Headlights

[Z.Z.Rat]

Good Evening. Nearing the time to think about ordering headlights for the 39'. Window shopping on the net for headlights with built in turn's & finding that there seems to be a HUGE difference in $$$ on this style of light. Maybe I'm missing something during the search ?

Thought the some of you could "shed some light" (couldn't help it) & help me understand the price difference or steer me in the right direction on a quality light . Using the 7" buckets original to the 39' Ford truck.


Thanks in Advance !

 

[05snopro440]

I run the United Pacific lights at the link below in my 46 GMC. I had to cut out the back of the headlight bucket slightly to make room for the back of the signal light. 35,000+ km's later, they're great. The LED's can be used for both park lights and signal lights.

The lenses are glass and very durable.

If you have a United Pacific dealer near you, you may be able to get them locally.

https://www.jegs.com/i/United-Pacific/953/S2010LED/10002/-1

 

[earthman]

I like the looks of those. Silicone makes new lights work in old buckets. Have to clean the contact areas thoroughly.

 

[MercuryMac]

ZRat, I found a pair of signal light kits at Juliano's, that fit on '35-'36 Ford car light buckets. They also fit on '28-'29 Model A buckets. I don't know about '39s, though. They are complete with LEDs, clear glass lenses and a $70. price tag.

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Great info. Thanks guys!

 

[sc5080]

These are similar to what I bought for my bug project (Bug to Butterfly). They fit my 7" headlight buckets very well and incorporate hi beam, low beam, daytime running lights and amber turn signals.

https://www.amazon.com/Torchbeam-Headlight-Compatible-Wrangler-Headlamps/dp/B08NXC9549/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?crid=14WQABTJVIXJ3&cv_ct_cx=7%27+led+headlights&keywords=7%27+led+headlights&pd_rd_i=B08NXC9549&pd_rd_r=6305aec2-6754-4e47-bce1-fd3642fb2529&pd_rd_w=WuywF&pd_rd_wg=3m300&pf_rd_p=4ad71b32-b810-4124-8735-d02a39478d0c&pf_rd_r=KRVG203MRDSRS9B941QN&qid=1641286568&sprefix=7%27+led+headlights%2Caps%2C153&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2NVRaTjdJNU1SN0MmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNDMzMTczRkwxSzRTQVEzTEM4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzc0ODMzUzZPNUI4TVZPTUZCJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[05snopro440]

I like the looks of those. Silicone makes new lights work in old buckets. Have to clean the contact areas thoroughly.

I'm unclear what you're trying to convey here about the silicone... Do you mean to attach them in to the buckets?

 

[zzrodder]

Do you have the original reflectors and lenses? If they are in good shape, a low cost way is to mount halogen bulbs in the original reflectors and drill holes lower down to snap in a socket for an amber signal like an 1157 size. I've done this a few times, if you use the style of bulbs that use a metal clip, I've soldered on a bracket to retain the clip. No offense to guys using those modern headlights, but I think they're ugly, they just look out of place to me. I know they work great and all that but I resist using them Imagine what kind of comments you'd get on the H**MB if you put them on a traditional rod

 

[earthman]

I'm unclear what you're trying to convey here about the silicone... Do you mean to attach them in to the buckets?

Yep. If i had the skill and patience i would fab proper ways to secure the lights in the buckets. But then i might be building street rods instead of rats. Actually works very well.

 

[05snopro440]

Do you have the original reflectors and lenses? If they are in good shape, a low cost way is to mount halogen bulbs in the original reflectors and drill holes lower down to snap in a socket for an amber signal like an 1157 size. I've done this a few times, if you use the style of bulbs that use a metal clip, I've soldered on a bracket to retain the clip. No offense to guys using those modern headlights, but I think they're ugly, they just look out of place to me. I know they work great and all that but I resist using them Imagine what kind of comments you'd get on the H**MB if you put them on a traditional rod

If we only made decisions based on the outlooks on that forum, we'd be in big trouble. [ddd[ddd[ddd

 

[05snopro440]

FYI if anyone is looking for LED's that look close to the factory sealed beams, Holley has some new headlights that look like a cool option.

https://www.holley.com/products/exterior/lighting/headlight/round_headlights/