Brake Light Bulb Replacement

[ricklove]

1963 Landau - Both brake been working no problem for about 5 months. Last drove it 2 months ago, but when I started it this morning (tough to get going), the passenger brake light was inop. How do I get to it to check/replace? TIA

[VTTBird]

My Tbird is a 1962. To change tail light bulbs, remove taillight red lens for access to the bulb. Your '63 is probably the same? 4 screws in the lens hold it all together. Shown and described in the 62 shop manual, pages 10-4 and 10-5. Also check the Electrical Assembly Manual.

[ricklove]

Thank you!!

[ricklove]

Is the red or the white LED brighter once installed behind the red lens?

[VTTBird]

According to Superbrightleds.com , you should use a red LED behind a red lens for maximum brightness.

Here's a link to that info....
https://www.superbrightleds.com/carbulb ... olorChoice

Good Luck!!

[ricklove]

That's the info!!! Thanks!!

[ricklove]

WOW!!! Used the 1157R LED bulbs and what a nice difference. I always worry about those folks that "I didn't see any brake lights Officer".

[VTTBird]

Great!!! Glad that worked out for you.

[OldRusty1]

The red LED is the way to go for your tail lights. I used United Pacific Part #36470 with great results on my '62.
https://upcarparts.com/high-power-1157-led-bulb?222=547
Regards, Old Rusty1