The Ford Barn

Zax40 · 11-19-2022, 05:09 PM

I found several of these old headlight doors with an extra lense at the bottom. Does anyone know the history on them?

petehoovie · 11-19-2022, 05:14 PM

I'm thinking they are aftermarket bulb to sealed beam conversion bezels....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403808497705

1937-40 FORD Sealed Beam Headlight Conversion Head Light Bezels
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ezels&_sacat=0

V8COOPMAN · 11-19-2022, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zax40

I found several of these old headlight doors with an extra lense at the bottom. Does anyone know the history on them?

They are most-likely ELECTROLINE brand aftermarket, sealed beam adapters for '37-'39 Fords. Most folks don't have nice things to say about them as they do look kind of cheezy on an old Ford.

Best use for them that I have ever seen is to stick a clock of appropriate size in 'em.

Coop

GB SISSON · 11-19-2022, 10:19 PM

Not claiming much knowledge on anything '40, I don't think that they look any cheesier than that aftermarket valve cover.....Can't swap that back with a phillips screwdriver either.

cas3 · 11-19-2022, 11:27 PM

I had them on my 38 std, and I like the look, and I like sealed beam headlights. If you drive at night alot like I do , sealed beams are a wonderful thing even staying with 6v's

Zax40 · 11-20-2022, 09:46 AM

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If anyone is looking for a set let me know. I found 4 of them at a little antique mall close to my parents cabin. I have a nice set of chrome headlight doors on my ‘40 and don’t have a use for these.

Ray in La Mesa · 11-20-2022, 10:14 AM

I've got one made into a clock, always wondered where it come from. Thanks

11-19-2022, 05:14 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10,156	Re: 40 Ford aftermarket headlight door info I'm thinking they are aftermarket bulb to sealed beam conversion bezels.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/403808497705 1937-40 FORD Sealed Beam Headlight Conversion Head Light Bezels https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ezels&_sacat=0 Last edited by petehoovie; 11-19-2022 at 05:32 PM.

11-19-2022, 10:19 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,881	Re: 40 Ford aftermarket headlight door info Not claiming much knowledge on anything '40, I don't think that they look any cheesier than that aftermarket valve cover.....Can't swap that back with a phillips screwdriver either. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-19-2022, 11:27 PM	#5
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,301	Re: 40 Ford aftermarket headlight door info I had them on my 38 std, and I like the look, and I like sealed beam headlights. If you drive at night alot like I do , sealed beams are a wonderful thing even staying with 6v's

11-20-2022, 09:46 AM	#6
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 433	Re: 40 Ford aftermarket headlight door info Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If anyone is looking for a set let me know. I found 4 of them at a little antique mall close to my parents cabin. I have a nice set of chrome headlight doors on my ‘40 and don’t have a use for these.

11-20-2022, 10:14 AM	#7
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: 40 Ford aftermarket headlight door info I've got one made into a clock, always wondered where it come from. Thanks