8" reflector for headlights

[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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[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

[Chip Hellie]

Peter, Saw a used 8" reflector on E-bay yesterday. Was pretty cheap. Check it out. Chip Hellie --- "Forstner, Peter" peter@mg-tc.de> wrote:

> 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 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[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

[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

[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 | > ---------- | > From: Forstner, Peter[SMTP:PETER@MG-TC.DE] | > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 4:01:36 PM | > To: MG TABC Group (E-mail) | > Subject: [mg-tabc] 8" reflector for headlights | > Auto forwarded by a Rule | > | 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]