1968 D100 rear taillights

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1968 D100 rear taillights

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what light bulbs are used in the rear one or two?

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1157's

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ONE 1157 bulb per side
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I recently needed bulbs for mine, and walmart was out of 1157, but they had a 2057.
per this article - I cannot vouch for its accuracy:
http://automotivemileposts.com/tailligh ... rison.html

the 1157 is the standard bulb, which outputs 3 candlepower on low and 32 on high.
but these bulbs also will fit and work:
a 2057 outputs 2 on low and 32 on high, for more contrast; and
a 2357 outputs 3 on low and 40 on high, for a high-intensity brake/turn light (but much shorter life). :2cents

I ended up ordering a box of 1157s.
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late 65 (titled as 66) D100 SWB 225-1, 3 speed, 3.91
driving it since 12/03/71

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