I think '68's have the smallest tail lights ever produced. To enhance other driver's awareness of my presence and slowing intentions, I thought about adding a third eye brake light. Ron Francis Wire Works makes cool LED ones, so I requested their catalog. Thumbing through the catalog, I noticed their extra bright tail light bulbs, direct replacements for 1157's. I decided to try a pair before scabbing a third eye in.

The bulbs are great. The running light is just about as bright as a normal brake light, and the brake is waaaaay brighter than a normal brake. I was concerned about extra heat melting the lens, but had no problem running the brakes nearly full time on a very crowded mainstreet cruise at 95 degrees.

I think Wire Works advises to check local laws before using their product. I personally think that rear ending my priceless Chevelle is much more of a criminal act than using these bulbs.

This is not an advertisement for WW. Just a friendly note for anyone with the same concerns as me.

http://members.aol.com/kengibbons/auto/index.htm

Don't know about the RF product but I put 2057 bulbs in my 64 with the same results.

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OrrieG
64 Malibu HT Survivor
Gold Member #171