I have a set of 1930 headlight buckets that I got from Ghost, and have been reworking them. Looking pretty good. I think I may have found a set of trim rings and lens, but want to make them modern lights. I guess I might get lucky and find a 9 1/4 sealed beam that would fit but have not yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for converting them to usable lights? All I have is the buckets now, and took out the original bulb socket because of corrosion.
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MUNCH...I have some head light adapters...but nothing for your 9.25 inch opening..attached are some photos...FYI
Photo 29 outer ring goes around 7 inch seal beam then into the adapter
Munch,
This is what I did on my 33. http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=797.0 (http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=797.0)
Tom
There's is a H4 socket conversion kit that you can by from Speedway that might work for you.
Check with the 30-31 ford headlight conversions. They might be the right size or really close
Did a little checking on the diameter of seal beams, they are measured in 1/8" being a Par 74 is what you need to obtain the 9.25 dia. seal beams are a parabolic aluminized reflector or "PAR" 9.25 divided by .125 = par74
Thanks guys, I thought about the conversion units but do not have the reflectors. I need to track some down. 62131 where do I find the par74?
Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.
Quote from: ghost28 on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.
Thanks Ghost, I will look them up.
Quote from: ghost28 on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.
Ghost,
The ones I see have 8 1/2 inch reflectors, are you saying they could be mounted down in the bucket?
Quote from: 62131 on September 10, 2015, 05:51:14 AM
Did a little checking on the diameter of seal beams, they are measured in 1/8" being a Par 74 is what you need to obtain the 9.25 dia. seal beams are a parabolic aluminized reflector or "PAR" 9.25 divided by .125 = par74
I can't seem to find anything larger than a PER 64.
Quote from: munch on September 10, 2015, 01:14:19 PM
Quote from: ghost28 on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.
Ghost,
The ones I see have 8 1/2 inch reflectors, are you saying they could be mounted down in the bucket?
I don't know about that, but if they are too small the 32 ford buckets are a larger unit. worth a look
Quote from: ghost28 on September 10, 2015, 09:17:54 PM
Quote from: munch on September 10, 2015, 01:14:19 PM
Quote from: ghost28 on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.
Ghost,
The ones I see have 8 1/2 inch reflectors, are you saying they could be mounted down in the bucket?
I don't know about that, but if they are too small the 32 ford buckets are a larger unit. worth a look
Ghost,
I found a conversion set for a 32 and the reflectors measure 9 1/4, sure hope the fit.
Thanks Ghost
Quote from: munch on September 10, 2015, 07:51:35 AM
Thanks guys, I thought about the conversion units but do not have the reflectors. I need to track some down. 62131 where do I find the par74?
Sorry for the delay in my response just returned home from Shades O the Past car show. I can't help you with where to find them just added that info so it would give you something to search with.
Quote from: 62131 on September 13, 2015, 04:12:49 PM
Quote from: munch on September 10, 2015, 07:51:35 AM
Thanks guys, I thought about the conversion units but do not have the reflectors. I need to track some down. 62131 where do I find the par74?
Sorry for the delay in my response just returned home from Shades O the Past car show. I can't help you with where to find them just added that info so it would give you something to search with.
Thanks, hope you had a great time...