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Big Al wrote: > >> BTW, I have not seen a halogen bulb that will fit the stock bulbholder in > >> the backup lights. > > > >Actually there is a bulb. 795 or 796 bulb. (snip) I > >work for the police dept. as a mechanic...these are the bulbs they use in > >their rotator style light bars. They are 50W, Halogen and will fit into your > >back up lights and rear turn signals without modification...I've got them in > >my car...haven't had a problem with fuses popping or anything...backing up is > >like having headlights back there (figure standard sealed halogen headlight > >is average 55W on high) and the rear turn signals are about blinding. > Now this is COOL! Are they for real Halogen??? or just brighter standard > bulbs? > > Any brand name I should look for? Is this a Police Supply kind of item? > > (I wish there were 6V versions... It would be great if they could SEE that > I was stopping...) > > I can see it now... put the shifter in reverse, watch the guy behind me > putting his sunglasses on AT 11:00 at NIGHT! > > Big Al Hey everyone, I knew I could find these if I looked a little. Regarding the 50W halogens with the bayonet bases: I think these are the ones-I just need someone to verify the bulb #'s to make sure they are the right ones (read *pricey*). There is a Public Safety supply company called Galls located in Kentucky that has this ad in their latest catalog "High intensity back up bulbs, Galls has sold thousands of these back up bulbs. 50W of halogen light increases backing visibility and depth perception. They replace bulbs #1156, #1073, #1076, #1141 and most bayonet bulbs in over 90% of vehicles. Suggested List $12.75, #J-BU120 $10.99 ea.". The 1-800# for Galls is 1-800-477-7766, the web-site is "www.gallsinc.com". They will send you a free catalog just for the asking. They sell alot of products to police and fire, but also a lot of very handy everyday items. If anyone can verify these replacement bulb #'s, these bulbs will probably do the trick. David Walters '73 1600 L Nothback S.FL, USA