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Veeder · 06-21-2023, 11:40 AM

I’m assuming they make an LED version of this sealed beam has anyone converted?

meric42 · 06-21-2023, 04:47 PM

I'm not aware of a 6V LED fully sealed beam unit, however I use semi-sealed beams here in New Zealand i.e. with replaceable 6V H3 quartz-halogen bulbs and am very happy with the results. I have tried several LED bulb options without success. Even ones recommended by a 'Barner' some time ago didn't prove to be suitable. Hopefully someone might have a lead on a better LED solution?

kiwi nz · 06-22-2023, 01:00 AM

Hi Meric42, fellow Kiwi here, love your 42. I flew down to Christchurch/Oamaru around 1988 with a friend and drove a 42 Coupe back to Auckland. It wasn't mine but I ended up doing a lot of work on the car so it became a favourite model. I have a 54 Victoria, where did you get your sealed beams and H3 bulbs? Cheers Geoff Kiwi

Fritz · 06-22-2023, 10:33 AM

Hella makes an H4 halogen headlight housing that will take a 6v led halogen style bulb. To my knowledge, no one makes a sealed beam 6v led headlight.

I’ve had so many led bulbs, household and automotive, fail. I just can’t trust Chinese electronics for my headlights.

A tried and true method is sealed beam headlights from NAPA or OReillys and headlight relays. My 6v headlights are as bright as every modern car now.

meric42 · 06-22-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi nz

Hi Meric42, fellow Kiwi here, love your 42. I flew down to Christchurch/Oamaru around 1988 with a friend and drove a 42 Coupe back to Auckland. It wasn't mine but I ended up doing a lot of work on the car so it became a favourite model. I have a 54 Victoria, where did you get your sealed beams and H3 bulbs? Cheers Geoff Kiwi

Hi Geoff, I sent you a PM

corvette8n · 06-23-2023, 07:27 AM

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Veeder · 06-25-2023, 03:55 PM

Found at the local NAPA sealed Beam H6006-N. I really like the increase in intensity I liked it so much I went back purchased a second one for the passenger side.
It is rated for 6.4 V 50/40W and contains a Halogen bulb. We will see how it holds up

06-21-2023, 11:40 AM	#1
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam I’m assuming they make an LED version of this sealed beam has anyone converted?

06-21-2023, 04:47 PM	#2
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: 41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam I'm not aware of a 6V LED fully sealed beam unit, however I use semi-sealed beams here in New Zealand i.e. with replaceable 6V H3 quartz-halogen bulbs and am very happy with the results. I have tried several LED bulb options without success. Even ones recommended by a 'Barner' some time ago didn't prove to be suitable. Hopefully someone might have a lead on a better LED solution? __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

06-22-2023, 01:00 AM	#3
kiwi nz Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 83	Re: 41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam Hi Meric42, fellow Kiwi here, love your 42. I flew down to Christchurch/Oamaru around 1988 with a friend and drove a 42 Coupe back to Auckland. It wasn't mine but I ended up doing a lot of work on the car so it became a favourite model. I have a 54 Victoria, where did you get your sealed beams and H3 bulbs? Cheers Geoff Kiwi

06-22-2023, 10:33 AM	#4
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: From Chicago. Now Nashville Posts: 207	Re: 41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam Hella makes an H4 halogen headlight housing that will take a 6v led halogen style bulb. To my knowledge, no one makes a sealed beam 6v led headlight. I’ve had so many led bulbs, household and automotive, fail. I just can’t trust Chinese electronics for my headlights. A tried and true method is sealed beam headlights from NAPA or OReillys and headlight relays. My 6v headlights are as bright as every modern car now. __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).

06-23-2023, 07:27 AM	#6
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06-25-2023, 03:55 PM	#7
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 394	Re: 41 stock 6v headlight sealed beam Found at the local NAPA sealed Beam H6006-N. I really like the increase in intensity I liked it so much I went back purchased a second one for the passenger side. It is rated for 6.4 V 50/40W and contains a Halogen bulb. We will see how it holds up