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Chris Haynes · 08-02-2017, 10:26 PM

I have my bare headlight shell. new reflectors, bulbs, and all the other assorted pieces to connect to the wiring harness. The only problem is I have no idea how all these pieces fit together. Does anybody have a cutaway view of this?
TIA
Chris

SeaSlugs · 08-02-2017, 10:34 PM

So your reusing the lenses, cork gaskets, lens springs, rings etc?

Also I hope you got the new shells with the correct dome shape that brattons sells...otherwise your lights will be impossible to focus and be bright but dim at the same time.

if you got repo headlight sockets search on here about trying to make them less crappy before you install them.

1955cj5 · 08-03-2017, 09:26 AM

I used the headlight sockets from Bert's along with a new harness and they all fit and work just fine.

You also need this part that slips into the socket in the bucket. It holds the connectors in place.

https://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4299

Les Andrews book has a cutaway view of the headlights..

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Bob C · 08-03-2017, 11:01 AM

Look at page 84 of Bratton's catalog.

Bob

Chris Haynes · 08-03-2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1955cj5

I used the headlight sockets from Bert's along with a new harness and they all fit and work just fine.

You also need this part that slips into the socket in the bucket. It holds the connectors in place.

https://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4299

Les Andrews book has a cutaway view of the headlights..

.

Thank you!

KGBnut · 08-04-2017, 02:41 PM

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If you have the original sockets don't throw them out. I wasn't at all happy with the new replacements I got and ended up carefully rebuilding the originals. Most of the reproductions I have seen have issues with the contact being loose and not contacting the bulbs in the right place.

Ken

Chris Haynes · 08-04-2017, 10:58 PM

I had bare buckets with not internal parts.

08-02-2017, 10:26 PM	#1
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Headlight wiring. I have my bare headlight shell. new reflectors, bulbs, and all the other assorted pieces to connect to the wiring harness. The only problem is I have no idea how all these pieces fit together. Does anybody have a cutaway view of this? TIA Chris __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

08-02-2017, 10:34 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Headlight wiring. So your reusing the lenses, cork gaskets, lens springs, rings etc? Also I hope you got the new shells with the correct dome shape that brattons sells...otherwise your lights will be impossible to focus and be bright but dim at the same time. if you got repo headlight sockets search on here about trying to make them less crappy before you install them. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-03-2017, 11:01 AM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Headlight wiring. Look at page 84 of Bratton's catalog. Bob

08-04-2017, 02:41 PM	#6
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Headlight wiring. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you have the original sockets don't throw them out. I wasn't at all happy with the new replacements I got and ended up carefully rebuilding the originals. Most of the reproductions I have seen have issues with the contact being loose and not contacting the bulbs in the right place. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

08-04-2017, 10:58 PM	#7
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Headlight wiring. I had bare buckets with not internal parts. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?