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50/50 tail lamps again (a new query)
DVN1 - November 19th, 2014 at 08:12 AM

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):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/levin4kevin/020220101546.jpg


HappyDaze - November 19th, 2014 at 08:24 AM

I think they were 6v 18w for the top [flasher], and 6v 18w/6w for the stop/tail.


DVN1 - November 19th, 2014 at 08:31 AM

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 - November 19th, 2014 at 03:51 PM

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


vw54 - November 19th, 2014 at 06:10 PM

Use the SAME as stock globes


Camo - November 19th, 2014 at 08:22 PM

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.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/levin4kevin/IMG_1426_zps8c17720b.jpg

Hope it helps a little, Kev


DVN1 - November 20th, 2014 at 08:28 AM

Cheers -- perfect!