The Ford Barn

jkflathead · 12-21-2022, 01:58 PM

This is for a 1935 Ford. The aftermarket headlight reflector sockets and wires are junk. Or at least the ones that I have are. The socket is sloppy and the wires are unmarked. Does anybody have an original pair of headlight reflectors with sockets and good wires? Or does anyone reproduce a good socket and original style wires? Thanks. John

deuce lover · 12-21-2022, 02:05 PM

You need to find originals.Those repos are pure junk.Been there and done that with '32's all the way up to '36's I have owned. Try Southside Obsolete in MN.

sugarmaker · 12-21-2022, 02:09 PM

Or maybe try Michael at 3rd gen? If he doesnt have them I bet he can make a recommendation. Good folks there!
Regards,
Chris

JM 35 Sedan · 12-22-2022, 10:21 AM

Another vote for contacting Michael Driskell @ 3rd Gen Automotive

terry · 12-22-2022, 11:08 AM

these I went with Ron Francis Wiring for these bulb hoders. They fit well into the reflector plate holes. This was quite a few years ago when I did this, however. I used the brite bulbs they offer as well and was satisfied with them also. terry

V8COOPMAN · 12-22-2022, 11:31 AM

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Another vote for contacting Michael Driskell @ 3rd Gen Automotive

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jkflathead · 12-22-2022, 01:53 PM

Third gen/Michael Driskell was the first place I went. Michael just emailed me that he has originals. Thank you all. Merry Christmas! John

Ken/Alabama · 12-22-2022, 08:50 PM

When I restored my 39 Zephyr I found a pair of NOS reflectors which were the same as Ford . The original silver was not good . I contacted Uvira coatings. They produce reflective coatings as good or better than silver and way more durable. I had to have them nickel coated before I sent them for them to put their coating on them. The price was very reasonable. They worked great ! My Zephyr had a 6 volt system and bright headlights.

Lawson Cox · 12-23-2022, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

When I restored my 39 Zephyr I found a pair of NOS reflectors which were the same as Ford . The original silver was not good . I contacted Uvira coatings. They produce reflective coatings as good or better than silver and way more durable. I had to have them nickel coated before I sent them for them to put their coating on them. The price was very reasonable. They worked great ! My Zephyr had a 6 volt system and bright headlights.

You ain't got shed of your Zephyr, have you Ken?

12-21-2022, 01:58 PM	#1
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 679	1935-'36 headlight issues This is for a 1935 Ford. The aftermarket headlight reflector sockets and wires are junk. Or at least the ones that I have are. The socket is sloppy and the wires are unmarked. Does anybody have an original pair of headlight reflectors with sockets and good wires? Or does anyone reproduce a good socket and original style wires? Thanks. John

12-21-2022, 02:05 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues You need to find originals.Those repos are pure junk.Been there and done that with '32's all the way up to '36's I have owned. Try Southside Obsolete in MN.

12-21-2022, 02:09 PM	#3
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues Or maybe try Michael at 3rd gen? If he doesnt have them I bet he can make a recommendation. Good folks there! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

12-22-2022, 10:21 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues Another vote for contacting Michael Driskell @ 3rd Gen Automotive __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

12-22-2022, 11:08 AM	#5
terry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 267	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues these I went with Ron Francis Wiring for these bulb hoders. They fit well into the reflector plate holes. This was quite a few years ago when I did this, however. I used the brite bulbs they offer as well and was satisfied with them also. terry

12-22-2022, 01:53 PM	#7
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 679	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues Third gen/Michael Driskell was the first place I went. Michael just emailed me that he has originals. Thank you all. Merry Christmas! John

12-22-2022, 08:50 PM	#8
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: 1935-'36 headlight issues When I restored my 39 Zephyr I found a pair of NOS reflectors which were the same as Ford . The original silver was not good . I contacted Uvira coatings. They produce reflective coatings as good or better than silver and way more durable. I had to have them nickel coated before I sent them for them to put their coating on them. The price was very reasonable. They worked great ! My Zephyr had a 6 volt system and bright headlights.