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iverson · 08-29-2017, 11:19 PM

our 28 has the single bulb headlight that should have one filament a parking light anyone know where to get those bulbs? I cant find any in the vender catalogs.

Charlie Stephens · 08-30-2017, 12:20 AM

Maybe it's just me but I always thought the single bulb headlight was intended to be used on deluxe cars where the "parking" lights were the cowl lights. The single socket held a single bulb that supplied both high and low beams.

Charlie Stephens

Tom Wesenberg · 08-30-2017, 03:51 AM

I'm surprised the dealers don't have the 1928 bulb.
You might have to go to Hershey and look for old stock.

Charlie Stephens · 08-30-2017, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I'm surprised the dealers don't have the 1928 bulb.
You might have to go to Hershey and look for old stock.

Tom,

Are you saying that the '28 had 3 filaments in the single headlight bulb, high/low/park? I have always had the '30-'31 vehicles so I missed it.

Charlie Stephens

Tom Wesenberg · 08-30-2017, 10:07 AM

The fluted headlamps only came with driving and parking filaments, no High/Low bulb.

My 1928 has the original 21/3 bulbs in the headlamps, and it's fine for driving at night. You can forget the parking filament and use a dual filament bulb, used as HI/LOW for driving. I think they can be purchased as 25/25, 35/35, or 35/50.

Gary Karr · 08-30-2017, 10:13 AM

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Your 1928 should use a 3-21 CP headlight bulb. The 21 CP is for the driving lights and the 3 CP filament is for the parking lights.

Bob C · 08-30-2017, 10:27 AM

Here you go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENERAL-ELECTRIC-MAZDA-1158-MINIATURE-LIGHT-BULB-6-8V-NIB-/282506244696?hash=item41c6af3258:g:c~oAAOSw0hlZMYW 0&vxp=mtr Well that one didn't take long to sell.
See the 4th picture http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-BOX-OF-TEN...1Y1TP4&vxp=mtr

Bob

denniskliesen · 08-30-2017, 12:41 PM

I have an early 29 with fluted headlamp lense. If you are looking for the 6v fluted bulb, then you might get lucky at a swap meet, but you might look a long time.

I bought my bulbs from the vendors 50/32. Most have them 12v or 6v. They work great for me as I have no cowl lamps.

phonconn · 08-30-2017, 01:09 PM

If you use the original crinkle bulbs with your car running you have a 50-50 chance of them burning out. The crinkle bulb should be used for fine point only. I have a short supply of them but they are pricey. I also have a long supply of 21-21, 32-32 which will also work in your single bulb reflectors and sell them at reasonable prices.
Most vendors have modern replacements but mine are more era replacements so either way you will have lights.
Best,
Dan Bixby 816-213-8437 [email protected] Strictly A's

a bass · 08-30-2017, 01:46 PM

early honda motorcycle used 32/3cp 6V
Part #34906-329-671.
Put them in my 28 phaeton. work well

a bass · 08-30-2017, 01:47 PM

correct Part # 34906-329-671

JohnLaVoy · 08-30-2017, 01:55 PM

They are made, I know I got a set. I think it was not a Model A vendor but something like Restoration supplies or something similar.

08-29-2017, 11:19 PM	#1
iverson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: freeport il Posts: 316	single bulb headlight question our 28 has the single bulb headlight that should have one filament a parking light anyone know where to get those bulbs? I cant find any in the vender catalogs.

08-30-2017, 12:20 AM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: single bulb headlight question Maybe it's just me but I always thought the single bulb headlight was intended to be used on deluxe cars where the "parking" lights were the cowl lights. The single socket held a single bulb that supplied both high and low beams. Charlie Stephens

08-30-2017, 10:07 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: single bulb headlight question The fluted headlamps only came with driving and parking filaments, no High/Low bulb. My 1928 has the original 21/3 bulbs in the headlamps, and it's fine for driving at night. You can forget the parking filament and use a dual filament bulb, used as HI/LOW for driving. I think they can be purchased as 25/25, 35/35, or 35/50.

08-30-2017, 10:13 AM	#6
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: single bulb headlight question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Your 1928 should use a 3-21 CP headlight bulb. The 21 CP is for the driving lights and the 3 CP filament is for the parking lights.

08-30-2017, 10:27 AM	#7
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: single bulb headlight question Here you go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENERAL-ELECTRIC-MAZDA-1158-MINIATURE-LIGHT-BULB-6-8V-NIB-/282506244696?hash=item41c6af3258:g:c~oAAOSw0hlZMYW 0&vxp=mtr Well that one didn't take long to sell. See the 4th picture http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-BOX-OF-TEN...1Y1TP4&vxp=mtr Bob Last edited by Bob C; 08-30-2017 at 01:14 PM.

08-30-2017, 03:51 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: single bulb headlight question I'm surprised the dealers don't have the 1928 bulb. You might have to go to Hershey and look for old stock.

08-30-2017, 12:41 PM	#8
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: single bulb headlight question I have an early 29 with fluted headlamp lense. If you are looking for the 6v fluted bulb, then you might get lucky at a swap meet, but you might look a long time. I bought my bulbs from the vendors 50/32. Most have them 12v or 6v. They work great for me as I have no cowl lamps.

08-30-2017, 01:09 PM	#9
phonconn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas City Area Missouri Posts: 384	Re: single bulb headlight question If you use the original crinkle bulbs with your car running you have a 50-50 chance of them burning out. The crinkle bulb should be used for fine point only. I have a short supply of them but they are pricey. I also have a long supply of 21-21, 32-32 which will also work in your single bulb reflectors and sell them at reasonable prices. Most vendors have modern replacements but mine are more era replacements so either way you will have lights. Best, Dan Bixby 816-213-8437 [email protected] Strictly A's

08-30-2017, 01:46 PM	#10
a bass Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fuquay-Varina,NC Posts: 6	Re: single bulb headlight question early honda motorcycle used 32/3cp 6V Part #34906-329-671. Put them in my 28 phaeton. work well Last edited by a bass; 08-30-2017 at 01:50 PM. Reason: change part #

08-30-2017, 01:47 PM	#11
a bass Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fuquay-Varina,NC Posts: 6	Re: single bulb headlight question correct Part # 34906-329-671

08-30-2017, 01:55 PM	#12
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: single bulb headlight question They are made, I know I got a set. I think it was not a Model A vendor but something like Restoration supplies or something similar.