Technical MODEL A HEADLIGHT UPGRADE

Yes sir, the one Brattons has is the older up date which is aluminum and mimics the shape of the original replacement, it as a lot better than the 85 plus year old reflectors Henry used and they are now selling them with halogen bulb's, but they don't list the newest type of reflectors. HRP

Bratton type

 

How about these.

 

@HRP , are model A reflectors the same diameter as 34 commercial reflectors?

Bob Drake sells the latter with the improved design.

Not sure if they are close enough to fit the A.

Phil

 

'32 commercials are larger.

 

the Fordbarn guys point out that new reflectors do not have the proper shape. I took a carbide burr and cleaned out the headlight bar, then cleaned the bottom of the headlite. I coated it with never seize 20 years ago. Mr Model A told me I have the brightest A lights he has ever seen.

 

Phil, the Model A has a Headlight lens that measures 8 1/2", the Deuce replacement lens measures 9 1/4", I am unsure what the 33/34 are but the replacement lens Speedway sells for that application are 9". HRP

 

Randy Nash posted this back in 2011 and he convinced me with his final sentence. HRP

 

These have the amber turn signal bulbs in the bucket. I think the dropped headlight bar makes a difference

 

That;s what sold me and it's true.

 

For the amber signal lights in the reflector, behind the lens I found amber 1157 bulbs that have a chrome coating on the outside (like a state troopers sungl***es).
Can't see them when not in use. Glow amber when you signal a turn. Best of both worlds.
Phil

 

I have enjoyed reading this thread and the difference of opinions, it's informative and even with pro's & con's it hasn't run off the track.

 

The Logo Lites in post #32 above work very well. A few of us are running them in our stockers and are very pleased. I haven't checked it out but ***ume they will work in other year stock headlights.

 

They appears to be a great alternative to the poor light emitted from the original bulb's, they are unusual looking but behind the lens you wouldn't know they were different.



It seems that due to the Covid 19 they are on back order, they are not cheap but 29.95 per bulb is fair for the improved lighting and they work with 6 & 12 volt, generator or alternator. HRP

 

Watched the various videos that came up from the link on post #32, and if nothing else, it convinced me that if I want to improve on the H4 halogen bulbs in the Speedway Motors version of the Dietz 7" headlights on my "A" Hiboy, then I need to check out the Headlight Revolution web site, and maybe phone them.
My concern has been as to whether there is enough room in that small bucket for the heat sink/fan ***y. and whether ina closed bucket will it get enough cooling air.

 

Dave if you decide to try it let us know how it works out for you. HRP

 

Wow great looking product and video.

 

The led is Amazing.

 

These bulbs also work on none Fords. HRP

http://www.logolites.com/gallery/nggallery/led-turn-signals-on-non-model-a-fords