Re: Generic 6 volt question

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2019/12/30 2:15:55

Hi JT120, thanks - yes it does; the 55 is a slightly bigger globe, uses nearly twice the power and IS significantly brighter. The 51's go in the gauge clusters while the 55's are for the speedo and clock backlighting. (and the map lights) I bought a box of each and think I will try putting it all back together with the correct bulbs and if I am still unhappy with the lighting in the oil/water and gas/ammeter gauge clusters, I can try a 55 in those too. As things stand, I believe I have gotten the dimmer switch to work properly and it SEEMS to take the lights up to quite a nice, bright intensity. I'll report back my findings once I have it all hooked up and working again. Thanks for weighing in. Happy New Year to you! Chris.