01-11-2024, 11:19 AM | #1 |
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Headlights
Greetings gang,
I am sorry in advance if this has been repeated in another thread. I am curious as I am installing new headlamps onto my 1929 Tudor. I have the connectors in place the way Henry would have done it back in the day. My question is, should I keep it this way or break it apart and do bullet connections and a grommet on the conduit area. Thanks! Dave
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01-11-2024, 11:24 AM | #2 |
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Re: Headlights
I would keep it original. Reliable enough, and think of The Next Guy. There's enough to confuse him with.
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01-11-2024, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: Headlights
Depends. If the sockets and pins are in good condition and have no issues, then use them. If you are having problems with the pins shorting then run the wires to inside the bucket and use the connectors. If you do use the connectors, find a way to identify which is which so that when you put it back together you don't get the high and low beams mixed up.
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01-12-2024, 02:52 PM | #5 |
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The male to male connectors used in place of the bayonet connectors can be more difficult to disconnect than the original set up. I like the idea of the bayonet plug as long as it fits and functions well. Last edited by rotorwrench; 01-12-2024 at 03:09 PM. |
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