Where did you get them?
I got mine from Ecklers....Corvette America has them, too.
Halogen Xtra bright tail light bulbs installed
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 856
Likes: 2
From: Tyler Texas
Halogen Xtra bright tail light bulbs installed
Per the recommendation of another C3 owner I installed halogen Xtra bright bulbs in my 1973 tail lights. BIG improvement! Cost is about $6.00 per bulb which is not inexpensive, but worthwhile in my opinion. Used two bulb number 1156's and two 1157's (2 brake and 2 backup lights). I seldom drive at night, but with the greatly increased brightness of the two small tail lights I do feel safer.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,053
Likes: 4
St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Patrick73
Per the recommendation of another C3 owner I installed halogen Xtra bright bulbs in my 1973 tail lights. BIG improvement! Cost is about $6.00 per bulb which is not inexpensive, but worthwhile in my opinion. Used two bulb number 1156's and two 1157's (2 brake and 2 backup lights). I seldom drive at night, but with the greatly increased brightness of the two small tail lights I do feel safer.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 856
Likes: 2
From: Tyler Texas
Jughead: Purchased them from Sherco Auto Supply in Margate, Florida. They have an internet site (www.sherco-auto.com); 1-800-548-6229; or 954-975-0052; e mail: parts@sherco-auto.com
Part no. H1157 and H1156. $5.96 each plus shipping.
They shipped ASAP and even called me in Texas from Florida to confirm my internet order.
I was referred to them by another C3 owner. They have lots of auto wiring and electrical accessories.
Part no. H1157 and H1156. $5.96 each plus shipping.
They shipped ASAP and even called me in Texas from Florida to confirm my internet order.
I was referred to them by another C3 owner. They have lots of auto wiring and electrical accessories.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 1
From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
"i bought some sort of xtra bright 1157s at Autozone. They burnt out in about 2 months."
I agree. I tried the halogen 1157 replacements on a Harley and they didn't last a day. The vibration must have killed them. Be very carefull about doing this. If your brake lights go bad, it's obviously very bad.
I agree. I tried the halogen 1157 replacements on a Harley and they didn't last a day. The vibration must have killed them. Be very carefull about doing this. If your brake lights go bad, it's obviously very bad.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,951
Likes: 1
From: Shore NJ
Originally Posted by Patrick73
Per the recommendation of another C3 owner I installed halogen Xtra bright bulbs in my 1973 tail lights. BIG improvement! Cost is about $6.00 per bulb which is not inexpensive, but worthwhile in my opinion. Used two bulb number 1156's and two 1157's (2 brake and 2 backup lights). I seldom drive at night, but with the greatly increased brightness of the two small tail lights I do feel safer.
don't you just love that.....
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
