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owlpondA · 07-30-2017, 06:37 PM

Was rewriring my headlights and dropped and broke the lense. Reordered a replacement

but the ones I received don't match. Looks like '35 headlights? Can anyone confirm?

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700rpm · 07-30-2017, 06:43 PM

The PS lens is wrong. Actually, on closer look, both are wrong, for the A. Look like 32s to me, also.

Gary WA · 07-30-2017, 06:44 PM

Look ok to me! Take a straight on picture! Hard to really tell,Should be flat not curved my mistake couldn't really tell by photos.

jw hash · 07-30-2017, 06:45 PM

they look to me as maybe. 32`s . they are not 35`s

owlpondA · 07-30-2017, 07:04 PM

Here's a close up pic. The glass I ordered is flat and these have a curved lense and the ones I ordered don't fit the retaining ring.

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Charlie Stephens · 07-30-2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by owlpondA

Here's a close up pic. The glass I ordered is flat and these have a curved lense and the ones I ordered don't fit the retaining ring.

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Those look like '32. And the headlight bar looks like a stainless steel wrapped '32 headlight bar.

Charlie Stephens

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 07-30-2017, 07:38 PM

Not sure about the headlights, but you sure have a nice looking wagon!

d.conrad · 07-30-2017, 08:38 PM

Yep, '32 Ford headlights for sure.

juke joint johnny · 07-31-2017, 02:53 AM

Have a look in the swap meet section .
Hard times wants to swap some 30-31 Model A lights for the 32 type.

John Cochran

maneri · 07-31-2017, 12:48 PM

looks good just get a 32 lens no problem

Big hammer · 07-31-2017, 01:07 PM

Those 32 lights just don't look right, swap with Hard times, check with swap meet site here!

1931 flamingo · 07-31-2017, 04:54 PM

And where did you get the lens from??
Paul in CT

Charlie Stephens · 07-31-2017, 07:25 PM

It sounds like you are ready to button the project up. My suggestion would be to finish and start posting wanted ads for Model A lights in similar condition. The lights look good on the car. In similar condition the '32 lights are probably worth about 30% more (just a guess) than the Model A lights. You are probably going to be looking for a headlight bar also. If you are 12 volts run the "brite" bulbs from Ron Francis Wire Works, https://www.ronfrancis.com, (800) 292-1940 Attached is a Model A I saw at a show with '32 headlights (plus a few other things).

Charlie Stephens

owlpondA · 07-31-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

And where did you get the lens from??
Paul in CT

The lens shown is original. I ordered a replacement from Snyder's not realizing I had 32 headlights....

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Mike V. Florida · 08-01-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by d.conrad

Yep, '32 Ford headlights for sure.

Concur!

Ray in La Mesa · 08-01-2017, 09:26 AM

Charlie, are you trying to confuse people showing Larry McKinny's '31/'32 Vicky? I love his car but it makes the brain skip a beat.

maneri · 08-01-2017, 10:38 AM

the last lens shown is a 33/34 not 32

Charlie Stephens · 08-01-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

Charlie, are you trying to confuse people showing Larry McKinny's '31/'32 Vicky? I love his car but it makes the brain skip a beat.

Thanks for putting a name to the owner. I took the photograph out at the HCCA New Year's rally. I am not sure I would build a car like it but I admire the craftsmanship and selection of parts. I think it is a beautiful Model A.

Charlie Stephens

hardtimes · 08-01-2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by maneri

the last lens shown is a 33/34 not 32

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07-30-2017, 06:37 PM	#1
owlpondA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Clifton Springs, NY Posts: 4	Wrong headlights? Was rewriring my headlights and dropped and broke the lense. Reordered a replacement but the ones I received don't match. Looks like '35 headlights? Can anyone confirm? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

07-30-2017, 06:43 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Wrong headlights? The PS lens is wrong. Actually, on closer look, both are wrong, for the A. Look like 32s to me, also. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole. Last edited by 700rpm; 07-31-2017 at 01:07 PM.

07-30-2017, 06:45 PM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Wrong headlights? they look to me as maybe. 32`s . they are not 35`s

07-30-2017, 07:04 PM	#5
owlpondA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Clifton Springs, NY Posts: 4	Wrong headlights? Here's a close up pic. The glass I ordered is flat and these have a curved lense and the ones I ordered don't fit the retaining ring. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Last edited by owlpondA; 07-30-2017 at 07:23 PM.

07-30-2017, 07:38 PM	#7
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,346	Re: Wrong headlights? Not sure about the headlights, but you sure have a nice looking wagon!

07-30-2017, 08:38 PM	#8
d.conrad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 361	Re: Wrong headlights? Yep, '32 Ford headlights for sure.

07-31-2017, 02:53 AM	#9
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: Wrong headlights? Have a look in the swap meet section . Hard times wants to swap some 30-31 Model A lights for the 32 type. John Cochran

07-31-2017, 12:48 PM	#10
maneri Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 52	Re: Wrong headlights? looks good just get a 32 lens no problem

07-31-2017, 01:07 PM	#11
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Wrong headlights? Those 32 lights just don't look right, swap with Hard times, check with swap meet site here! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

07-31-2017, 04:54 PM	#12
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Wrong headlights? And where did you get the lens from?? Paul in CT

08-01-2017, 09:26 AM	#16
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Wrong headlights? Charlie, are you trying to confuse people showing Larry McKinny's '31/'32 Vicky? I love his car but it makes the brain skip a beat.

08-01-2017, 10:38 AM	#17
maneri Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 52	Re: Wrong headlights? the last lens shown is a 33/34 not 32