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39 FORD STANDARD HEADLIGHTS
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sturgis 39 |
07-27-2010 @ 3:31 AM
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MY 39 FORD TWO DOOR STANDARD HAD SEAL BEAM HEADLIGHTS. I THINK IT WAS AN AFTERMARKET CONVERSION. I LIKE THE TEAR DROPS BETTER WITH LIGHT BULBS. I ORDERED PARTS FROM SACRAMENTO FORD WITH THE HELP OF THE TELEPHONE PARTS PERSON. THE PARKING LIGHT BULB LOCATION IS MY FIRST QUESTION. WHERE IS THE BULB SOCKET LOCATED (TOP OR BOTTOM)? THE RETAINER BAIL AND CORK GASKET LOCATION IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. WHERE DOES THE GASKET GO . NEITHER ONE SEEM TO HAVE A PLACE TO LOCK INTO. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS AND NOTHING SEEMS RIGHT. I AM USING 6 VOLT SYSTEM AND NON HALOGEN BULBS.
This message was edited by sturgis 39 on 7-27-10 @ 3:49 AM
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kubes40 |
07-27-2010 @ 5:33 AM
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I can send you detailed photos of authentic (and properly restored) headlamp assemblies if you like. That should easily address all of your concerns. I'll need your email address. Mike Kubarth
This message was edited by kubes40 on 7-27-10 @ 5:34 AM
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40 Coupe |
07-27-2010 @ 6:40 AM
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maybe this will help
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sturgis 39 |
07-27-2010 @ 7:41 AM
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THE 39 FORD STANDARD HEADLIGHTS ARE TEAR SHAPED AND LOOK LIKE THE 37 AND 38 FORDS. THEY HAVE BULBS. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS MGREENMDU@YAHOO.COM THANKS
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sturgis 39 |
07-27-2010 @ 10:12 AM
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my e=mail is mgreenmdu@yahoo.com I LOOK FORWARD TO THE PICTURES. THANKS
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kubes40 |
07-27-2010 @ 1:30 PM
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Pictures are on the way!
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sturgis 39 |
07-27-2010 @ 9:07 PM
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THE DRAWING AND PICTURES HELPED A LOT. THANKS
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