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8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 7:01 am
by Forstner, Peter
I'm searching two 8" reflectors for the headlights.
I'm converting the headlights of my TC back from modern sealed headlights to
the original 8" cat eyes. I have the cat eyes meanwhile, but now I'm in need
of the 8" reflectors. Has anyone spares or does anyone know a good source
for 8" reflectors?
Do I need anything else, e.g. to mount the bulbs?
Thanks
Peter Forstner - TC6325
Germany
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Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 7:49 am
by Michael Card
Peter
You'll need three items
a.. Reflectors - these 8" reflectors are common to various British cars of the period, and still not too hard to find. Try Mike Kennedy +44 121 236 4947, or Keith Ardley Tel/fax +44 1353 778 493, or Chris Clark on +44 1773 550485. Just ask for 8" Lucas reflectors.
b.. Clamps - these go around the small cylinder fitted to the centre of the reflector and clamp the lamp-holder in place. They also have an earth wire which runs to the earthing point inside the base of the bowl. You'll need the clamps, but you will probably make new earth wires. Whoever supplies the reflectors should also be able to supply the clamps.
c.. Lamp-holders - you can buy these new from Keith Ardley. He also does re-silvering.
[Of course you'll also need the lamps and the correct rims.]
Mike Card
TC8233, TC9477
England
---- Original Message -----
From: Forstner, Peter
To: MG TABC Group (E-mail)
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 3:01 PM
Subject: [mg-tabc] 8" reflector for headlights
I'm searching two 8" reflectors for the headlights.
I'm converting the headlights of my TC back from modern sealed headlights to
the original 8" cat eyes. I have the cat eyes meanwhile, but now I'm in need
of the 8" reflectors. Has anyone spares or does anyone know a good source
for 8" reflectors?
Do I need anything else, e.g. to mount the bulbs?
Thanks
Peter Forstner - TC6325
Germany
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Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 8:29 am
by David & Joyce Edgar
As I understand it, aftermarket reflectors to fit halogen bulbs into
a Model T will work. Contact a parts supplier for a Model A Ford.
Not positive but believe you have to do a very minor modification to
make it fit such as cutting a notch or something. Several others on
our list have done this so may elaborate. I have not done it myself.
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 9:11 pm
by Chip Hellie
Peter,
Saw a used 8" reflector on E-bay yesterday. Was pretty
cheap. Check it out.
Chip Hellie
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> I'm searching two 8" reflectors for the headlights.
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> I'm converting the headlights of my TC back from
> modern sealed headlights to
> the original 8" cat eyes. I have the cat eyes
> meanwhile, but now I'm in need
> of the 8" reflectors. Has anyone spares or does
> anyone know a good source
> for 8" reflectors?
>
> Do I need anything else, e.g. to mount the bulbs?
>
> Thanks
> Peter Forstner - TC6325
> Germany
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Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Tue May 14, 2002 10:45 am
by David & Joyce Edgar
>Thanks for the hint. I have problems finding suppliers for American
>vintage cars here in Europe. Do you know an American contact?
>
>Thanks for your help!
>Best regards
>Peter Forstner - TC6325
Peter,
I just talked to Ron Simon of this group about the reflectors in his
TC. He said they are either Model A or Model B Ford sized reflectors
and are made to use halogen bulbs. He got them from Mike Goodman
also from this list
oldmgdoc@aol.com and is located in the Los
Angeles area of California. If you get them from Mike he will have
the notch cut to fit in the TC headlights.
A web search for Model A Ford parts turned up many hits. As I
mentioned before, I do not have them on my TC (yet) so have no
suggested suppliers other than Mike (and he deals with MGs rather
than Fords).
I am not sure of the wattages Ron has on his TC but he said when they
are on, he experiences a slight discharge on the ampmeter while on
the highway.
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Wed May 15, 2002 2:12 pm
by David & Joyce Edgar
I just had a clarification on the the halogen headlamp reflectors I
mentioned here before. While they are replacement reflectors for a
Ford, they may NOT be for the Model A or Model B Ford as I stated.
Sorry for the misinformation.
Mike Goodman -
oldmgdoc@aol.com - located in the Los Angeles,
California area is the person to contact to get the proper reflectors
that are notched and ready to install in the 8" TC headlamps.
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Re: 8" reflector for headlights
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2002 12:27 pm
by Peter Forstner
Hi all,
Some time ago I asked for help about converting the headlight of my TC back to 8" cat-eye. With the help of Michael Card, David Irwin, David Edgar, Bob Johnson and Mike Goodman I today installed a solution that perfectly fits my needs. It's a compromise between originality and German law. If you are interested in Bob's (very original) and my solution you can see the pictures and some explanation on
http://www.mg-tc.de/headlight/
Thanks to all and best regards
Peter Forstner - TC6325
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| I'm searching two 8" reflectors for the headlights.
|
| I'm converting the headlights of my TC back from modern sealed headlights to
| the original 8" cat eyes. I have the cat eyes meanwhile, but now I'm in need
| of the 8" reflectors. Has anyone spares or does anyone know a good source
| for 8" reflectors?
|
| Do I need anything else, e.g. to mount the bulbs?
|
| Thanks
| Peter Forstner - TC6325
| Germany
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