding wheel and knocked it off in about one second. Just be careful.). The other remaining peg will hold it in place plenty good enough. I did this when I switched mine to double filament last summer. I haven't had a problem since. Given, the bulb isn't as tight as it should be in the socket, but so far so good. If it doesn't work, you can always go back and switch out the sockets.
And then look at the double filament bulbs you're wanting to use. They'll have 2 retaining pegs on the base (one on each side). One of those 2 pegs will work in the stock socket. The other one blocks it. Very carefully, grind off the peg that won't work (I actually touched mine to a grinding wheel and knocked it off in about one second. Just be careful.). The other remaining peg will hold it in place plenty good enough. I did this when I switched mine to double filament last summer. I haven't had a problem since. Given, the bulb isn't as tight as it should be in the socket, but so far so good. If it doesn't work, you can always go back and switch out the sockets.
Phantom of the Phorum
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From: Kentucky
I went the same route as Doc, except I used a drill to modify the socket to accept the offset alinement pins. I had some moisture problems at first, but put shrink wrap around the socket and it was good to go.
Sorry, to pics of the modification.
Sorry, to pics of the modification.
Logistics Pro
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From: East KY
Another FTE member encouraged me to share this discussion with you guys. Long story short, they discovered that an older style "1176" bulb can be used because both pins are adjacent to each other at the bottom of the bulb and not staggered like an 1157 bulb.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I went to napa and bought some basic 1157 two wire sockets. I posted the napa part number a year ago but don't remember what it was. They both snapped into a properly sized hole and had two ears for screws or rivets. I first removed the oe socket. After drilling the hole large enough in the light, I snapped the sockets in and pop riveted the ears. A step drill worked great for enlarging the socket hole. With two wires for the filements you'll have to run a separate ground wire.
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1157's & 1034's are 12V double filament bulbs. 1034 has slightly less candle power than 1157.
1154's are 6V double filament bulbs / 1154's use the same double filament sockets as 1034/1157's.
1154's are 6V double filament bulbs / 1154's use the same double filament sockets as 1034/1157's.
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It never ceases to amaze me, just when I am starting a new task on my 54 I find a thread with useful info about it. I just pulled my headlight and clearance light apart last weekend and was debating how to convert to clearance/turn signal. Thanks for the input.
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I can see why that would work, more vibration resistant. I'd swear every factory setup puts them horizontal.
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