Taillights - 1156 or 1157??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DevinM · 04-23-2003, 09:02 PM

Instead of getting those awesome LED's, I want my Blue dots to be as bright as they can be, using bulbs. Are our tailight bulbs 1156's or 1157's? And, does anyone know of a manufacturer that produces a high power, 50 watt?, bulb?

*Randy70C-10* · 04-23-2003, 09:06 PM

1157's.

70c10 · 04-23-2003, 09:08 PM

Talk to Reumster about his LED Blue dots.

Gordo · 04-23-2003, 09:19 PM

I've seen replacement 1157 bulbs that are halogen.

*racedvl* · 04-23-2003, 10:46 PM

A 1156 is a single filament bulb. A 1157 is a dual filament bulb. A 2057 is brighter than a 1157. There is one that is brighter than that, but I cannot rembember the part # at this time.. .

GMC Jim · 04-24-2003, 04:35 AM

Per Phillips lighting specs.....The #1157 lamp is rated @ 32/3 candle power and the # 2057 is rated @ 32/2 candle power....The brake lamp brightness would be the same but the #2057 tail lamp brightness would be 1/3 less than the 1157

GMC Jim · 04-24-2003, 04:47 AM

looking further thru the lighting specs; the #2357 has the same C-6 base design and is rated @ 40/3 candlepower; so.... this lamp would be considerably brighter brake lite.

and DevinM.... seems like I have seen 50 watt replacements for the 1157 in the JC Whitney catalog.
70c10..... I thot that 'blue dots' were illegal... at least in some areas ????/

Woody · 04-24-2003, 07:31 AM

GMC Jim, Thnaks for the Spec's on the bulbs. I always thought the 2057's were brighter than the 1157's. Guess thats what I get for thinking..LOL! Now to find some 2357's.....

Longhorn Man · 04-25-2003, 12:03 AM

Blue dots are only illegal if you get pulled over.
I know I normally am the first to point out the legality of somethings, but I do put some "off road/show use only" items on my truck.
I just carry a spare set of lenses with me for if i get stopped.

GMC Jim · 04-25-2003, 04:54 AM

longhorn....what does the cop say when you are changing lenses after you are pulled over????? lol.......... ( just kiddin')

71-longbed · 04-25-2003, 05:31 AM

so the #2357 will work on both back up and brake light applications.????... .. do you have to worry about blowing a fuse with a stronger bulb ???

just curious

GMC Jim · 04-25-2003, 06:10 AM

#2357 will draw 2.23 amps ( brake & turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite );;;;;;;;;;;;;;; #1157 will draw 2.10 amps (brake and turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite )...... So..... the #2357 only draws .13 amp difference from the # 1157 . No need to worry about blowing fuses......

Mixup · 04-25-2003, 10:18 AM

There are a couple of Police motorcycles here in Vegas with blue dots. They don't bother anyone here.

70 Pickup · 04-25-2003, 10:41 AM

Blue lights are only illegal if they are on the front of the vehicle.

GMC Jim <-- Where did you get those light bulbs specs? I need to find some stuff for my camaro.

Thanks

miket · 04-25-2003, 11:07 AM

I have blue dots...but stock bulbs....

The 50 watt bulb that should interchange with the 1157 is a 795. You can get these from Galls....they used to be the standard in the police car lightbars....

They are bright....I am not sure if they wouldn't be too bright for a taillight.....now a backup is a different story....

Longhorn Man · 04-25-2003, 11:24 AM

Here in Ohio, blue dots are illegal on cars and trucks, but bikes are aloud to have them.
The one time I got pulled over for them I told the officer I had some old nastly lenses in the bed, (which i did) and he gave me a warning since I did an on the spot correction.

Bill72BB · 04-25-2003, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMC Jim
#2357 will draw 2.23 amps ( brake & turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite );;;;;;;;;;;;;;; #1157 will draw 2.10 amps (brake and turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite )...... So..... the #2357 only draws .13 amp difference from the # 1157 . No need to worry about blowing fuses......

2357 are an upgrade many bikers use the only drawback is they don't last as long as the 1157 .
There is also a H1157 but it put out a lot of heat and draws about twice the amps.

GMC Jim · 04-25-2003, 04:47 PM

The #795 is a single contact lamp; the #1157 is a dual contact lamp.... so they would not be interchangable...

The #2357 has rated average life of 400 hrs ( brake lite) and 5000+ hours ( tail lite).

The #1157 has rated average life of 1200 hrs (brake lite) and 5000+ hours (tail lite)

This information is from the Philips Lighting Specs....As I recall; I went to their web site and printed out pages 113 thru 128 of their specs. Also, Wagner and Sylvania have similar information...You might want to check with your favorite auto/truck parts store; they just might have a speck sheaat catalog they would give you !!!!! Jim

71-longbed · 04-25-2003, 04:50 PM

hey GMC Jim

in yor signature what do you mean by "auto level" air shocks ??

