I've got the left side of my dash dark, and it is a PITA to get out the dash what with the pot-metal assembly/framing, so I don't want to screw around with this stuff any time soon after I fix it.

Here's the specs on the 57 bulb
# Trade No.: 57
# Design Volts: 14.0
# Amps: 0.24
# Rated Average Life Volts per Hour: 500
# Filament Type: C-2V
# Bulb Type: G-4 1/2
# Base Type: Miniature Bayonet

Anyhoo, do any of you guys know of a replacement bulb that will are a better substitute, keeping in mind that the base has to be the mini-bayonet style?