Topic: 1940 Headlight


bo8109b    -- 10-02-2019 @ 7:55 AM
  One of my Halogen headlights is cracked. Where can I buy a replacement not having the three ears on the face?


JayChicago    -- 10-02-2019 @ 9:12 AM
  Three years ago I was able to get them from Midwest Early Ford, Springfield Ohio, (937) 325-2408. No idea if he is still in business or if he still sells this unusual item.

The brighter halogen bulbs are still working great, and I was satisfied with his service. (When one of the bulbs provided did not light up fully, he promptly sent a replacement.) At that time he told me he is able to provide the unusual no-tab bulbs by sourcing the standard 6 volt halogens with tabs, and then taking them to his local glass shop to have the tabs ground off.


42merc    -- 10-02-2019 @ 12:21 PM
  I use over the counter halogen lamps in my '40.
I also use a bench grinder with a reasonably fine wheel to remove the alignment bumps.
Go slow & don't overheat, about 5 minutes per lamp. I have done several with no problems.


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