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Looking for amber single filament bulbs with parallel pins and 2 lugs on the bottom of the holder. Can't find any locally or, so far, on the net. Anyone know a supplier?
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When you say 'two lugs on the bottom', do you mean double contact?

Also, what size bulb, as there are a few different sizes?

Maybe have a look here:

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/category/90
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Hopefully I'm reading this correctly. ?
On my 85 Ram , I had the same problem. Ended up getting bulbs with staggered pins , and filing the one off not needed.
By no means the correct approach,
but I had no problems at all , and an easy fix on a daily !
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Re: amber light bulbs

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That but with double contact and in orange. :thumbright:
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What's it for? (make / model / application) - might help to narrow it down!
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68 dodge dart GTS. Rear indicators, originally the reverse lights. Still working, just looking some spares. used to get them at local parts shop but they have closed.
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OK, before conversion the back-up light bulb would have been a 1073B which is single contact (and clear obviously), so it must have been modified to a double-contact when the indicators were installed there. As you have found, it's not easy to find the combination of single-filament, double contact, parallel bayonet pins and amber!

Edit: Could get these and paint them amber?:

https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/clear-sto ... yonet-pins
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Why do you want the reversing light amber, normally they are white or am I miss reading your question ?

Edit, had a re read :oops: Your after Indicator bulbs
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This is it with double contacts. Looks like it will be a paint job. Used to have no problems getting these locally but times change. :thumbright:
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That one has a single contact... I presume you mean that it's the kind of bulb you want, but it should have double contacts instead?
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Thanks, that's the rear indicator. I was sure it was double contact. Never do a job when drink has been taken. In which case i am fine :oops:
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I painted the indicator bulbs on my old Charger years ago and the paint lasted surprisingly well. It was a temporary fix that became permanent.
Have you looked for orange led bulbs?
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Not sure if these are the right size?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1156-Ba15s-3 ... 890.l49286
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Beal consumables, £2.20 + vat for 10 plus postage, free postage if you spend £100, easy to spend £100 on there site :lol:
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Re: amber light bulbs

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Got these for the front. Double filament and dual contact offset pins. The single contacts are fine for the rears. Glass is a bit smaller but holder looks the same. Will try them today. Not as orange as wha is t there but should be ok. :thumbright: Took a while to be delivered.Cheers guys as always.
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