bulb for front turn signals

[spookylynx]

Anyone off hand know the bulb # for the front amber lights? '65 Chev.

[jtrichard]

1157 or 1034 IF you want the bulbs to be amber then they would be 1157A and 1034A

[Clyde65]

Hmmm, I thought the rear was 1157 and front were 1156. Am I wrong guys??

[jtrichard]

1156 is a backup type bulb ....Only has ONE filament.... The front on our trucks is a combo park and turn 2 filament light

[spookylynx]

Originally Posted by jtrichard

1157 or 1034 IF you want the bulbs to be amber then they would be 1157A and 1034A

Thanks!

[Bart Savage]

whats the difference between the 1157 and the 1034??

[jtrichard]

By David Sandoval, eHow Contributor
Automotive lamps burn out after a long period of use. Often, more than one bulb can serve as a replacement part for nearly any automotive lamp. For example, an 1157 automotive lamp is electrically compatible with a 1034 lamp. However, some notable differences between the two lamps may make one better than the other for your specific situation.


Primary Filament Operation at 12.8 Volts
The primary filament is used for normal marker-lamp (the rear light that comes on when you turn on your headlights) operation. The 1157 lamp can sustain 2.10 amps at 12.8 volts, and will last an average of 1,200 hours. The 1034 lamp can handle 1.80 amps at this voltage, and will last an average of 200 hours.

Secondary Filament Operation at 14 Volts


The secondary filament is used for turn signal operations. The 1157 lamp can sustain 590 milliamps of electrical current at 14 volts, and lasts an average of 3,000 hours. The 1034 lamp lasts an average of 5,000 hours under these conditions.

Considerations When Choosing Which to Install


Since both lamps are used as combination turn-signal and marker lamps, choose the lamp that suits your needs best. If you do a lot of daytime driving and require a long-lasting signal lamp, install the 1034 lamp. If you do a lot of nighttime driving, and do not need to use your turn signals often, choose the 1157 lamp.