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fourfords 05-01-2014 09:03 PM

1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

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I have an otherwise stock 1937 "Humpback" Fordor. It came with the 1940 seal beam conversion. I want to change it back to original. I'm in the learning curve as to what the next step is. Below are some photos of the headlight assembly as it exists now. Many thanks.

swoopNZ 05-01-2014 09:14 PM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

You will need the 2 lens glasses, ( 78 at the bottom ), the 2 silvered reflectors, the 1/2 round reflector retainers ( different than 38 because of the headlight/fender angle ( although 39 deluxe or 39 Mercury would do ), the 2 outer stainless surrounds and the 2 retaining clips, as well as the 2 wiring looms.

fourfords 05-01-2014 10:56 PM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

Ya know, I have a couple sets of 1933-34 silvered reflectors. They measure 8" across. Will these fit?

TonyM 05-02-2014 11:56 AM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

Watch out, my original 1937 Ford headlight buckets were altered by a previous owner's sealed beam conversion. I am using repro until I can re-rivet the correct pieces back on to the original FoMoCo bucket.

swoopNZ 05-02-2014 05:08 PM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

You could always buy a pair of Drake's repros.

Jstegenga 10-25-2015 07:14 PM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

If you still have the sealed beam conversion assemblies I'd like to discuss purchasing them.
Jack
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DavidG 10-25-2015 07:53 PM

Re: 1937 ford headlight UN-conversion
 

The '37 reflector is considerably smaller than those used on '33s and '34s.


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