Halogen bulbs

[Metlovers@cs.com]

Okay here is my take on the Halogen bulb thing.    
First off Nate is correct in recommending not to use the halogen bulbs for 
your tail lights, even if you could find them and were willing to pay $25.00 
each,   they would in fact melt he heck out of the lens. If you tail lights 
are dim,  look at the condition of the lens!
I do disagree with his info on the use of halogen lights in an old car.   I 
personally have always upgraded to halogen headlamps in several old cars with 
no problem.  I have sold parts for the past 12 years and have always 
recommended them and sold them in this exact instance without any negative 
repercussions.    They do not use more power, it is simply a more effecient 
bulb using halogen gas.  Thus making a brighter, whiter light.
The part number for the 7" halogen bulb to use in a Met is  H6024.  This is 
an industry standard #  and can be used anywhere.
   And Gerald,   you are not exactly correct either,   the bulb commonly 
referred to as
"H-4" is a composite style bulb.   That is,   like the new bulb designs of 
today,  it is separate from the lens.   The bulb I referred to above is a 
dual filament bulb,  and will pose no problems in the way of Hi / low beam.   
  
    Sorry to intrude like this,   but i want everyone out there that doesn't 
know better,  to know better.......      : )
                                       TORI