I have a 1950 suburban with 39 chevy tail lights. The tail lights look to be set up for dual filaments. Can I just use one of those dual filament repair kits with the spring on a plate and two wires or should I replace the whole socket? I want to use 1157 bulbs on a 12V system.
Also..... my front turn signals on the fenders (aftermarket but old) have sockets that are set up for single filament bulbs. Can I use these same dual filament repair kits on those, essentially converting those existing sockets to dual filament using an 1157 bulb?
Thanks!
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
"one of those dual filament repair kits with the spring on a plate and two wires" please post a link to that part, and we will know we are referring to the same thing
"turn signals on the fenders" there were a variety of manufacturers and styles
The dual-filament 1157 bulb replacement kits might work - give it/them a try.
Hy windyville1, you have to look at the socket to check and see if the bulb retaining holes are at the same height or different heights, 1157 bulbs retaining pins are at different heights, hope that helps.
Check the fitment of the dual element bulb before ordering a repair kit. The 1157 has off set pins, the 1156 single element bulb has strait across pins. Other than that if the socket is good use it.
I'll check the staggered post thing tonight and report back. I also noticed that the repair kits have a notch on the side presumably to keep the contact aligned. not sure how that will fit.
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
An 1157 bulb will not fit in a 1156 socket properly. You might be able to shove it in there but you won’t be able to lock it in because of the staggered pins mentioned by LeeP. ðŸ›
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