[trbomax]

I am starting a new topic for this discussion.I want to apoligise for hijacking the "got piggy" thread with my headlight discussion.

I called aaa this morning and talked to eddie,who wanted a pic of my reflecter with a measurement on it.He said that 7.5" seemed too small for a 28 unit. I tod him it came on the car in 1958 when I got it and had all the bowtie emblems on it too. Anywhay,here is what I sent him.havent heard back yet but will keep all informed.

[logride]

I'm interested in some for my headlights too. The price is a lot better than the local plater!

Are your lenses clear?

[trbomax]

 The lenses are 8-11/16" dia clear glass.

[TFoch]

Here are the pics of what I did.  I started with the original reflectors and cut the middle out of them.  Then attached the new reflectors to the old reflector rims with 4-40 screws as shown.  Everything fit right back in the original headlight buckets.  They measure 8 1/2" across.
Tom

[trbomax]

Did you get the dual bulb reflecters from aaa?

[TFoch]

Yes it was Part # A-13027-QK12TS

[cocobolo]

Here are the pics of what I did.  I started with the original reflectors and cut the middle out of them.  Then attached the new reflectors to the old reflector rims with 4-40 screws as shown.  Everything fit right back in the original headlight buckets.  They measure 8 1/2" across.
Tom

Oboy, is that ever slick!  Thanks a million!

[trbomax]

Yes it was Part # A-13027-QK12TS

 Does haveing the amber bulb in the reflecter mess with the light pattern? I am going to do it your way unless eddie comes up with a bolt in reflecter.What did you do with the bayonett connecter on the back of the houseing where the wireing comes thru?I was thinking hole saw that out and put in a rubber grommet,then run all 3 wires inside a piece of ss braided hose,do the same in the fender with a larger grommet that a 3 prong plug would fit thru.

[logride]

Tom, that looks like a great solution.

[TFoch]

 Does haveing the amber bulb in the reflecter mess with the light pattern? I am going to do it your way unless eddie comes up with a bolt in reflecter.What did you do with the bayonett connecter on the back of the houseing where the wireing comes thru?I was thinking hole saw that out and put in a rubber grommet,then run all 3 wires inside a piece of ss braided hose,do the same in the fender with a larger grommet that a 3 prong plug would fit thru.

I have seen these with the amber bulb on cars but never asked if it affected the light pattern,  I pried the connector off of the housing (carefully) with a screwdriver. Right now I have a rubber grommet in there but I haven't mounted them on the car yet.  I plan to get some type of conduit and seal it to the housing and then run the wires to the grill.

[trbomax]

 Does haveing the amber bulb in the reflecter mess with the light pattern? I am going to do it your way unless eddie comes up with a bolt in reflecter.What did you do with the bayonett connecter on the back of the houseing where the wireing comes thru?I was thinking hole saw that out and put in a rubber grommet,then run all 3 wires inside a piece of ss braided hose,do the same in the fender with a larger grommet that a 3 prong plug would fit thru.

I have seen these with the amber bulb on cars but never asked if it affected the light pattern,  I pried the connector off of the housing (carefully) with a screwdriver. Right now I have a rubber grommet in there but I haven't mounted them on the car yet.  I plan to get some type of conduit and seal it to the housing and then run the wires to the grill.

Thats what I was talking about with the houseing. If you have a Parker or AeroQuip store close by, they have rubber hydraulic hose with a stainless steel braid over it. i was going to get a couple pieces that fit the grommet and just run the wires inside it. Put a couple zip ties on the inside so id doesnt fall thru.The 3 wires should fit nicely inside a #4 hose.

[trbomax]

 Does haveing the amber bulb in the reflecter mess with the light pattern? I am going to do it your way unless eddie comes up with a bolt in reflecter.What did you do with the bayonett connecter on the back of the houseing where the wireing comes thru?I was thinking hole saw that out and put in a rubber grommet,then run all 3 wires inside a piece of ss braided hose,do the same in the fender with a larger grommet that a 3 prong plug would fit thru.

I have seen these with the amber bulb on cars but never asked if it affected the light pattern,  I pried the connector off of the housing (carefully) with a screwdriver. Right now I have a rubber grommet in there but I haven't mounted them on the car yet.  I plan to get some type of conduit and seal it to the housing and then run the wires to the grill.

Thats what I was talking about with the houseing. If you have a Parker or AeroQuip store close by, they have rubber hydraulic hose with a stainless steel braid over it. i was going to get a couple pieces that fit the grommet and just run the wires inside it. Put a couple zip ties on the inside so id doesnt fall thru.The 3 wires should fit nicely inside a #4 hose.

[TFoch]

Speedway has a pair of wire conduit with pretty good reviews for $34.99.  Might be cheaper the way you mentioned.

[cocobolo]

Speedway has a pair of wire conduit with pretty good reviews for $34.99.  Might be cheaper the way you mentioned.

They look pretty nice, and reasonably priced as well.  Definitely something to consider.

[trbomax]

Speedway has a pair of wire conduit with pretty good reviews for $34.99.  Might be cheaper the way you mentioned.

 With those fittings on the ends,they are BETTER than what I was going to do! You guys sure know how to spend other peoples money!