NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Pre 84 => Topic started by: Ken B on March 18, 2013, 01:20:00 AM

Title: Newbie Help
Post by: Ken B on March 18, 2013, 01:20:00 AM

Hi Guys
As the subject says I am a "newbie" to both this forum and Corvette ownership. I  acquired a '78 coupe in January and it has now been complied, blue slipped and registered. I have only done 150 miles in it and am still finding it a bit strange steering from the 'passenger' side but heaps of fun. That's the 'newbie bit out of the way, now the help bit. I have blown a front indicator bulb and am unable to find an orange twin filament bulb (Osram part No 1157A) here in Armidale. Are there any suppliers in Aus or will I have to get them from the US? Any help greatly appreciated. 
KB

Title: Re: Newbie Help
Post by: sirfixalot on March 18, 2013, 08:48:28 AM

What configuration is the pins on the base of old globe - straight or offset. I think Ponti World in Albion Pk has them for US cars. Alternatively get a twin filament clear globe with correct pin orientation & buy a bottle of orange lense paint  for about $7 & paint up a few spares

Title: Re: Newbie Help
Post by: bfit on March 18, 2013, 09:50:01 AM

Thy this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indicator-turn-signal-bulbs-orange-1157A-/151012704903?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23290f0287&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_689 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indicator-turn-signal-bulbs-orange-1157A-/151012704903?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23290f0287&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_689)

Make sure you get the correct pin arrangement

BFit

Title: Re: Newbie Help
Post by: 72vet on March 18, 2013, 04:30:49 PM

Try Supercheap, remember to get the correct pin configuration

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Automotive-Globe-Indicator-Amber-12V-21W-2-Pack.aspx?pid=120223#Combo (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Automotive-Globe-Indicator-Amber-12V-21W-2-Pack.aspx?pid=120223#Combo)

Title: Re: Newbie Help
Post by: Ken B on March 18, 2013, 07:47:35 PM

Thanks Guys for your help. Ponti World has them @$7.70 each.

Title: Re: Newbie Help
Post by: ABinAUS on March 25, 2013, 01:11:41 PM

Hi Guys, Got a box of 10 for $16.50 including freight & GST

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120906700956&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120906700956&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160)