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What watt light bulbs in 1929 tail light #2952 09/16/02 03:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 39 Green Oaks, IL 60048 junkyard4$ OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP junkyard4$ Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 39 Green Oaks, IL 60048	Can someone tell me what watt light bulbs go in my 1929 tail/brake light? The original book says 15 candle power and 3 candle power, how does that relate to watts? Thanks, Paul

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Re: What watt light bulbs in 1929 tail light #2953 09/16/02 04:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Hi Paul: The 1929 Chevy tail light used two light bulbs, a #63 (tail light) and a #87 (stop light). Both bulbs are 6 volts naturally, and the breakdown on each bulb is as follows: #63 3 candlepower .63 Amps 4.41 Watts #87 15 candlepower 1.91 Amps 12.89 Watts The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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