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modelapickup31 · 10-13-2014, 09:28 AM

Finally able to work on headlights on my 31 slant. I have some two-lite buckets but I think I need one-lite for the car. ( I have cowl lights as well) can I use the two-lite buckets and change out the reflectors? I already bought the harness for single bulb. I tried to search for this but I must be searching incorrectly. .
I would be interested in purchasing the correct setup if anyone is selling them close to Connecticut.

Thanks!
Geoff

Mitch//pa · 10-13-2014, 09:35 AM

another option is to just leave the same headlights using your one bulb harness. the parking light just wont light up

Mike V. Florida · 10-13-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by modelapickup31

Finally able to work on headlights on my 31 slant. I have some two-lite buckets but I think I need one-lite for the car. ( I have cowl lights as well) can I use the two-lite buckets and change out the reflectors? I already bought the harness for single bulb. I tried to search for this but I must be searching incorrectly. .
I would be interested in purchasing the correct setup if anyone is selling them close to Connecticut.

Thanks!
Geoff

Yes the buckets are the same for either one or two bulb. I'm not sure what you mean by "complete setup" but the best reflectors are sold by Brattons. and since you are placing and order for the reflectors they also have the rest of the stuff.

clo2jim · 10-13-2014, 10:48 AM

Or you can do what was done on my Roadster with cowl lights - the parking lights in the headlight are wired to the same curcuit as the cowl lights. So when the cowl lights are on, the parking lights in the headlights are also on. The car came that way when I got it and it works for me

rons49 · 10-13-2014, 10:48 AM

Geoff, Do you have turn signals? If not, consider leaving the 2 bulb reflector & use the cowl lights for front signals. I just installed Brattons aluminum reflectors. They are good, but the reflective coating is fragile. Use surgical gloves, to avoid marks from the oils in your fingers, when installing.

MikeK · 10-13-2014, 11:13 AM

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Just so everybody is clear on this, and misconceptions are not promulgated, the words "TWOLITE HEADLAMP"

1) Do not belong to Ford Motor Company.
2) Have nothing to do with the presence or absence of a parking lamp.
3) Are the trade property of McKee Glass Co. and refer to their patented lens design.
4) Refer to a dual filament (Hi-Lo) single bulb.

All "Twolite Headlamp" glass (original) is marked “FOR USE WITH 21 C.P. DUAL FILAMENT BULBS”.

The original vertical prism Ford "H" design glass, first appearing in 1917 Model T's with the electric option, was designed for single filament bulbs. There was no Hi-Lo. In 1928 this lens, now an inch larger in the "A", gave a high beam pattern that was unacceptable and technically in violation of evolving motor vehicle regulations in several states.

modelapickup31 · 10-13-2014, 05:43 PM

Thanks everyone for all the advice! I really learned a-lot. I will likely just purchase new reflectors because the old ones are beyond repair. I will definitely look into the cowl lights for turn signals as well...
Mike K, excellent History lesson!
thanks again,
Geoff

10-13-2014, 09:28 AM	#1
modelapickup31 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 55	headlights Finally able to work on headlights on my 31 slant. I have some two-lite buckets but I think I need one-lite for the car. ( I have cowl lights as well) can I use the two-lite buckets and change out the reflectors? I already bought the harness for single bulb. I tried to search for this but I must be searching incorrectly. . I would be interested in purchasing the correct setup if anyone is selling them close to Connecticut. Thanks! Geoff

10-13-2014, 09:35 AM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: headlights another option is to just leave the same headlights using your one bulb harness. the parking light just wont light up Last edited by Mitch//pa; 10-13-2014 at 10:06 AM.

10-13-2014, 10:48 AM	#4
clo2jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 175	Re: headlights Or you can do what was done on my Roadster with cowl lights - the parking lights in the headlight are wired to the same curcuit as the cowl lights. So when the cowl lights are on, the parking lights in the headlights are also on. The car came that way when I got it and it works for me

10-13-2014, 10:48 AM	#5
rons49 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tucson Posts: 136	Re: headlights Geoff, Do you have turn signals? If not, consider leaving the 2 bulb reflector & use the cowl lights for front signals. I just installed Brattons aluminum reflectors. They are good, but the reflective coating is fragile. Use surgical gloves, to avoid marks from the oils in your fingers, when installing.

10-13-2014, 11:13 AM	#6
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: headlights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just so everybody is clear on this, and misconceptions are not promulgated, the words "TWOLITE HEADLAMP" 1) Do not belong to Ford Motor Company. 2) Have nothing to do with the presence or absence of a parking lamp. 3) Are the trade property of McKee Glass Co. and refer to their patented lens design. 4) Refer to a dual filament (Hi-Lo) single bulb. All "Twolite Headlamp" glass (original) is marked “FOR USE WITH 21 C.P. DUAL FILAMENT BULBS”. The original vertical prism Ford "H" design glass, first appearing in 1917 Model T's with the electric option, was designed for single filament bulbs. There was no Hi-Lo. In 1928 this lens, now an inch larger in the "A", gave a high beam pattern that was unacceptable and technically in violation of evolving motor vehicle regulations in several states.

10-13-2014, 05:43 PM	#7
modelapickup31 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 55	Re: headlights Thanks everyone for all the advice! I really learned a-lot. I will likely just purchase new reflectors because the old ones are beyond repair. I will definitely look into the cowl lights for turn signals as well... Mike K, excellent History lesson! thanks again, Geoff