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08-13-2015, 04:25 PM | #1 |
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French headlights.
You don't see'm much anymore but at one time they were very popular. Just curious as to the origin of the name for this head-light/body modification. I've never owned a car with "French (Frenched ?) headlights but it seems to me that changing a burned out headlamp would be a bugger. Obviously, I have way too much time on my hands.
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08-13-2015, 04:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: French headlights.
It had something to do with French cuffs on a shirt. They look rounded seems like that was the deal back in the day.
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08-13-2015, 09:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: French headlights.
Yes changing a bulb is a bugger. Usually involves removing the front tire as the screws that hold in the bucket go in from the back side.
I believe that the point of "Frenching" the headlights was to give the front fender a smoother look.(No headlight ring seam) It also makes the front fender appear to be longer( Chrome headlight ring painted to match the rest of the fender). Torchie |
08-14-2015, 01:44 AM | #4 |
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Re: French headlights.
Always thought it was called "frenched", because of the kiss?
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08-14-2015, 04:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: French headlights.
Piece of cake! Have them on my 41.
Trim ring off and a couple of screws and the whole light assembly comes out and I change the bulb from the back side. |
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08-14-2015, 07:37 AM | #7 |
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08-14-2015, 08:08 AM | #8 |
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Re: French headlights.
I did them on a car 65 years ago and they were a pain to change the bulbs. G.M.
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08-14-2015, 09:25 AM | #9 |
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Re: French headlights.
Did it 58 years ago to one of the two 49' Mercury sport sedans I had at the time. Was done using 53'-54' headlight doors with inner s.s. trim rings that were removable from the outside to give access to bulbs.
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08-14-2015, 12:34 PM | #12 |
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Re: French headlights.
Here's what Wikipedia says: Frenching is the act of recessing or moulding a headlight, taillight, antenna or number plate into a car body to give a smoother look to the vehicle. The name originates from the end result looking like a French cuff of a shirt sleeve, which has a ridge at the end.
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08-14-2015, 03:25 PM | #13 |
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Re: French headlights.
Only thing I liked about France was the "French Toast" and Bridget Bardot" (In my minds eye she still looks good at what 82?) NOT
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08-15-2015, 07:26 AM | #16 |
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HMMMM. what he said.
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