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DVN1 Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Nov 2014 ·

#1003687
G'day, all.

I see there've been some threads about the 1960 "50/50" rear lamps before, but I'm not finding the info I need: Exactly what type and wattage globes were originally specified for the upper (amber) and lower (red) sections of the 50/50 lamp, please? Thanks.

I'm referring to these (this is Kev's pic of his collection):

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1003689
I think they were 6v 18w for the top [flasher], and 6v 18w/6w for the stop/tail.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

DVN1 Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Nov 2014 ·

#1003691
Thanks, HappyDaze. That seems reasonable, but it's really important that I find out for absolute certain what the factory spec was; how certain are you of your recollection? I hate to be a pest, but anyone got a printed (i.e., factory) ref?

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1003709
I have a 61 owners manual at home, not sure if it will say the wattage though. Will look tonight when home and let you know.

Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

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Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#1003725
Pulled out my 1961 Owners Instruction Manual, but the picture of the tail light assembly looks the same as the picture of the the tail light from the years before.

Anyway, here is a photo of the the 'Bulb Chart' section out of the Technical Date section.



Hope it helps a little, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

DVN1 Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Nov 2014 ·

#1003765
Cheers -- perfect!