Brattons Aluminum Headlight Reflectors

[jkcrosson]

I see Brattons finally has the new aluminum headlight reflectors. Has anyone had time to try a set?

[AL in NY]

Correction: the reflectors are $123.00 a pair. Sorry for the mis-information.
After I heard about the new aluminum headlight reflectors here on "The Barn" I was going to purchase a pair, but at $123.00 each, I think I'll wait and see if they really brighten the headlights $246.00 worth.

[jkcrosson]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

After I heard about the new aluminum headlight reflectors here on "The Barn" I was going to purchase a pair, but at $123.00 each, I think I'll wait and see if they really brighten the headlights $246.00 worth.

I read it as $122.25 per pair which I think is a reasonable price if the geometry is right. I just paid to have my originals replated in silver. I got tired of waiting on the new ones.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

After I heard about the new aluminum headlight reflectors here on "The Barn" I was going to purchase a pair, but at $123.00 each, I think I'll wait and see if they really brighten the headlights $246.00 worth.

I'm not sure these are the ones as they have been in the catalog for some time. But as for are they worth it, many have converted over to 12 volt with all the parts that that intails to convert to halogen bulbs for better night vision. I would think that once you add up all those parts you are at or over 246.00.

[RayS]

I have ordered the new reflectors for $91.00 a pair. They have been shipped at that price. The older chrome are now shown to be $59.40

[Purdy Swoft]

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I'm not sure these are the ones as they have been in the catalog for some time. But as for are they worth it, many have converted over to 12 volt with all the parts that that intails to convert to halogen bulbs for better night vision. I would think that once you add up all those parts you are at or over 246.00.

Most of us spend more than we would like to on a model A fix up . I would have used the aluminized reflectors no matter what volt. I did want brighter lights. I set mine up 12 volt positive ground and used the original type wireing and sockets. The 12 volt halogen bulbs were less expensive at the time than the six volt halogens. Actually the 12 volt battery was the only thing that had to be changed and it cost less than a six volt. With 12 volt positive ground no wires have to be changed or swapped. I use the original unmodified generator and starter. I could have used an original type cutout and coil. I prefer the Fun Projects can style voltage regulator no matter what volt and I even used the 20 amp ammeter. It was a fun change over and I am still thrilled at how well it functions. The only fly in the ointment is the reflectors. The lights are as bright as I expected but can't be focused. Who wouldn't be peeod?

[Purdy Swoft]

I'll just say that I hope that they are better than the aluminized reflectors that I bought from them about eight years ago. The problem wasn't the aluminum plating but the shape of the reflectors was off and can't be focused. Once bitten, twice shy. If Berts or Snyders sold them, I would trust that they would be good, otherwise, I'll just get by the best that I can with whatever I can find elsewhere.

[Ice man]

The only good reflector is a silver one. Next is a sealed beam all glass, also silver reflectors. Ask any good plating shop. Iceman

[J Franklin]

I think the sealed beam lights are aluminum on glass.

[bogiediver]

See my last post on this thread that has been going a while...

Head Light Reflectors made from Ford Print
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63083