GMC Jim · 04-25-2003, 04:52 PM

Devin....JC Whitney has a 1157 replacement halogen lamp that they claim is 50% brighter than the standard 1157.....Part # 81ZX0439B......$9.99............Jim

DevinM · 04-27-2003, 10:56 PM

Thanks guys! I went with the JC Whitney purchase. I also bought the high power reverse lights. Even though, my reverse lights don't go on when I have the truck in reverse, but that's another bridge to cross when I get to it....

04-23-2003, 09:08 PM	#3
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04-23-2003, 09:19 PM	#4
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	I've seen replacement 1157 bulbs that are halogen. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-24-2003, 04:35 AM	#6
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Per Phillips lighting specs.....The #1157 lamp is rated @ 32/3 candle power and the # 2057 is rated @ 32/2 candle power....The brake lamp brightness would be the same but the #2057 tail lamp brightness would be 1/3 less than the 1157 __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-25-2003, 04:54 AM	#10
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	longhorn....what does the cop say when you are changing lenses after you are pulled over????? lol.......... ( just kiddin') __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-25-2003, 06:10 AM	#12
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	#2357 will draw 2.23 amps ( brake & turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite );;;;;;;;;;;;;;; #1157 will draw 2.10 amps (brake and turn lite) and .59 amps ( tail lite )...... So..... the #2357 only draws .13 amp difference from the # 1157 . No need to worry about blowing fuses...... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-23-2003, 09:02 PM	#1
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	Taillights - 1156 or 1157??? Instead of getting those awesome LED's, I want my Blue dots to be as bright as they can be, using bulbs. Are our tailight bulbs 1156's or 1157's? And, does anyone know of a manufacturer that produces a high power, 50 watt?, bulb? __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

04-23-2003, 09:06 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	1157's.

04-23-2003, 10:46 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	A 1156 is a single filament bulb. A 1157 is a dual filament bulb. A 2057 is brighter than a 1157. There is one that is brighter than that, but I cannot rembember the part # at this time.. .

04-24-2003, 04:47 AM	#7
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	looking further thru the lighting specs; the #2357 has the same C-6 base design and is rated @ 40/3 candlepower; so.... this lamp would be considerably brighter brake lite. and DevinM.... seems like I have seen 50 watt replacements for the 1157 in the JC Whitney catalog. 70c10..... I thot that 'blue dots' were illegal... at least in some areas ????/ __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-24-2003, 07:31 AM	#8
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	GMC Jim, Thnaks for the Spec's on the bulbs. I always thought the 2057's were brighter than the 1157's. Guess thats what I get for thinking..LOL! Now to find some 2357's.....

04-25-2003, 12:03 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Blue dots are only illegal if you get pulled over. I know I normally am the first to point out the legality of somethings, but I do put some "off road/show use only" items on my truck. I just carry a spare set of lenses with me for if i get stopped.

04-25-2003, 05:31 AM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	so the #2357 will work on both back up and brake light applications.????... .. do you have to worry about blowing a fuse with a stronger bulb ??? just curious __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-25-2003, 10:18 AM	#13
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	There are a couple of Police motorcycles here in Vegas with blue dots. They don't bother anyone here. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

04-25-2003, 10:41 AM	#14
70 Pickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 22	Blue lights are only illegal if they are on the front of the vehicle. GMC Jim <-- Where did you get those light bulbs specs? I need to find some stuff for my camaro. Thanks

04-25-2003, 11:07 AM	#15
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I have blue dots...but stock bulbs.... The 50 watt bulb that should interchange with the 1157 is a 795. You can get these from Galls....they used to be the standard in the police car lightbars.... They are bright....I am not sure if they wouldn't be too bright for a taillight.....now a backup is a different story.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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04-25-2003, 11:24 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Here in Ohio, blue dots are illegal on cars and trucks, but bikes are aloud to have them. The one time I got pulled over for them I told the officer I had some old nastly lenses in the bed, (which i did) and he gave me a warning since I did an on the spot correction.

04-25-2003, 04:47 PM	#18
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	The #795 is a single contact lamp; the #1157 is a dual contact lamp.... so they would not be interchangable... The #2357 has rated average life of 400 hrs ( brake lite) and 5000+ hours ( tail lite). The #1157 has rated average life of 1200 hrs (brake lite) and 5000+ hours (tail lite) This information is from the Philips Lighting Specs....As I recall; I went to their web site and printed out pages 113 thru 128 of their specs. Also, Wagner and Sylvania have similar information...You might want to check with your favorite auto/truck parts store; they just might have a speck sheaat catalog they would give you !!!!! Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-25-2003, 04:50 PM	#19
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	hey GMC Jim in yor signature what do you mean by "auto level" air shocks ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-25-2003, 04:52 PM	#20
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Devin....JC Whitney has a 1157 replacement halogen lamp that they claim is 50% brighter than the standard 1157.....Part # 81ZX0439B......$9.99............Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

04-27-2003, 10:56 PM	#21
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	Thanks guys! I went with the JC Whitney purchase. I also bought the high power reverse lights. Even though, my reverse lights don't go on when I have the truck in reverse, but that's another bridge to cross when I get to it.... __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

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