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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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6 volt tail lights

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I need a pair of volt tail lights for my 1950 ford f1 with a 6 volt system........any recommendations ?...want to retain "old school " look.....

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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by easyrider47
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I need a pair of volt tail lights for my 1958 ford f1 with a 6 volt system........any recommendations ?

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I'm thinking you meant 1948 F1
 
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The original style taillights are reproduced. look in the catalogs or online.
 
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The lamp assemblies will be the same for 6 or 12 volt, just depends on which bulb you install. Be sure the ones you get have good wiring, and not 20 gauge chinese cheepies. 6 volts need heavier gauge wires.
 
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thanks !

good thought on wire , had not considered that..........

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A near perfect ground is important as well.
 
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