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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 - 70 Shelby => Topic started by: 69GT350H on September 30, 2018, 07:12:16 PM

Title: 69/70 Shelby license plate lights
Post by: 69GT350H on September 30, 2018, 07:12:16 PM

Looking for the correct light bulb for the pair of plate lights. I had one of the two, but seem to have misplaced it while I was researching what type it is, as mine had no markings on it.

Seems to be a "ba15d" base, single element. I have a GE 1004 that has the correct base, but the glass bulb is larger and the bulb is much brighter.

Title: Re: 69/70 Shelby license plate lights
Post by: penmanb on September 06, 2021, 01:58:52 PM

Did you ever find the correct bulb.  I?ve the same problem on my 69 GT350!

Title: Re: 69/70 Shelby license plate lights
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 06, 2021, 04:32:14 PM

The first place you should look is the good ole owners manual. ;)  Page 46 list two license plate lights in this case. They are 4 candle power.  #97 is the trade name identification. Hopefully you have a 69 or 70 owners manual in your glove box or console to answer other questions that may come up in the future.

Title: Re: 69/70 Shelby license plate lights
Post by: AJ on January 29, 2023, 11:54:15 AM

Following up on this thread after trying to locate a 1178 bulb.   Per a cross reference chart,  i finally used a sylvania bulb number 90  successfully for my license plate light bulbs.   69/70 shelby

Title: Re: 69/70 Shelby license plate lights
Post by: jwc66k on January 29, 2023, 04:08:43 PM

NPD carries them, U-L1178, $1.44.
Jim