Thanks for the info Kent. Definitely want my brake lights to burn brightly.

To answer your original question, Allen. Yes, one filament (the tall one, I think — from memory) is brighter than the other. So it does matter a bit — they’ll still work either way. But, you get more contrast/difference wired one way compared to the other. Just be prepared to swap terminals there before you tighten everything up…

Bob. My tail light assemblies are VW assemblies (I believe) and have two separate sockets. The top socket has one wire and is for the turn signal. The bottom socket has one bulb with two filaments (tail and brake) with two wires of the same color and thickness. Neither socket has a ground wire and I have to add the grounds to both sockets. Just w…[Read more]

Hi Allen.

David said “filaments” inside the bulbs so I’m not sure if you misread what he was saying.

I believe there would be 2 contacts for the brake bulb so it can act as both normal light and brake light, therefore 2 wires going to it. I’m thinking maybe since you say “both wires”, meaning 2, that could mean one is the brake and other is…[Read more]

Hi Allen.

David said “filaments” inside the bulbs so I’m not sure if you misread what he was saying.

I believe there would be 2 contacts for the brake bulb so it can act as both normal light and brake light, therefore 2 wires going to it. I’m thinking maybe since you say “both wires”, meaning 2, that could mean one is the brake and other is…[Read more]

I checked the tail/brake light sockets. Both wires going to the socket are the same diameter wire. I’ll have to get her all wired up and when I turn on the lights I’ll be able to see which connection is which. Cold and wind chill here in middle GA (yes it does get to below 32F down here) so I’ll have to wait until the temps get up a little higher.…[Read more]

I checked the tail/brake light sockets. Both wires going to the socket are the same diameter wire. I’ll have to get her all wired up and when I turn on the lights I’ll be able to see which connection is which. Cold and wind chill here in middle GA (yes it does get to below 32F down here) so I’ll have to wait until the temps get up a little higher.…[Read more]

Absolutely, there are two filaments in an incandescent bulb. The thick one is for brakes and the thinner one for tail lights. If you have changed the bulb holder to a SAE 1157 style you will likely have to test which wire is energized when the head lights are turned on and then test to see which element is connected to which wire on the socket.…[Read more]

That does look pretty cool.

There’s an annual classic and street rod show on the Wildwood boardwalk. Friends that have attended report that it’s a blast!

Ditto what Ed said!

Like Bill said. Check all the things. Make sure there is no air in the system (a problem in my car with the engine so far away from the grill). Make sure you have a good fan shroud, good thermostat, good water pump, fan belt, fan (turned the right way), all that good stuff.

If all that checks out, and she still overheats, then think about cutting…[Read more]

My Duchess thinks she’s a baby Rolls Royce. Please don’t tell her the truth!

Hey bebop… I see you on the member list.

One other measurement in addition to those Ed outlines, albeit one that is hard to check prior to assembly.

I suspect bringing the front track in three inches on each side would probably bring the tires into contact with the front fenders.

Hey bebop…

A little off topic, but I took a look and I see you are on the member list. All should be ok.

May sound silly, but I’ve seen the electric fan installed incorrectly and instead of sucking air through the radiator it is trying to push the air forward, completely defeating its purpose. With the 4 core and a working thermostat, venting should be unnecessary.

Hey All

The Penny Marie knows she’s a bastard “Bastette” and lives up to her name!…She says it feeds her Rebel side and gives her the freedom to be WICKED!

Hey Elmo,

My mid 80’s British Coach Works has the vents routed out on the sides.  With the exception of one time (hot Summer Day and a slow radiator leak I forgot to check) where I ran hot until I topped things off, my engine seems to cool just fine.

My gut says venting (where the vents are supposed to be) may take care of your problem.

What happened? I’m no longer on the member list,  But I can still sign in the old name and password?

Did any of the other old members have any trouble updating to the new format?

oops    ok  anyeay I was at Pikes Peak this year for the hill climb. One japanese team stayed right in our hotel.

not much to report, had to get new shocks last year…[Read more]