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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 01:10 PM
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can someone please tell me the number of the brake light/directional bulb I need for my 1981. Thanks
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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Hi RC,
I believe it's #1157.
It's a 2 filament bulb; tail light and brake/directional.
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Thanks Alan, you were correct, 1157.
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If I remember correctly the same bulbs that I used on my 70 Coronet back in the day. Pretty much a universal bulb for the era.
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