Trippe Driving light bulbs

Am in need of trippe Driving Light Bulbs.

Part # on mine is, T-4-s.

Below it reads, 32M.S.C.P AT 5.6 V

This is a large bulb with a black "matt" face.

Pins are straight across, not staggered.

Any source for purchasing these would be appreciated.

Mike in colorado

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Well, 35 viewers, an no responses, so far.

I checked w/ my local Carquest parts store and they tell me a G.E. #1133 is real close to the "official" Trippe bulb, 6 volt, 2 pins @ bottom, same barrel size, and rated @ 32 C.P.

I have 1 on order, so I'll try it and report back soon. Oh, the price was $4.50+tax.

Mike

Just to let you all know, I answered my own question.

After a couple of days searching the web, I discovered that G.E./MAZDA bulb # 1133 is "almost" the same configuration, and has the same specks as the Trippe bulb T-4-s. the only difference is the Trippe bulb has a black face. This issue was solved by masking tape and a quick coat of VHT black paint, from the same spray can I used to paint my exhaust manifold.

This fix may drive the "restorers" nuts, but for us "drivers" it will do in a pinch. The cost for the bulb @ Carquest was $4.50 but I've seen them on the web for as little as $.99 ea + shipping of course.

Just wanted to throw this out there for you all to ponder.....

Mike in Colorado

BCA# 45728

AACA # 994416

That's a great update, Mike. Thanks for helping many of us out on this. John

That's really good information to know. Thanks for posting this.

Bill Hirsch has 6 volt Halogen bulbs for the Trippe lights. I haven't purchased any yet, but plan on doing so this year.

Is this bulb on eBay the same?

best regards

Uli

Just for "grins" I'll pass along some of my light bulb research, re: Trippe driving lights.

Keep in mind this info is not for "purists". It is only for us working stiffs that want to own a "driver".

1. www.elightbulbs.com bulbbright # 715113 (24 watt 6.2v BA15s base #1133 bulb @ $.99ea.

2.http://bargainsherps.com/Eiko-40174-1133 (24.2watt6.2vBA15s base

#Eiko 40174 1133. Their price jumps up to $1.05ea

Now keep in mind these are clear bulbs of about the same configuration as the Trippe T-4-s, so you will have to paint the face w/ flat black VHT paint, if you really want to fool the judges. I tried one w/ paint and one w/o, and I could not tell the difference @ about 100" away, on a moonless night. Of course polishing the insides of my lights with "semichrome" could have had an impact too.

Just a little "blacksmithing" info for you-all to ponder.

Mike in Colorado, where we have NO snow to speak of yet this year....

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AACA # 994416

just read this ad . have a lot of working 6-volts with the original black on them and say trrip on them .

Good stuff Mike. Please send me a short article for the PWD Newsletter.

just read this ad . have a lot of working 6-volts with the original black on them and say trrip on them .

38-rays,

And the price would be ????

mike