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ndnchf · 07-30-2023, 07:10 AM

Does anyone have a current source of quality flanged LED headlight bulbs? My '35 takes the flange type bulbs. I tried a pair off ebay, but there were a couple issues. The flange was set too deep and was half the thickness of original bulbs. And the contacts amaeem to be aligned but are elongated, they would not turn on. Not sure whats going on, but suspect its the flange. See photos comparing to an original bulb. Just poor quality control.

I've found two other candidates and was wondering if anybody has tried either of these.

This one looks like it would work:
https://www.ledlight.com/led-headlam...ed-60-smd.aspx

This one has more lumens, but is longer. Not sure if it would fit behind the lens.

https://www.ledlight.com/p15d-30-led...ed-ncnrnw.aspx

Has anybody used either of these? Or know of any other LEDs that would work?

I have Logolites focused beam LED headlight bulbs in my model A, they work great. Unfortunately they do not make a flange style version.

I'm not interested in halogens.

Thanks
Steve

petehoovie · 07-30-2023, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

Does anyone have a current source of quality flanged LED headlight bulbs? My '35 takes the flange type bulbs. I tried a pair off ebay, but there were a couple issues. The flange was set too deep and was half the thickness of original bulbs. And the contacts were not aligned properly, so they would not turn on. See photos comparing to an original bulb. Just poor quality control.

I've found two other candidates and was wondering if anybody has tried either of these.

This one looks like it would work:
https://www.ledlight.com/led-headlam...ed-60-smd.aspx

This one has more lumens, but is longer. Not sure if it would fit behind the lens.

https://www.ledlight.com/p15d-30-led...ed-ncnrnw.aspx

Has anybody used either of these? Or know of any other LEDs that would work?

I have Logolites focused beam LED headlight bulbs in my model A, they work great. Unfortunately they do not make a flange style version.

I'm not interested in halogens.

Thanks
Steve

farmertom · 07-30-2023, 08:16 AM

Steve, ive have the 2nd choice p-15d-30 bulbs in my'37 they put out a whiter brighter light than the the orig 2330 incandescent bulb but because oh the originalfluted glass lenses they are not focused on the road as well. easier seen to oncoming cars.i have seen some where there are unfluted lenses but not sure where that was.this maybe a solution.im ok with the setup because i get the old girl is back from the dance by dusk:} Tom.

Model51 · 07-30-2023, 12:09 PM

I purchased a complete set of LED bulbs for all applications in my 1935 truck from Vintage and Classic Bulbs www.classicandvintagebulbs.com I got them at Hershey. The owner lives in Australia but I think he has a US representative. Not cheap, but perfect fit, function and plenty bright.

Model51 · 07-30-2023, 12:14 PM

I believe these are the correct LED headlight bulbs for 1935 Fords:

farmertom · 07-30-2023, 01:52 PM

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in the description of the leds that model51 has says softer beam patern imo because what i had said of the led behind the fluted lenses. those also look identical to the ones i have from ledlight.com that steve was refering to the p-15d-30-led. Tom.

ndnchf · 07-30-2023, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like the p-15D-30-LEDs are worth a try. It looks like it is available from several sources.

petehoovie · 07-30-2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Model51

I believe these are the correct LED headlight bulbs for 1935 Fords:

07-30-2023, 08:16 AM	#3
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 140	Re: LED Headlight Bulbs Steve, ive have the 2nd choice p-15d-30 bulbs in my'37 they put out a whiter brighter light than the the orig 2330 incandescent bulb but because oh the originalfluted glass lenses they are not focused on the road as well. easier seen to oncoming cars.i have seen some where there are unfluted lenses but not sure where that was.this maybe a solution.im ok with the setup because i get the old girl is back from the dance by dusk:} Tom. Last edited by farmertom; 07-30-2023 at 08:29 AM.

07-30-2023, 12:09 PM	#4
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 529	Re: LED Headlight Bulbs I purchased a complete set of LED bulbs for all applications in my 1935 truck from Vintage and Classic Bulbs www.classicandvintagebulbs.com I got them at Hershey. The owner lives in Australia but I think he has a US representative. Not cheap, but perfect fit, function and plenty bright. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

07-30-2023, 01:52 PM	#6
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 140	Re: LED Headlight Bulbs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) in the description of the leds that model51 has says softer beam patern imo because what i had said of the led behind the fluted lenses. those also look identical to the ones i have from ledlight.com that steve was refering to the p-15d-30-led. Tom.

07-30-2023, 05:36 PM	#7
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 764	Re: LED Headlight Bulbs Thanks for the replies. It sounds like the p-15D-30-LEDs are worth a try. It looks like it is available from several sources.