Thread: Different Headlight Sizes?

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Hoping someone could help me. My 36 has the 8 3/4" rounded lens (9" body). I bought a pair of descent flat lens that will fit, but now I've decided after looking at a gazillion pictures I like the bigger lights.

What sizes came on what years? Like a Ford Model A. They look huge. I like that. And I like the flat lens. As I recollect, the ones I bought are Twilights. I do know that different lens projected the light in different ways. Just curious what has worked for you guys.

10"? 11" 12"? Flat lens. I'll be converting these to H4 with signals inside. Non-chrome.

I'd even buy new if the price wasnt crazy. Been all over the Inet and most of the flat style are 7"ers. Kind of like the ones RJay sells....Vintique Inc 28-29 81/2" flats. But wish they came in a plain finish and bigger.

I saw a Willys 3W years ago that I liked at car show. It had huge flat headlights. Absolutley loved them.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Dave G

I have Dietz on my 34, but have always like the Ford commercial lights. I know they come in 9.5" and 10" ring size with flat lenses, not sure about larger sizes. I think CW Moss sells them, probably many others as well.

But even though I like the larger commercial lights, I think my next light change will be to the Guide 682C type. They would probably look better.

Originally Posted by mopar34

I have Dietz on my 34, but have always like the Ford commercial lights. I know they come in 9.5" and 10" ring size with flat lenses, not sure about larger sizes. I think CW Moss sells them, probably many others as well.

But even though I like the larger commercial lights, I think my next light change will be to the GM 682C type. They would probably look better.

Thanks Bob. I'll check em out right now!

Dave G

Try Bob Drakes http://www.bobdrake.com

Ya gotta do a mock up with a piece of glass and some sort of tube before you spend the bucks on those big lights. Some cars just don't look right with those huge bug eyes staring at you. But of course, that's only my opinion

I went from a King Bee 7-1/2" round to the Vintique Model A 8-1/2"quartz halogen. I lost brightness with this change. Wonder if all increase size changes to this? I too love the big light look. So much so that I plan ahead so I do not drive at night (I let the trucks hit the deer).

Originally Posted by Pat Monaco

Try Bob Drakes http://www.bobdrake.com

Yep. Think I like the ones for the 33-34 commercial applications. Just sent them an email asking what size they were. Thanks Pat.

Originally Posted by IC2

Ya gotta do a mock up with a piece of glass and some sort of tube before you spend the bucks on those big lights. Some cars just don't look right with those huge bug eyes staring at you. But of course, that's only my opinion

LOL's. Guess I've always been a sucker for frogs! Thats why I fell in love with the 911 Porsche as young pup.

Originally Posted by heatwave

I went from a King Bee 7-1/2" round to the Vintique Model A 8-1/2"quartz halogen. I lost brightness with this change. Wonder if all increase size changes to this? I too love the big light look. So much so that I plan ahead so I do not drive at night (I let the trucks hit the deer).

Now youve got me worried about night critters!


Thanks,
Dave G

hey dave i run the orginal lights on the 34 but if you want some big lights look at some off of a peterbilt the older models they were huge!!! jonathan

Originally Posted by OHMY34

hey dave i run the orginal lights on the 34 but if you want some big lights look at some off of a peterbilt the older models they were huge!!! jonathan

Thanks Johnathan. I'll do a search.

Dave G

Originally Posted by heatwave

I went from a King Bee 7-1/2" round to the Vintique Model A 8-1/2"quartz halogen. I lost brightness with this change. Wonder if all increase size changes to this? I too love the big light look. So much so that I plan ahead so I do not drive at night (I let the trucks hit the deer).

I just noticed you said H4 on the 8 1/2's. Now I'm real nervous. I'm wanting bright lights. LOL's. Maybe I should adapt some Hella Flamethrowers to fit behind the factory lens. Just kidding. I know how I feel when I meet the 'bright lighters'.

Anyone know if the 33-34 Commercial lights can be adapted to H4 with a kit....or should I just retrofit something. Seems like H4 bulbs can be bought with different intensity's Heatwave. Have you tried a brighter bulb? I remember putting much brighter bulbs in my race bike years ago. So much so that it destroyed my charging system over time.

Dave G

A few cars with larger headlight sizes:













....and a '31 similar to mine except color and a few other items.

Love all these big headlight car pics. I often thought of going to the bigger 1932 headlight! I did not think about brighter bulds taxing the elect system.
Anybody know about headlight conversions? Need help making BIG light bright.
Oops, I better watchout. I don't want to be accused of trying to make my 1931 into a Duece clone. LOL (Is that 1932 rear tank really dangerous?)

Originally Posted by heatwave

I often thought of g I don't want to be accused of trying to make my 1931 into a Duece clone. LOL (Is that 1932 rear tank really dangerous?)

Why not - they are close regardless and I did the '32 rear mounted tank for mine. I felt that it was safer then the usual other 3 areas:

1 - Original location - I didn't want 10 gallons of gas inside of the car and virtually in my lap

2 - Trunk location - still inside of the car with not much of a firewall between the trunk and me. A sedan - possibly a steel firewall can be constructed.

3 - Under the splash shields - Tank's Inc make a pair of plastic/poly 6 gallon tanks that are fitted under the splash shield. Crawl under a car with these and you will find that the fronts of these tanks are the cars low point - especially in the event of a front wheel or suspension failure or off road excursion.

The rear '32 style tank, though still not optimum, IMO will give you the best chance to escape a gas fire in the event of a crash.

Originally Posted by IC2

A few cars with larger headlight sizes:

Bear with me...I'm really not to good on the years of the 30's Fords. The yellow coupe...33? I like those headlights.

And the ones on the Blue convertible. Like the shallow lights...especially the flat lens.

Can any of you identify these?

Thanks,
Dave G

I used the Bob Drake 32 Halogen headlights on my 30 Model A roadster. They are very bright and really light up the night which makes things easier for my old eyes. They use the H-4 bulb. Right now they are on sale for half the price I paid for mine...which makes me cry, but that is the way my luck goes. I really like mine and would do it again.

Originally Posted by Pat Monaco

Try Bob Drakes http://www.bobdrake.com