Headlight Buckets

[munch]

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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[FATnLOW]

  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

[TFoch]

Munch,
This is what I did on my 33.  http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=797.0
Tom

[62131]

There's is a H4 socket conversion kit that you can by from Speedway that might work for you.

[ghost28]

Check with the 30-31 ford headlight conversions. They might be the right size or really close

[62131]

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   

[munch]

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?

[ghost28]

Good morning munch. The ford conversions I am referring to come complete with the reflectors that will mount the new hallogen bulbs in them.

[munch]

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.

[munch]

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?

[munch]

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.

[ghost28]

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

[munch]

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

[62131]

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.

[munch]

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...