The Ford Barn

30aadoodlebug · 05-21-2015, 08:49 AM

So the subject line says it all, I'm having headlights mounting issues and it's driving me nuts. They mount to the light bar just fine, but I have two headlight pointing north when they want to go south (see attached photos). Thoughts?

Jon

Gary WA · 05-21-2015, 09:06 AM

Looks like your light bar may have been reworked? The lights do move up/down for adjustment.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-21-2015, 10:34 AM

I agree with Gary. This could get tricky to bend the bar back to the correct shape and still have the ends line up with the fenders and braces.

Mitch//pa · 05-21-2015, 10:41 AM

agree the bar looks wacked out

FL&WVMIKE · 05-21-2015, 11:23 AM

It looks like you need to find another H/L bar.
You can, probably, find one on here. Perhaps, someone will contact you.
MIKE (mikeburch)

CarlG · 05-21-2015, 11:41 AM

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Make sure you get the correct one. The 28-29 is different from the 30-31. Yours looks to be 30-31, can't quite tell.

They show up on the swap meet all the time.

portside · 05-21-2015, 12:16 PM

That headlamp bar looks like the stamped one that was only used for a very short time in 1930. The forged ends sometimes broke and were not re-welded in the right position. From the photo that is what I came up with.

d.j. moordigian · 05-21-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by portside

That headlamp bar looks like the stamped one that was only used for a very short time in 1930. The forged ends sometimes broke and were not re-welded in the right position. From the photo that is what I came up with.

Ya,..I agree...
I wonder if the bars on backwards...?

Big hammer · 05-21-2015, 07:21 PM

Radiator side of light twisted fender side repaired bar to radiator to close
bar is on backwards maybe Bert's model a store in Denver has a better one

30aadoodlebug · 05-24-2015, 07:09 PM

Hey All,

Sorry for the delayed reply; Memorial Day is really big in my family. Yes I'm sure the bar is on the right way. The person who put the car in the barn back in 1956 (original owner) decided to paint the whole car in brown rustolium. Therefore, it's kind of like connect-the-dots when it comes to removing, scrapping, sanding, and reattaching. Furthermore, upon second guessing myself, I took it off and noticed that the bar has a large stress fracture on the underside near the driver-side headlight mount. Lastly, I just found out that all of my photos did not post. Whats up with that? it happens all the time. Any suggestions on that front?

Thanks,

Jon

Tom Wesenberg · 05-24-2015, 07:19 PM

Give Bert's a call. 800-321-1931

I'm sure they would have a good used original bar.

30aadoodlebug · 05-24-2015, 07:45 PM

Thanks Tom, and will do. Maybe you can help me with my next question: When running the tail light wiring from the main wiring harness off the steering box, how can I connect it to the chassis, or do I need to do so? I was thinking zip-ties...? But I'm sure there's a better solution, or do I even need to connect it to the chassis in the first place?

31 Vicky · 05-24-2015, 07:52 PM

The suppliers sell frame clips to hold the harness, I install them with a putty knife to minimise scratching the frame.

A's Always
Dave

30aadoodlebug · 05-24-2015, 07:58 PM

Thanks Dave, Beats zip-ties!

Jon

Tom Wesenberg · 05-24-2015, 10:23 PM

I do the same as Dave, except I've used mostly those free credit cards that keep coming in the mail. To save some shipping cost, get a list of what you need and put it all on one order when you buy the bar.

05-21-2015, 09:06 AM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,106	Re: Headlight mounting issue Looks like your light bar may have been reworked? The lights do move up/down for adjustment. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

05-21-2015, 10:34 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Headlight mounting issue I agree with Gary. This could get tricky to bend the bar back to the correct shape and still have the ends line up with the fenders and braces.

05-21-2015, 10:41 AM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Headlight mounting issue agree the bar looks wacked out

05-21-2015, 11:23 AM	#5
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Headlight mounting issue It looks like you need to find another H/L bar. You can, probably, find one on here. Perhaps, someone will contact you. MIKE (mikeburch)

05-21-2015, 11:41 AM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Headlight mounting issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure you get the correct one. The 28-29 is different from the 30-31. Yours looks to be 30-31, can't quite tell. They show up on the swap meet all the time. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-21-2015, 12:16 PM	#7
portside Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 43	Re: Headlight mounting issue That headlamp bar looks like the stamped one that was only used for a very short time in 1930. The forged ends sometimes broke and were not re-welded in the right position. From the photo that is what I came up with.

05-21-2015, 07:21 PM	#9
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Headlight mounting issue Radiator side of light twisted fender side repaired bar to radiator to close bar is on backwards maybe Bert's model a store in Denver has a better one

05-24-2015, 07:09 PM	#10
30aadoodlebug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 274	Re: Headlight mounting issue Hey All, Sorry for the delayed reply; Memorial Day is really big in my family. Yes I'm sure the bar is on the right way. The person who put the car in the barn back in 1956 (original owner) decided to paint the whole car in brown rustolium. Therefore, it's kind of like connect-the-dots when it comes to removing, scrapping, sanding, and reattaching. Furthermore, upon second guessing myself, I took it off and noticed that the bar has a large stress fracture on the underside near the driver-side headlight mount. Lastly, I just found out that all of my photos did not post. Whats up with that? it happens all the time. Any suggestions on that front? Thanks, Jon

05-24-2015, 07:19 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Headlight mounting issue Give Bert's a call. 800-321-1931 I'm sure they would have a good used original bar.

05-24-2015, 07:45 PM	#12
30aadoodlebug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 274	Re: Headlight mounting issue Thanks Tom, and will do. Maybe you can help me with my next question: When running the tail light wiring from the main wiring harness off the steering box, how can I connect it to the chassis, or do I need to do so? I was thinking zip-ties...? But I'm sure there's a better solution, or do I even need to connect it to the chassis in the first place?

05-24-2015, 07:52 PM	#13
31 Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 106	Re: Headlight mounting issue The suppliers sell frame clips to hold the harness, I install them with a putty knife to minimise scratching the frame. A's Always Dave

05-24-2015, 07:58 PM	#14
30aadoodlebug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 274	Re: Headlight mounting issue Thanks Dave, Beats zip-ties! Jon

05-24-2015, 10:23 PM	#15
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Headlight mounting issue I do the same as Dave, except I've used mostly those free credit cards that keep coming in the mail. To save some shipping cost, get a list of what you need and put it all on one order when you buy the bar.