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Apr 24, 2010 | 07:50 PM

KC66

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Courtesy light bulbs

Hi could anyone tell me what number bulbs you use for the two courtesy lights on a 66? Thanks KC

Apr 24, 2010 | 07:55 PM

62Jeff

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It's a 90 on my 65, probably the same on a 66

The coupe uses a 90 for the dome lamp as well.

The convertible uses a 90 for the lamp in the top stowage area.

Apr 24, 2010 | 08:09 PM

5thvet

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Originally Posted by 62Jeff

It's a 90 on my 65, probably the same on a 66

The coupe uses a 90 for the dome lamp as well.

The convertible uses a 90 for the lamp in the top stowage area.

As Jeff highlights, you should have three. It amazing how many folks with convertibles don't realize they have one in the back..... ask me how I know!!

Apr 24, 2010 | 08:12 PM

Bill Irwin

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From: DeBary Fl. Amateur Radio Operator K3CQR

Yup there be 3. They are all # 90. Bill.

Apr 24, 2010 | 08:16 PM

magicv8

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Originally Posted by 5thvet

As Jeff highlights, you should have three. It amazing how many folks with convertibles don't realize they have one in the back..... ask me how I know!!

Be careful with the one in the back. The bulb will get hot enough to burn clothing bags. Ask me how I know

After it burned bag as I was loading the car (doors open, courtesy lights on), I went to a flaps and got a generic flat enclosed assembly to replace it.

Apr 24, 2010 | 09:23 PM

KC66

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Thanks for the info guys!!!

Apr 24, 2010 | 09:25 PM

5thvet

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Be careful with the one in the back. The bulb will get hot enough to burn clothing bags. Ask me how I know

After it burned bag as I was loading the car (doors open, courtesy lights on), I went to a flaps and got a generic flat enclosed assembly to replace it.

Great suggestion. It hasn't happened to me yet but I can see how easily it would.

Apr 24, 2010 | 09:40 PM

365GTB4

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What about a low temp led light in the rear?

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Apr 24, 2010 | 09:55 PM

5thvet

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What about a low temp led light in the rear?

Another good idea. Anyone have the number on the led equivalant to the 90?

Apr 25, 2010 | 05:22 AM

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65 vette dude

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As Jeff highlights, you should have three. It amazing how many folks with convertibles don't realize they have one in the back..... ask me how I know!!

Apparently, I have the very rare" rear courtesy light delete" option in my vert.

Apr 25, 2010 | 02:23 PM

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RFJohnston

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Another good idea. Anyone have the number on the led equivalant to the 90?

Good question... Anyone? I've never fooled around with LEDs. Do they make they with a socket base, or do you have to modify the light?

Apr 25, 2010 | 02:35 PM

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365GTB4

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They do make a bayonet base led bulbs but I don't yet know the output or the exact number. When I get back to Cal if will look at my 64 and see if a 1157 or 1156 style will work. There is lots of led lights if you google led car lights.

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