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FortyFordFan · 01-07-2012, 12:39 PM

1st time poster here so bear with me.
I need the 2 piece only for my 30 Model A. The car has them now but they are rusted out.
I do not want the ones you see with many of the parts sites like Mikes Affordable, etc. Those are 3 piece and you have to use the old original flat lens. That really ruins the lighting with the seal beam headlamp recessed behind that old flat lens.
If anyone knows of the regular 2 ring sealed beam kit where the headlight is at the front of the bucket, please let me know where I can get them.
Thanks!

Purdy Swoft · 01-07-2012, 01:27 PM

I don't think that the old style sealed beam conversion has been produced in many years. It will probably be necessary to try and locate a used set. My first place to check would be Berts in Denver. Phone 800-321-1931. Tuesday through saturday at noon.

Kevin in NJ · 01-07-2012, 01:42 PM

Switch back to original reflectors (not repros) and get the halogen direct replacement bulbs made in Australia (Classic and Vintage Bulbs).

Then properly focus them.

All the bright white light you need to run 55 MPH on back roads in the country.

Keep in mind the bulbs being sold by some venders are made in India (Bill Hirsch imports them) and they do not have the quality of Aussie product. The filaments are not set right to properly focus and obviously lower quality hardware.

mrtexas · 01-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Here is a set for $35.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-Ford-S...c#ht_500wt_969

JTW · 01-07-2012, 05:36 PM

Is this what you are looking for?
Did a little more digging - I am up to 5 adaptor rings and 8 bulbs

sonny30coupe · 01-08-2012, 12:52 AM

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JTW, why does your car have three headlights?

Mike V. Florida · 01-08-2012, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FortyFordFan

1st time poster here so bear with me.
I need the 2 piece only for my 30 Model A. The car has them now but they are rusted out.
I do not want the ones you see with many of the parts sites like Mikes Affordable, etc. Those are 3 piece and you have to use the old original flat lens. That really ruins the lighting with the seal beam headlamp recessed behind that old flat lens.
If anyone knows of the regular 2 ring sealed beam kit where the headlight is at the front of the bucket, please let me know where I can get them.
Thanks!

I think Sacromento Vintage Ford has what you need. Check Part number 00690-6

JTW · 01-08-2012, 09:38 AM

There were 3 sealbeam bulbs in the spot w/the 2 adaptor rings, so I just took the picture of everything I had, sweeten the pot so to speak. The bulbs are quite large and seem the fill the metal pot almost out to the edge compared to some that I have seen years ago. Maybe they are 6V, I'll have to check later this morning.

Droobie · 01-08-2012, 10:36 AM

I have the sealed beams that FortyFordFan is talking about and I would like to switch back to the originals. How much would it cost to switch back to original and also what all would I need. I hate these bug eyes!

Tom Wesenberg · 01-08-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droobie

I have the sealed beams that FortyFordFan is talking about and I would like to switch back to the originals. How much would it cost to switch back to original and also what all would I need. I hate these bug eyes!

If you are real lucky you can find lenses for $10 each and relectors for $5 each that will need to be resilvered for another $55 each. Then you'll need to find the correct original sockets for a buck to 5 bucks each. In the end it'll be worth it.

Droobie · 01-08-2012, 06:26 PM

Thank you for your input again Tom. A saver!

sonny30coupe · 01-08-2012, 09:20 PM

I had the bug eyes in my coupe. I am in the middle of a resotration. I have the originals ready to go back in. I would sell the set I have if you are interested. All you need is your original buckets. Email me for pics. [email protected]

Mike V. Florida · 01-09-2012, 03:18 AM

Did we anwser his question? Is he still going to use sealed beam, how about those auzzie bulbs, and what about Naome?

John LaVoy · 01-09-2012, 09:02 AM

The draw back to the sealed beams behind the original lens is the light gets misdirected and you don't get a good light spread. Too bad no one is making the old style where you install the sealed beam and eliminate the original lens. I know that the complaint back when they came out with that conversion was the rounded lens on the sealed beam bulbs, but now there are flat bulbs so they would look pretty true.

aussie · 01-13-2012, 06:10 AM

Hi first time poster. Stanly headlights made a 8 inch headlight for a 1972 gsx 1100 suzuki, it fits straight into the model a headlight and they use a standed halogen bulb you can find them on ebay

01-07-2012, 12:39 PM	#1
FortyFordFan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? 1st time poster here so bear with me. I need the 2 piece only for my 30 Model A. The car has them now but they are rusted out. I do not want the ones you see with many of the parts sites like Mikes Affordable, etc. Those are 3 piece and you have to use the old original flat lens. That really ruins the lighting with the seal beam headlamp recessed behind that old flat lens. If anyone knows of the regular 2 ring sealed beam kit where the headlight is at the front of the bucket, please let me know where I can get them. Thanks!

01-07-2012, 01:27 PM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? I don't think that the old style sealed beam conversion has been produced in many years. It will probably be necessary to try and locate a used set. My first place to check would be Berts in Denver. Phone 800-321-1931. Tuesday through saturday at noon.

01-07-2012, 01:42 PM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Switch back to original reflectors (not repros) and get the halogen direct replacement bulbs made in Australia (Classic and Vintage Bulbs). Then properly focus them. All the bright white light you need to run 55 MPH on back roads in the country. Keep in mind the bulbs being sold by some venders are made in India (Bill Hirsch imports them) and they do not have the quality of Aussie product. The filaments are not set right to properly focus and obviously lower quality hardware.

01-07-2012, 05:18 PM	#4
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Here is a set for $35. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-Ford-S...c#ht_500wt_969

01-08-2012, 12:52 AM	#6
sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) JTW, why does your car have three headlights?

01-08-2012, 09:38 AM	#8
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? There were 3 sealbeam bulbs in the spot w/the 2 adaptor rings, so I just took the picture of everything I had, sweeten the pot so to speak. The bulbs are quite large and seem the fill the metal pot almost out to the edge compared to some that I have seen years ago. Maybe they are 6V, I'll have to check later this morning. __________________ Driving old Fords since 1947

01-08-2012, 10:36 AM	#9
Droobie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mooresville NC. Posts: 161	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? I have the sealed beams that FortyFordFan is talking about and I would like to switch back to the originals. How much would it cost to switch back to original and also what all would I need. I hate these bug eyes!

01-08-2012, 06:26 PM	#11
Droobie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mooresville NC. Posts: 161	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Thank you for your input again Tom. A saver!

01-08-2012, 09:20 PM	#12
sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? I had the bug eyes in my coupe. I am in the middle of a resotration. I have the originals ready to go back in. I would sell the set I have if you are interested. All you need is your original buckets. Email me for pics. [email protected]

01-09-2012, 03:18 AM	#13
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Did we anwser his question? Is he still going to use sealed beam, how about those auzzie bulbs, and what about Naome? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-09-2012, 09:02 AM	#14
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? The draw back to the sealed beams behind the original lens is the light gets misdirected and you don't get a good light spread. Too bad no one is making the old style where you install the sealed beam and eliminate the original lens. I know that the complaint back when they came out with that conversion was the rounded lens on the sealed beam bulbs, but now there are flat bulbs so they would look pretty true.

01-13-2012, 06:10 AM	#15
aussie Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 32	Re: Who sells a sealed beam headlight conversion kit? Hi first time poster. Stanly headlights made a 8 inch headlight for a 1972 gsx 1100 suzuki, it fits straight into the model a headlight and they use a standed halogen bulb you can find them on ebay