rosso Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 While we are stuck at home I decided to try and restore my side marker lights on the 510 wagon. So I am going to install new bulbs while I have them apart. Most application guides say they are #97 bulbs, but I have at least one #67 bulb and all the rest the markings are long gone to corrosion.The physical size is the same and the only difference I can find out is the wattage, 67 is 8w and 97 is 9.3w. I was planning to put in all #97 for a wee bit more brightness and visibility on the sides. Any reason not to do this? Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 A long time ago, I restored a bunch of side marker lights for 521 trucks. I used the #67 lamp. I sprayed the inside of the metal with silver spray paint, to better reflect the light from the lamp. Another option is to use LED lamps. https://www.superbrightleds.com/ Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted June 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Thanks Daniel, I am definitely planning to paint the interior reflector of the lights. I have to do wire brushing, rust converter, then primer, then final shiny stuff. Just looking now at options for spray paint in a chrome. I looked at LED but they are a bit more money and I read alot about problems getting them to work. I need simple stuff at this point and not create any possible problems myself. I am fine with regular bulbs probably the 97 since I think one more watt would be better. 🙃 Edited June 23, 2020 by rosso Quote Link to comment
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