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Old 06-03-2014, 05:47 PM
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Figured out why my cluster was so dim. 9 out of the 16 bulbs were burned out. I guess that's not too bad for 49 years. 1816's were easy to find, but not the 257 or the 1445. I used the search function, but most of the posts were from 2009 or 2010. Anyone find a source for these bulbs recently? The only thing I find is buying the complete sets from the Corvette vendors.
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http://www.bulbtown.com/257_MINIATUR...BASE_p/257.htm
http://www.bulbtown.com/1445_1892_Mi...ulbs_s/691.htm
http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/

I found all the bulbs for my '66 cluster at Atlanta light bulbs.

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Thanks for that Dennis. I tried them before and they had one but not the other. This time they had both.

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Originally Posted by raypilot65
Figured out why my cluster was so dim. 9 out of the 16 bulbs were burned out. I guess that's not too bad for 49 years. 1816's were easy to find, but not the 257 or the 1445. I used the search function, but most of the posts were from 2009 or 2010. Anyone find a source for these bulbs recently? The only thing I find is buying the complete sets from the Corvette vendors.
I just replaced all the bulbs in my '67 dash and realized why it was so dim...it's 1967 technology and I've been comparing it to my modern daily driver...we've come a long way, baby!!
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Originally Posted by raypilot65
Figured out why my cluster was so dim. 9 out of the 16 bulbs were burned out. I guess that's not too bad for 49 years. 1816's were easy to find, but not the 257 or the 1445. I used the search function, but most of the posts were from 2009 or 2010. Anyone find a source for these bulbs recently? The only thing I find is buying the complete sets from the Corvette vendors.
Send me a PM with the quantity of each you need. I have a stash of NOS bulbs - including some 1445's and original GE 257's. All are older USA-made bulbs with brass bases.

Todd

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