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01-03-2019, 02:48 AM | #21 | |
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01-03-2019, 02:59 AM | #22 |
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
Karl, look at post #15 on this thread. I have only just ordered them, I'll let you know how they go.
35 head light bulbs have what is known as American Pre Focus [APF] base. I don't know if 34's run that particular style? Anyway, the important thing when selecting light bulbs other than original tungsten type, is that the focal length matches the original.Bob Drake sold some halogen replacement bulb/reflector sets, which, by all accounts were wrong in that respect; rather than a concentrated beam the light was dispersed from the reflector all wrong. Years ago on a trip in my 35 one night, I went over a big bump in the road, and one entire headlight rim and lens dislodged and shattered on the road. The reflector and bulb remained in place in the bucket.The resulting beam was a dead straight beam, which indicates that the light bulb filament was located in exact centre of the parabolic reflector. Shone like a searchlight, a concentrated circle of light shining ahead, with out the prisms in the lens to spread it. So....this is an easy way to check whether any replacement bulbs, LED or halogen, have correct designed focal length, simply fit them, and without refitting the lens, turn lights on and see how the beam looks. For the past twenty odd years, I've been running halogen bulbs with correct APF base; these fit directly into the original reflectors. These LED's I've got coming, I'll check their focal length too. If the light disperses in any pattern other than a nice concentrated parallel beam [without lens in place], irrespective of brightness of bulb, you'll have crap lights.
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01-03-2019, 09:00 AM | #23 |
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
Karl: The 33-34 replacement headlight bulb is #1000 uses BA15d base
The 1935-39 uses the #2330 headlight uses the APF base They will not interchange. I have sent the Co in England an email to see if they sell a LED with BA15d base 6V, + ground. |
01-03-2019, 02:30 PM | #24 |
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This is a alternative source
,You just need to Sign-In to Aliexpress to create an order or it may be possible to create a one off order. As you can see there currently US$16.09 and the shipping is free. If you want them faster there may be a shipping charge but normal free delivery is about 21 days. Most important though is you must request POSITIVE EARTH lamps in the comments to the supplier as there default is negative earth. If you need more information about the lamps click the text below the lamp when in the AliExpress screen and it will give you the lamp dimensions etc. VTNZ helped set them up on the light machine and they were happy with them at the time but apparently original fit bulbs are now required, but given that there 10 times brighter than the originals they just turn a blind eye and pass them. Tell them there new type bulbs that should do it if they ask questions. They said the pattern was a rectangular pattern like on an old motor bike and it was up and down for high and low beams. It didn’t dip to the left like modern lamps but I don’t think the original lamps do either. Last edited by FlatheadTed; 01-03-2019 at 05:30 PM. |
01-03-2019, 03:25 PM | #25 | |
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Let us know what their response is. Are these LED Bulbs "dual filament" - dual LED for both low and high beams??? Ooops! After a little perusing of their site I see that they refer to the replacement of dual filament/twin filament bulbs as "Double Dippers"....
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01-03-2019, 10:08 PM | #27 |
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Thanks Ted...that's about half of what I paid. lol
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01-03-2019, 10:40 PM | #28 |
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
I sent my reflectors to Uvira Inc in Oregon. They do optical reflective coatings. Costs is way less than silver and way more durable. The reflectivity is comparable to silver. Now my headlights in my 39 Zephyr are nice and bright !
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01-03-2019, 11:17 PM | #29 | |
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Thanks Ken I have reproduction Uvira coated reflectors in my Model A I brought them from one of the parts houses -They are fantastic I didn't realise you could get your own done -Karl
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01-03-2019, 11:18 PM | #30 |
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Me to! I ordered the correct bulbs for my 34 last night from the UK -Karl
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01-04-2019, 02:11 PM | #31 |
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
As I have mentioned over the years, halogen headlights in a 6 volt system usually will be less bright that the stock lights. This is due to loss in the old light and dimmer switches, wire size, and several "bullet" connectors in the circuit. After running a clip line between the battery and the light itself and seeing much brighter light, I made up a relay board using two 6 volt starter solenoids connected between the original sockets and the battery. The solenoids are operated by the original connections near the headlights. By using bullet connectors, the relay panel can be quickly removed for judging, etc. My '47 halogen lights are now nearly as bright a modern cars making night driving much safer,
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01-05-2019, 01:34 PM | #32 |
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
I went to the web site and dont understand what bulb to use on my 33-34 fords.
is 35 same as 33-34 ? |
01-05-2019, 04:15 PM | #33 |
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Here's an outfit in Higley, Arizona > http://www.discountleds.com/classicautobulbs.com/
This is their offering for LED Bulbs for 1934 Ford's > http://www.classicautobulbs.com/auto...6x-cree-6v.htm
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01-06-2019, 06:57 AM | #34 |
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Nick: For 33-34 use their BA15d bulb.
The 33-34 is different than the 35-39 |
01-06-2019, 03:35 PM | #35 |
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02-12-2019, 08:58 PM | #36 | |
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On installation I was pleased with the amount of light they generated. However I have had the lights checked on a machine and sure enough despite lots of light they don't met the legal standard in this country. The reason is there is heaps of light pushed out but it is not focused on the road ahead -Most shinning above the road or right in front of the car. I was dazzling oncoming drivers and actually visability of the road ahead was less . They are indeed "lighting up the world" just not the road ! Obviously because the diodes are not at the reflector focus point on my car -It may be different for different years and reflector shapes - Use the bulbs by all means but for safety sake please get them checked that they are doing what they are claimed to do in your car -Karl
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