brighter lights

[big job]

the year is 1949 completely rewired ( all new harness) just wish they made a brighter headlight and brake/taillight for the 6 volt system

Out of high school I worked for my uncles bus co. I graduated from a creeper to a desk job with a microphone. I was issued a co. car a 1949
4 dr silent V8 with a motorolla 2 way radio to go to area divisions for the
payroll. Never had dim lights never got stuck- drove that into 1970's.
Another sliped into history. wish I had it now. "They did not have dim
headlights when they were teenagers. Talk about these new junk cars?
I can't see with those plastic headlites but I drive my 6vt 46 and light up
the hyway. My F350 can't see the side of the road.................

 

[cmbrucew]

Grounds on a shoebox can be a problem, I connected a ground wire from the frame to the pot metal tail light and front running lights directly.

This will fix most of the dim light problems.
Bruce

 

[Planojc]

Have a 6V alternator on my 51. Lights and overdrive sol work much better.

 

[dean333]

What has anyone found better, painting inside the taillight housing white or silver??

 

[Merc Cruzer]

Prior Ford Barn post, might be of interest to you:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1796222#post1796222

 

[blucar]

Within the first year of owning my '36 Ford coupe. I bought the car in 1952. I eliminated the original headlight switch from the bottom on the steering column, installed a modern switch on the dash and a floor mounted dimmer switch where the floor mounted starter switch had been. I rewired the head lights using a relay to operate the new 6v sealed beams. I grounded the engine to the frame and the body to the chassis.
The generator is a two brush '39 Ford with a regulator in lieu of the shunt system.
My headlights are very bright, as are the tail lights.. I have driven the car over 95 K miles over open western hiways in terrible rain and snow storms, and normal urban traffic in southern California with no problems.

 

[Veeder]

I vote don’t drive at night

 

[Ken/Alabama]

Got 6 volt LED bulbs in mine.

 

[petehoovie]

Got 6 volt LED bulbs in mine.

 

[Pete]

For more light, the old saying "bigger is better" applies.
Bigger wires.
Bigger volts.
Bigger amps.
Bigger bulbs.

Better quality also applies BIG TIME.
Don't use off shore wire, wire ends, connectors, switches or anything associated with electricity.

 

[flathead48]

I used chrome tape inside the housings on my 48. I tried white paint & silver & the tape gave the brightest reflection.