HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
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HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
NEED AN ORIGINAL 6" DIA HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR FOR A 1913 MODEL T - IN REASONABLE CONDITION. THANKS, PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
I think I have one but some of the silvering is gone?
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
I looked and I have one perfect 7" the two 6" one has a crack but perfect silver the other has no silver but perfect lense then a 5'' with perfect silver and lense.
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HI JOE,
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE QUICK REPLY. IT HAS TO BE A SIX INCH DIAMETER. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO CONSIDER THE ONE WITHOUT THE SILVER, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY DOES SILVERING. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY ONE? HOW BAD IS THE ONE WITH THE CRACK (PICTURE?) & WHAT IS YOUR ASKING PRICE?
REGARDS, PAUL
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE QUICK REPLY. IT HAS TO BE A SIX INCH DIAMETER. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO CONSIDER THE ONE WITHOUT THE SILVER, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY DOES SILVERING. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY ONE? HOW BAD IS THE ONE WITH THE CRACK (PICTURE?) & WHAT IS YOUR ASKING PRICE?
REGARDS, PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
Paul, I have two in my 1912 E&J lights. Be aware that there can be differences in the curvature of the lens when trying to get a matched pair. One of mine is more concave than the other. I can still focus them by sliding the jet to a suitable position, but in daylight, looking into the lamp, they appear to reflect two different sizes.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
HI ALLAN,
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THAT INFORMATION. I WAS HOPING THAT "1913" WOULD SPECIFY THE CURVATURE, BUT NOW I'M NOT SO SURE. I LOVE YOUR COUNTRY. HAD A FEW NICE VISITS THERE. I WEAR R. M. WILLIAMS JEANS. THEY'RE THE BEST IN THE WORLD IN MY OPINION & I OWNED A COMPANY THAT SOLD THOUSANDS OF THE OTHER BRANDS. PAUL
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THAT INFORMATION. I WAS HOPING THAT "1913" WOULD SPECIFY THE CURVATURE, BUT NOW I'M NOT SO SURE. I LOVE YOUR COUNTRY. HAD A FEW NICE VISITS THERE. I WEAR R. M. WILLIAMS JEANS. THEY'RE THE BEST IN THE WORLD IN MY OPINION & I OWNED A COMPANY THAT SOLD THOUSANDS OF THE OTHER BRANDS. PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
Here are pics of the reflectors
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
HI JOE,
I AM TRYING O FIND SOMEONE WHO COULD VACUUM DEPOSIT THE SILVER ON THE 6" CLEAR ONE YOU HAVE. PAUL
I AM TRYING O FIND SOMEONE WHO COULD VACUUM DEPOSIT THE SILVER ON THE 6" CLEAR ONE YOU HAVE. PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
JOE, I FORGOT, THANKS FOR THE PICTURES. PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
I was told Mercury and silver nitrate will do it, I bought both years ago but have never tried it being afraid of going through the cloves?
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Paul, the news is not good.
It is very difficult to find R M Williams gear that is still made in Australia since the company was bought out by the Pierre Cardin conglomerate. I live near their factory outlet store. I last bought Australian made jeans 3 years ago. Most clothing items are made in China, Fiji and elsewhere. While some of their boots are still made here, I have seen footwear made in Poland! I hope I have enough gear to last me out. It reminds me of the difficulty I had buying an American made belt at the Stockyards in Fort Worth 10 years ago.
It is very difficult to find R M Williams gear that is still made in Australia since the company was bought out by the Pierre Cardin conglomerate. I live near their factory outlet store. I last bought Australian made jeans 3 years ago. Most clothing items are made in China, Fiji and elsewhere. While some of their boots are still made here, I have seen footwear made in Poland! I hope I have enough gear to last me out. It reminds me of the difficulty I had buying an American made belt at the Stockyards in Fort Worth 10 years ago.
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
Search how to silver mirror brings up a company that sells a kit. Not sure how it works but? Dan
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HI ALLAN,
THAT 'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD, SADLY. WE HAD SOME GREAT QUALITY OUTFITTERS IN THE U.S. IN MY EARLY DAYS; THEY GOT UP BY FOREIGN COMPANIES & WERE MILKED BY SELING LOW QUALITY GOODS UNDER THE HIGH QUALITY NAME . I.E. EDDIE BAUER, ALASKA SLEEPING BAG CO. ETC.
THAT 'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD, SADLY. WE HAD SOME GREAT QUALITY OUTFITTERS IN THE U.S. IN MY EARLY DAYS; THEY GOT UP BY FOREIGN COMPANIES & WERE MILKED BY SELING LOW QUALITY GOODS UNDER THE HIGH QUALITY NAME . I.E. EDDIE BAUER, ALASKA SLEEPING BAG CO. ETC.
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
HI DON,
THANKS FOR THE INPUT. I WILL START SEARCHING ON MIRRORING NOW.
THANKS FOR THE INPUT. I WILL START SEARCHING ON MIRRORING NOW.
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
HI JOE,
I MAY HAVE FOUND SOMEONE WHO WILL DO SILVERING, AT WHAT COST I DON'T KNOW. WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A PRICE + FREIGHT FOR THE 6 INCH REFLECTORS? ARE THEY THE SAME GEOMETRY? I JUST WASTED $100.00 ON A NEW CHROME PLATED ONE & IT IS USELESS. THANKS, PAUL
I MAY HAVE FOUND SOMEONE WHO WILL DO SILVERING, AT WHAT COST I DON'T KNOW. WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A PRICE + FREIGHT FOR THE 6 INCH REFLECTORS? ARE THEY THE SAME GEOMETRY? I JUST WASTED $100.00 ON A NEW CHROME PLATED ONE & IT IS USELESS. THANKS, PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
HI JOE,
I MAY HAVE FOUND SOMEONE WHO WILL DO SILVERING, AT WHAT COST I DON'T KNOW. WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A PRICE + FREIGHT FOR THE 6 INCH REFLECTORS? ARE THEY THE SAME GEOMETRY? I JUST WASTED $100.00 ON A NEW CHROME PLATED ONE & IT IS USELESS. THANKS, PAUL
I MAY HAVE FOUND SOMEONE WHO WILL DO SILVERING, AT WHAT COST I DON'T KNOW. WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A PRICE + FREIGHT FOR THE 6 INCH REFLECTORS? ARE THEY THE SAME GEOMETRY? I JUST WASTED $100.00 ON A NEW CHROME PLATED ONE & IT IS USELESS. THANKS, PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
I was thinking 30 on the cracked one and 30 on the one that needs silvered,plus freight. The geometry looks the same on both.
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HI JOE,
THANKS FOR THE REPLY. I DID FIND SOMEONE WHO WILL SILVER THE GLASS FOR $125.00 . IF YOU CAN DO $35.00 ON THE CLEAR ONE, TOTAL, INCLUDING FREIGHT, WE CAN DO A DEAL. WHEN YOU CONSIDER I JUST SPENT OVER $100.00 ON ONE THAT WAS USELESS,THIS IS STARTING TO ADD UP.
REGARDS, PAUL
THANKS FOR THE REPLY. I DID FIND SOMEONE WHO WILL SILVER THE GLASS FOR $125.00 . IF YOU CAN DO $35.00 ON THE CLEAR ONE, TOTAL, INCLUDING FREIGHT, WE CAN DO A DEAL. WHEN YOU CONSIDER I JUST SPENT OVER $100.00 ON ONE THAT WAS USELESS,THIS IS STARTING TO ADD UP.
REGARDS, PAUL
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Re: HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR
So now you want to haggle on them, Sorry they are not for sale now!!