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01-30-2011, 08:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
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1958 Porch Light
Where can I buy replacement 110v light bulbs for this style of porch light? I've looked around the big box stores but no joy.
Also has anybody converted this light to 12v? Or is it easier to just install a separate 12v light?
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01-30-2011, 08:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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We have the same light on our '56, I think it's adorable! I believe it takes a refrigerator lamp. However, We converted ours to 12v as well as all our wiring. If you have everything apart, it's not that big of a deal. But it is part of the "slippery slope" thing... while we're at it, I might as well...
If you decide to change yours out to something else, I'd love to buy this one from you ~
Shari
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01-30-2011, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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I really like it too and have one on mine. Switched it to 12 volt as well with a small LED fixture that is paired with the same light under the steps so they both use the scare light toggle. And, they are blue!!
cheers,
steve
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01-30-2011, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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Sure like to find one of those style of porch lamps. Like em'.
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01-30-2011, 09:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Wanna know how I know its 115 volt...not 12 volt?
Mike...I got my 115 v bulbs at a local electrical supply/repair company. I had been told that they are appliance...sewing machine, specifically....bulbs.
For those not familiar with these....the base looks like the dual contact base on a 12 volt 1157 automotive bulb. So when I replaced the bulb in mine, which was out, I put in an 1157. Puff! it blew out. So I got out my elec. tester and poked around a bit. BANG! It was like an electrical arc light about 10 inches from my face.
Anyway....I have some of those bulbs as spares and can get you some if needed. Converting to 12 will require a lot of panel and wiring work...not hard, but time consuming.
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01-30-2011, 10:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
Mike...I got my 115 v bulbs at a local electrical supply/repair company. I had been told that they are appliance...sewing machine, specifically....bulbs.
For those not familiar with these....the base looks like the dual contact base on a 12 volt 1157 automotive bulb. So when I replaced the bulb in mine, which was out, I put in an 1157. Puff! it blew out. So I got out my elec. tester and poked around a bit. BANG! It was like an electrical arc light about 10 inches from my face.
Anyway....I have some of those bulbs as spares and can get you some if needed. Converting to 12 will require a lot of panel and wiring work...not hard, but time consuming.
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Thanks, Melody Ranch. Appliance bulbs? No wonder why I couldn't find one. I'll trying going that route.
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2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
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https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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01-30-2011, 10:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Nowhere
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 573
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Mike, here is a photo of how the original wiring was run in my trailer. Yours is probably quite similar, if not identical (by the way, I have photos of all the orginal wire runs if there are any areas you are interested in). As you can see, that light and the switch were wired into the 110v system. I converted mine to 12 volt, but that was with the entire interior taken apart for the shell off. Melody is right, it would be a very tough job (impossible?) without taking the walls down.
On edit: sorry for the off point response. For some reason I thought you were asking if this light was 110v or 12v. Apparently I have not had enough coffee this morning.
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01-31-2011, 08:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Folsom
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
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58 Porch Light with LED Bulb retrofit.
I recieved my order from superbrightleds.com today, so I unwrapped my re-chromed light and fit the new socket and bulb in tonight. I am more then pleased with the results. It is 12V, but since I ripped out all my wiring, its no problem. I bench tested it and it looks fantastic.
Comments? Questions?
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02-01-2011, 06:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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mattkroff could you please share the socket and bulb part # that you used.
I have a 57 Overlander with the same light and I would love to put an LED in it.
Thanks
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02-01-2011, 07:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Mike
Go into your closet and get out the Christmas lights - then pick the color you would like Those are the same bulbs used in many night lights too....
Ken J.
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02-01-2011, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
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Check it again
It sounds like there are many different variations in use.
All the original 56 lights I have seen....not that many...have been AC ....not DC 12 volt.
Here is the "1157", as I call it, double contact , 115v AC bulb. Note that the bulb holder looks just like a 12 volt 1157 automotive. A BIG surprise awaits if you misidentify.
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02-01-2011, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
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Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Hmmmm Thats not what I have on my 58..... good ol 50's trailers - nothing standard
Ken J.
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
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02-01-2011, 10:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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I need one of those original porch lights for my airstream. I will look to see it somebody is selling one.
Brian
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02-01-2011, 10:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Ken,
Melody Ranch is correct. My socket has the two contacts just like a 12v 1157 bulb. Some kind of conversion is probably in order for my Overlander. Either a standard style 110v Christmas bulb like you mentioned or a 12v.
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2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
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https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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02-01-2011, 11:58 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Folsom
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
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LED Bulb
Quote:
Originally Posted by BradS
mattkroff could you please share the socket and bulb part # that you used.
I have a 57 Overlander with the same light and I would love to put an LED in it.
Thanks
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Here you go.
1156-W3X1W Is the bulb
BA15 base Wired Sockets
The socket was .99
the bulb was around 15-18 dollars.
I just bent the tabs to fit and line up with the existing screw hole in the fixture, then used a hehr window screw and nut I had laying around to attach it. I will go to Home depot today and get a proper Stainless steel screw and nut that will provide longer lasting results. Because its a tight fit, consider using some locktite to secure it.
Good luck.
Matt
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02-01-2011, 12:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Norm and Matt:
Where did you get your exterior metal light. I need one for my trailer. I can't seem to find one.
Brian
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02-01-2011, 12:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Nowhere
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 573
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lothlorian
Norm and Matt:
Where did you get your exterior metal light. I need one for my trailer. I can't seem to find one.
Brian
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Mine was on the trailer when I bought it. I'm pretty sure it is original since it looks exactly like so many other 50's Airstream porch lights. Like Matt, I had mine re-chromed and convereted it to 12v.
Norm
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02-01-2011, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Thanks Matt
Thats what I was looking for I like what you did and hope to do the same
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02-01-2011, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Hate to break the news to you, Brian....those lights are "gold." if you find one buy it!
Then, again....if your not a purist....look at the various air vents on EBAY...for boats .
There are some real nice, very similar to the lights, vents out there. Make your own.
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02-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Melody:
I found the light we are going with . It will be perfect. check it out.
Andros LED
Brian
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