I have this one head light that looks similar to a model T, but I don't think it is, I am hoping someone ID it.
It is 10-inchs in diameter, original glass with bubbles.
Head Light Identification
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Harley_97
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- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:43 pm
- First Name: Roger
- Last Name: Hallett
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Runabout, 1917 Runabout
- Location: Beloit, Wis.
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Head Light Identification
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KWTownsend
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- First Name: Keith
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- Location: Gresham, Orygun
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Re: Head Light Identification
Is there any inscription around the socket?
It looks similar to the E&J 440 that was used on early Canadian 1915 cars.
It looks similar to the E&J 440 that was used on early Canadian 1915 cars.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Head Light Identification
Glass with bubbles may be window glass cut to replace a lens.
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Harley_97
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Re: Head Light Identification
Keith, no inscription or markings anywhere that I can see on the out the side, I will have to try and open it maybe the reflector has some markings on it.
Pat, here is a close up of what I see as bubbles or air pockets.
Pat, here is a close up of what I see as bubbles or air pockets.
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Allan
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- Location: Gawler, Australia
Re: Head Light Identification
At 10" round it is larger than the fork mounted light used on Canadian 1915 cars. They are the same size as later standard Ford electric lights.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Head Light Identification
Olds style structural type window glass often had bubbles and ripples in it. I've never seen such blemishes in a headlight lens.
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Harley_97
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Re: Head Light Identification
Being that the fork mount doesn't have set screws or bolts as the Model T lights did, the vehicle that this light came from must have had threaded forks. Both top and bottom have been machined.
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KWTownsend
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- Location: Gresham, Orygun
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Re: Head Light Identification
Chev 490 from the late teens used headlights similar to this.