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02-20-2017, 06:21 PM | #1 |
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1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
Replaced the drivers side head light bulb this afternoon, been a couple of years sense I changed the passenger side. I remember a post I did then, still a BIG pain. I changed one after a hour or so, the new China bulb was BAD. Went to my old stock drawer and found a lamp I had removed from a 6volt 1939. Westinghouse bulb, another hour to get back in socket, what is the direct replacement socket that will fit my new reflectors installed years ago, standard twist two pin, thanks Bruce
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02-20-2017, 08:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
The standard light bulb for 35-39 is a #2330 35/35 CP.
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02-20-2017, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
Hey Bruce -- I'm a new '35 owner, what's hanging things up? Haven't done this chore yet.
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I also prefer using the new generation halogen bulbs that light up the road much better than any of the filament bulbs and draw less current than the early generation halogens.
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02-22-2017, 07:01 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
I use Halogen bulbs in my 32 Cabriolet - they GREATLY improve the overall lighting at night. Once you have them, you'll never go back to using bulbs. I an actually see where I'm going. LOL
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02-22-2017, 08:17 AM | #6 |
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problems since. G.M.
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02-22-2017, 04:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
Never had any problems with stock sockets or original bulbs with original reflectors, either install or uninstall. Are your reflectors original or reproductions?
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02-22-2017, 04:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
I don't know of anyone that makes them like Henry did. Most are crap. I can see why a person would hate the the repros.
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02-22-2017, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1935 head light sockets-HATE THEM
I had to wrestle the same fix on our '36, sometimes you need three hands definitely not an 'easy' repair. It could have been designed a little better.
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02-22-2017, 06:50 PM | #10 |
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Where did you get the Halogen bulbs? I have NOS reflectors in my Zephyr and had them recoated by Uivira in Oregon and have original sockets
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02-23-2017, 09:04 AM | #11 |
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I converted my generator over to an alternator - was an expensive deal (by EJ Whitney), then I run a 35 Watt Halogen bulb and special reflectors.
What you can probably do is buy a bulb like this - I've heard of guys having good luck with these low-watt halogens, but I've not used them. https://www.modeltford.com/item/6572HAL6.aspx MACs has these: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mo...GqOBoCJe3w_wcB You'll have to make sure the bases are correct for your sockets |
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