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10-15-2015, 11:50 AM | #21 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
We don't know how well the lights themselves were aimed, so oncoming light issues should be taken with a grain of salt. Gotta think that the new reflectors and halogen bulbs are a great step forward in safety, though. Folks who have them, please keep posting your experiences.
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10-15-2015, 12:08 PM | #22 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
If you think they are good with 6 volt bulbs the people with 12 volts should try the 12 volt bulbs from Ron Francis Wire Works, https://www.ronfrancis.com, (800) 292-1940. Look for "Brite" bulbs in their catalog (note they spelled it wrong). Although I haven't tried them with the Bratton's reflector they sure work good in my '32. Note they go right into the original sockets.
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10-15-2015, 01:03 PM | #23 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
If cars coming towards you are flashing their lights because your lights are blinding them it is likely not because your lights are too bright. It is more likely that your lights are adjusted wrong. Correctly adjusted Model A headlights will have the low beam pointed more towards the ground. See the Service Bulletins for the correct way to adjust the headlights.
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10-15-2015, 02:28 PM | #24 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
Does anyone make a 6V LED 5000K headlight bulb ?
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10-15-2015, 03:35 PM | #25 |
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I have only found one company making 6V LED headlight bulbs that will fit Model A sockets. They are in England and cost £25.00 each or 2 for £48.00. (note that is pounds not dollars) See link below.
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10-15-2015, 08:50 PM | #26 |
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From my understanding this is what we should be aiming for, so to speak: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlamp#Low_beam and this is from our regulations, apparently, which may be different in your neck of the woods. Anyway, there should be a nice cutoff of light when shining on a wall. That's the theory anyway form what I can figure. |
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The halogens, while brighter than the stock bulbs, need extra care to see that they provide a properly focused light on the road and not just a bright light shining out all over the place in front of the car.
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10-16-2015, 01:01 AM | #28 | |
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http://www.dynamoregulatorconversion...lamp-bulbs.php Looks like they use Cree LED's so they should be good. I've spent too many pounds lately ... |
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12-13-2015, 12:57 AM | #29 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
Hi Barners,
My 30 fordor now has a set of these reflectors and I use 32/32 cp bulbs. My originals had worn silverplate so the new ones are much brighter and look better in the daytime too. There was one problem: The reflector material seems to be plastic. It offers no ground path for the two low power "parking" lights or marker lights. The mains ground to the shell by the socket mount and its positioning spring-and-screw arrangement. To allow my low power marker lamps to light, I connected the socket shell of the light bulb holder to the main headlight positioning spring with a soldered stranded copper wire. Rancho |
12-13-2015, 01:19 AM | #30 | |
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12-13-2015, 09:08 AM | #31 |
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I have the new reflectors on my 1931 160B and they are great! The focusing screw really works well with them. I am using regular 6V double filament 32/32 bulbs and can now finally see decently while driving at night. I highly recommend the new reflectors!
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12-13-2015, 08:14 PM | #32 |
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Re: Brattons new reflectors?
I've wondered how good they were (the Bratton units). I have original "silvered" reflectors and most cars that come towards me at night flash there lights at me. They are aimed good as it lights my side of the road up great. I have had them for over 30 years and they are as bright now as they were when I bought the car. I don't know if anyone still silvers the reflectors? I run stock bulbs and they are the better than my modern car for light.
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12-13-2015, 09:36 PM | #33 |
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Just went through a redo of my original 6 volt headlight system on my 1930. The more expensive of the two reflector models Snyder's sold has the right depth that I can now focus my bulbs perfectly. With proper aiming, which I set up just like the old bulletins tell you to, I great incredibly good road illumination for an old car.
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12-14-2015, 11:10 AM | #34 |
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How can I tell if mine are original or re pros?
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12-14-2015, 01:42 PM | #35 |
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12-14-2015, 11:28 PM | #36 |
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Let's start with how are they plated?
Here is some more info; http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/Aheadlampreflectors.htm
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