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drchip · 07-31-2011, 07:20 AM

I have halogen conversions in my 35 tudor streetrod and now that I reinstalled bulbs correctly they shine pretty good. I have them aimed as high as I can but they still hit the road too close to the car due to the car's stance. Has anyone had any experience modifying the stands to raise the point of aim?

JM 35 Sedan · 07-31-2011, 08:47 AM

You should be able to modify those buckets some in the pivot area so they can be aimed higher.

flatheadfan · 07-31-2011, 09:36 AM

The traditional way to aim original '35 lights is to pivot the entire light assembly. However, I have heard from several sources that guys who have made halogen conversions on their early Fords have found they don't readily lend themselves to practical focusing. If this is true it probably is the result of the optics associated with using original lenses.

Tom

Terry,OH · 08-01-2011, 06:31 AM

If you have lowered the front end of the vehicle you will probably have to increase the available stroke of adjustment, by opening the adjustment hole on the bottom of the lights. with the retaining clip removed the mounting bolt can be removed to gain access to the adjustment slot.

drchip · 08-01-2011, 07:46 AM

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Thanks, I was gonna try that but was worried about making the slot too big and having it fall out.

07-31-2011, 07:20 AM	#1
drchip Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Delevan, NY Posts: 79	Aiming 35 headlights I have halogen conversions in my 35 tudor streetrod and now that I reinstalled bulbs correctly they shine pretty good. I have them aimed as high as I can but they still hit the road too close to the car due to the car's stance. Has anyone had any experience modifying the stands to raise the point of aim?

07-31-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Aiming 35 headlights You should be able to modify those buckets some in the pivot area so they can be aimed higher. __________________ *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*

07-31-2011, 09:36 AM	#3
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: Aiming 35 headlights The traditional way to aim original '35 lights is to pivot the entire light assembly. However, I have heard from several sources that guys who have made halogen conversions on their early Fords have found they don't readily lend themselves to practical focusing. If this is true it probably is the result of the optics associated with using original lenses. Tom

08-01-2011, 06:31 AM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Aiming 35 headlights If you have lowered the front end of the vehicle you will probably have to increase the available stroke of adjustment, by opening the adjustment hole on the bottom of the lights. with the retaining clip removed the mounting bolt can be removed to gain access to the adjustment slot.

08-01-2011, 07:46 AM	#5
drchip Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Delevan, NY Posts: 79	Re: Aiming 35 headlights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, I was gonna try that but was worried about making the slot too big and having it fall out.