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01-22-2012, 01:13 AM | #1 |
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Identify original headlight reflectors?
What's an easy way to tell whether I have original reflectors, or repros? I'm guessing they are original, since the finish is very poor, and there is some sort of reflective plastic insert that is sitting in front of them. Was it common during 1970s restorations to put some sort of reflective insert into the headlights, instead of re-silvering?
The reason I ask, is I'd like to get the reflectors re-silvered, but only if they are original. |
01-22-2012, 01:32 AM | #2 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
On the originals I've seen, the silvering is in very poor shape and you can see the brass coming through. Also some that I've seen on the outer lip where the cork gasket sits, I've seen a ford script but very light. I met a guy at last Hershey who does the silvering for $60 a set if your interested. Beautiful work
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01-22-2012, 02:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
Hmm I'll pop them out tomorrow and see if I can make out a Ford script anywhere. As far as the cork gaskets go, does anyone sell replacements? I took a quick look around online and didn't turn up anything, but I may have been searching for the wrong words.
I'm thinking I may go the nickel, then Uvira/Aluminum route. |
01-22-2012, 10:27 AM | #4 | |
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01-22-2012, 10:38 AM | #5 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
I think i have a pair of originals. On the rim where the gasket goes, there is a marking saying "Ford Two-lite"
See also other posts on re-silvering. |
01-22-2012, 01:13 PM | #6 |
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01-22-2012, 01:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
Tried... I can't find any gasket that looks like it's meant for this position in the headlight. The stickies in this forum don't help either, since they are just links to parts houses and plating companies. I already have all of that info. What I don't have, is the knowledge of how to tell an original from a repro.
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01-23-2012, 12:00 AM | #8 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
My guess is if they had been silvered they were probably "orginals" NOS or NORS. The repros you get now are chrome plated.
Have a look at Marco's site. http://abarnyard.com/workshop/lamp_focus-2.htm to see the difference between the originals and the repops. The part number for the gaskets at Brattons is: Part #18120. HEADLIGHT LENS GASKETFor Year(s): 28-34 Rubberized CORK. |
01-23-2012, 01:30 AM | #9 | |
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01-23-2012, 08:51 AM | #10 |
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Re: Identify original headlight reflectors?
there is one on the ford garage, telling about the differences between original and new
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