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10-27-2015, 07:48 PM | #1 |
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1934 headlights
How can I get brighter headlights & still keep the stock '34 look and keep my stock 6 volt system? Does anybody still re-silver the original reflectors?
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10-27-2015, 07:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
re-silver would be one approach, another would be to install relays (hidden from view). Improved or additional grounds would also help.
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10-27-2015, 08:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
I put direct fit halogen bulbs in my A, better than seal beams, the 35 watt bulbs are ok with the generator too
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10-27-2015, 08:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
Where can they be purchased?
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10-28-2015, 06:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
I got mine at Hershey about 15 years ago ---I stop and talk to Anthony most every year
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10-28-2015, 06:59 AM | #6 |
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10-28-2015, 07:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
If you are concerned about the reflector, then they probably need to be "re-silvered". Actually the best performance is obtained from an electro-deposition of aluminum.
I do not believe in adding a relay to any of these old Fords that have the switch mounted at the end of the steering column. (Model A up to 39). Reason being is that switch has heavy duty contacts and wire and is in a direct path to the headlights. This setup is very efficient. What is a relay going to do here? On the later cars where the light switch is dash mounted than a relay makes sense. If redoing the reflectors does not give you the desired results, the next step is halogen bulbs. This can open up a can of worms as the focal point may be changed and not provide good concentrated beam. In any event, do not use the easily available 6 V halogen bulbs as they usually are 50 watt or greater. Find the 35 watt bulbs. This may be hard to do but are available and not cheap. . 35 watt will allow you to use your existing generator. Just my opinion I am a 6 Volt guy |
10-28-2015, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
Thanks Floyd for your time & possible solution to my problem.
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10-28-2015, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
My reflectors are not perfect, they are original ford that were resilvered 45 yearts ago, it's best to use cork gaskets, rubber gives off sulfer fumes that tarnish silver
http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1925.htm http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1934.htm 2 interesting storys that could help you |
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11-04-2015, 07:44 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1934 headlights
Thanks for this contact I just ordered a set of new halogen bulbs for my 36
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