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06-17-2021, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
Hi Guys, I'am restoring my 1939 sedan that I've owned since 1962. My question is, what is the correct color for the inside of the bucket, gray, silver??? Can't tell from the old black and white photos. If anyone knows I would sure appreciate a shout back. Thanks Richard
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06-17-2021, 07:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
Silver helps with light reflection.
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06-17-2021, 07:48 PM | #3 |
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06-17-2021, 09:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
The original was gloss silver.
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06-18-2021, 05:39 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
The paint color inside of the headlight bucket?
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The 'reflector' portion of the bucket should be silver/chrome finished.
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06-18-2021, 07:30 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
51MERC has this correct. Buckets were painted in full gloss black. Reflectors were silver plated.
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06-18-2021, 07:37 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
The question was about the inside of the bucket, not the outside, nor about the reflector. Come on, guys!
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06-18-2021, 10:26 AM | #9 |
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06-18-2021, 11:44 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
Dave, You are correct of course. The inside was quite a bright shade of silver paint. I can't find a good photo to post here.
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06-18-2021, 02:45 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1939 Deluxe Ford headlight buckets
Hey, Thanks Guys. I was thinking it might be silver on the inside of the bucket, but was not quite sure. Now I know and silver they will be. Again thinks....
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