Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Dome Light Size?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 04:29 PM
  #1  
ptalbert33's Avatar
ptalbert33
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Bay City, TX
Dome Light Size?

Hello,
I purchased a 1974 F100 this summer and I am trying to find the size of the dome light bulb. The dome light bulb was not in the truck when I picked the truck up. I looked all over the web with no luck. Thanks in advance for your help!
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:17 PM
  #2  
DKW 86's Avatar
DKW 86
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 457
Likes: 7
From: Decatur, AL

According to parts catalog.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:47 PM
  #3  
70 Bronco TX's Avatar
70 Bronco TX
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: Canyon, TX
The Sylvania 561 looks like the right one, but the one I recently bought and put in my 75 F250 was part number "212-2". Probably several different part numbers that are same, though, I dunno. Difference with the ones I have are metal caps on ends (the hooks are still there.)
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 04:24 AM
  #4  
DKW 86's Avatar
DKW 86
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 457
Likes: 7
From: Decatur, AL
they also differ in wattage and therefore heat. my po obviously put the wrong size in and now i have a hole in my dome light from the heat over the years.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:52 AM
  #5  
ptalbert33's Avatar
ptalbert33
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Bay City, TX
Thanks! Rocky the Ranger looks a lot like my pickup.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 01:46 PM
  #6  
CanadianBigBlue460's Avatar
CanadianBigBlue460
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Manitoba, Canada
I bought the clear dome light cover and a led bulb from lmc. Its absoutly amazing how much brighter it is now than before. Also there is no heat from the led bulb so you will never have to worry about replacing the cover when it becomes dry and fragile from the heat.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 07:25 PM
  #7  
DKW 86's Avatar
DKW 86
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 457
Likes: 7
From: Decatur, AL
CBB460, if it werent for keeping it original, i would be going that route no doubt. leds run such cool temp the light covers could last forever too
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:37 PM
  #8  
jagabom's Avatar
jagabom
Tuned
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 357
Likes: 11
From: Winnipeg Manitoba CANADA
In my 1977 owners manual it shows a 561 as the dome light.

Jim
77 F150-400CI
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tvliftcabinet
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Feb 26, 2017 05:06 PM
LT-OPA
New Member Introductions
0
Jul 8, 2016 06:01 PM
pyro2
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Sep 27, 2014 12:38 PM
xmontex4
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
15
Mar 21, 2012 06:56 AM
C. Lee Colbert
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Feb 3, 2011 03:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:49 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE