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tombarb33

06-13-2019 09:50 PM

1933 Ford Headlights

I have 2 sets of 33 headlights. One pair is all stainless steel and the other is stainless except for the internal front lip where the lense fits. This part is mild steel. Once the front ring is attached the headlights look identical. The external markings are also identical. Is one pair an earlier version or something?

deuce_roadster

06-13-2019 10:42 PM

Re: 1933 Ford Headlights

I will have to look at my extras and see how they are made. DavidG will certainly know the answer to your question. Maybe different "cottage industry" manufacturer?

DavidG

06-13-2019 11:40 PM

Re: 1933 Ford Headlights

All of the original '32-'34 headlamp buckets that I've ever seen have un-plated plain steel inner rings where the reflector attaches. I believe that was by design to ensure good grounding. My guess would be that the pair with stainless rings have had them replaced.

33rds

06-14-2019 03:21 AM

Re: 1933 Ford Headlights

I dont have any, but i have seen as you describe, completely in stainless. no loose ring but in one piece
It was here in Sweden, but most is with loose ring here to.
But i have no Idea if It is à Europen thing, or early late?

Manuel

06-19-2019 01:13 AM

Re: 1933 Ford Headlights

I have a couple of old 1933-34 headlight buckets. A magnet will attach to some and not others??

Manuel in Oz

koates

06-19-2019 01:59 AM

Re: 1933 Ford Headlights

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel (Post 1769077)

I have a couple of old 1933-34 headlight buckets. A magnet will attach to some and not others??

Manuel in Oz

I have several sets of 1934 only headlamps , all are originals and some are magnetic and some are not. Regards, Kevin.

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