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BC6152 · 05-24-2010, 01:50 PM

My question regards converting my stock 31 deluxe roadster lights to quartz bulbs. I took the bucket apart and have one (1) bulb inside. I'm assuming that this is correct as I have cowl lights. The reflector is in perfect condition but has a protrusion on the rear where the bulb socket enters and is secured. In several Model A parts catalogues there is a conversion kit offered for quartz bulbs. All kits require enlargement of the socket hole to accept the larger quartz bulb. This is where I am confused. How would one enlarge the socket hole when there is an approximate 1" protrusion on the rear of the reflector?

Charlie Stephens · 05-24-2010, 02:52 PM

Don't cut anything until you look around for a quartz bulb that will go into the original socket. Maybe you can find something in the archives or someone will post.

Charlie Stephens

Kurt in NJ · 05-24-2010, 03:16 PM

http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html

I have used their bulbs for 8+ years, I bought them at Hershey, but he has USA dealers also ---I also think there are "copys" of his bulbs that do not have good filament alignment that some parts venders sell.

They fit perfectly in the original socket, the focus was so close to original bulbs that even though I readjusted it it ended in the same place.

There are no problems using these bulbs with an original generator.

dfish2931nc · 05-24-2010, 05:53 PM

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Mike's Affordable sells them and I think Bratton's.

05-24-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
BC6152 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13	headlight conversion My question regards converting my stock 31 deluxe roadster lights to quartz bulbs. I took the bucket apart and have one (1) bulb inside. I'm assuming that this is correct as I have cowl lights. The reflector is in perfect condition but has a protrusion on the rear where the bulb socket enters and is secured. In several Model A parts catalogues there is a conversion kit offered for quartz bulbs. All kits require enlargement of the socket hole to accept the larger quartz bulb. This is where I am confused. How would one enlarge the socket hole when there is an approximate 1" protrusion on the rear of the reflector?

05-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: headlight conversion Don't cut anything until you look around for a quartz bulb that will go into the original socket. Maybe you can find something in the archives or someone will post. Charlie Stephens

05-24-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: headlight conversion http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html I have used their bulbs for 8+ years, I bought them at Hershey, but he has USA dealers also ---I also think there are "copys" of his bulbs that do not have good filament alignment that some parts venders sell. They fit perfectly in the original socket, the focus was so close to original bulbs that even though I readjusted it it ended in the same place. There are no problems using these bulbs with an original generator.

05-24-2010, 05:53 PM	#4
dfish2931nc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 68	Re: headlight conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mike's Affordable sells them and I think Bratton's.