value of 33-34 h/l buckets

[rogerkb1936]

hi, can anyone give me the value of very nice 33-34 h/l buckets? good "rims", no lenses or reflectors. thanx

[19Fordy]

Impossible to say without good photos.

[35fordtn]

You may wish to note that 33 and 34 are different.. In my humble opinion 33's would be worth slightly more than 34's. The difference is the depth of the bucket.

[DavidG]

The key to the value of Ford stainless steel headlamps is not so much the condition of the stainless steel portion, but rather the condition of the plain steel inner ring that serves as the base for the reflector. Rare is the headlamp without a rusty plain steel ring.

[bobH]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

You may wish to note that 33 and 34 are different.. In my humble opinion 33's would be worth slightly more than 34's. The difference is the depth of the bucket.

It amazes me how many folks seem to be unaware of the difference between 33 and 34. I don't see these very often in the swap meets, but when I do, they are usually mis-marked, or simply marked 33-34.
As for opinion on value, I'd say 'not much', especially taking into consideration DavidG's note, and especially just as buckets with all the rest missing. It is generally less expensive to hold out and wait for complete units. I already have empty, or partially empty buckets, and it is not practical to think in terms of finding the parts to make them complete.

[FlatheadTed]

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Because of the availability of new units and the cost of polishing and repair of the old ones the values are dropping ,Ted

[bill3337]

When I bought mine years ago and when I sold some spares (mine are '33s which are slightly more pointed and longer) plain buckets with nice rings would fetch about $150.00. How are they where the headlight stand connects? Is there any cracking in the stainless there?

[Mike in Mass]

my dad has a couple sets of 33 or 34 complete headlights up in the barn ,,,,now I know what to look for to put a value on them. thanks mp

[Barn Junk]

If you are a stickler for detail and need the 33s, I believe, since they are not repro'ed, good buckets are going to be hard to find. The rest can be had, after-market, as rims, reflectors, lenses are the same as the 34s.

[GSCOV]

Have a nice pair of complete 33 headlights if anybody needs them