Halogen Conversion

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rstaver

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I purchased the 40-13027-QKTS halogen conversion kit for my 1934 Ford. No problem with the kit itself and I hate to sound dense but I'm having trouble figuring out the assembly. I need to install the bulb base and it is held in place by a spring clip on the reflector. But if I then install the bulb it will mash the spring clip. Alternatively, if I put the bulb in the base and then install the whole unit then it is too wide and the spring clip won't wrap around the bulb and bulb base without popping out of the slots. Can someone tell me what I'm missing on the assembly? I'd appreciate it! Feel free to send a note to my email address of randystaver@msn.com.
 
Randy, I hope you didn't destroy your original sockets, because nobody I've heard of has been satisfied with halogen conversions.
 
My original reflectors are kind of shot so I'm using this opportunity to upgrade since I'm converting the entire system to 12v. Are there other suppliers besides Vintique? Maybe another conversion product would work better.
 
I was under the impression that there was really only one manufacturer - Vintique. Is the same kit offered through Bob Drake from a different manufacturer, i.e. better quality?
 
Hi, I did a halogen conversion on my 39 Woodie some years ago as the old bulb and reflector were pretty much like driving with two candles in the wind. I did not switch to 12 volt and I was able to see the road better at night, however; the main problem with the halogens is the inability to truly "focus" the bulbs. Therefore when you are approaching other driver's in the dark the light is diffused and apparently confuses other drivers as to your actual position on the road. I added amber fog lights to the mix and this helped my ability to see the road more accurately and other drivers to see my car more clearly. The best option for headlights appears to be converting to sealed beams which many purists don't like or to use the new "brite" (or is it bright) bulbs (which may be the Australian bulbs someone mentioned). Perhaps the best option is to have your reflectors re-silvered, paint the inside of your headlight buckets white, polish up your headlight lenses, make sure your wiring is top notch, install additional grounds, and install the best bulbs you can find. I have lots of original pre-focused 6 volt headlight bulbs. Hope this helps. Toby
 
I run the "Brite" bulbs from Ron Francis ((800) 292-1940, wire-works.com) in my '32 which is probably the same bulb as you have. They plug right in without modification and work great. Others probably sell his product.

Charlie Stephens
 
This has been kicked around before. I put the 6v conversion in my 32 reflectors and it works fine on bright but about light parking lights on dim. I put a Drake 12v setup in my 34 PU and it works fine on bright and dim.
 
Hi there, The direct fit Australian made QH bulbs are very good for two reasons. 1. They plug right into your original reflectors/sockets without any modifications at all. 2. The high and low beam filaments are in the exact same position as in the original bulbs and therefore are IN FOCUS. This company make a range of bulbs for different applications including 6 volt. Check them out. Classic and Vintage Bulbs. www.classicandvintagebulbs.com Regards, Kevin.
 
I did the halogen conversion on the headlights of my '39.. My experience was the same as 39wdy, lots of light that went nowhere. The problem with the old bulb type headlights is the lens.. The "prisms" in the lens' are designed for "pre-focused" bulbs.. halogen bulbs are not focused on the lens correctly..
I ruined a set of reflectors finding this out.. I had another set of reflectors plated, then used Ron Frances "Bright Bulbs"...
Many people try to put sealed beams behind the original lens, this does not work well at all, The sealed beams have their focal plane, and the original lens has there's, they conflict....
 
I thought Drake made special reflectors that put the halogen bulb at the right position for the stock lens. At any rate, wire in a relay so your headlight switch doesn't have to take all the current the halogens will draw no matter where you get the bulbs.
 
Just thought I'd let folks know that I was able to talk to a tech person at C.W. Moss about the kit assembly. The person I spoke with had assembled many, many of these kits. He pulled one off the shelf and walked me through the process. It wasn't intuitive so I was simply doing it wrong. (A simple assembly diagram in the kit would solve this.) I assembled the kits in just a couple of minutes and they work great. Hats off to Terry at C.W. Moss for fast, friendly advice.
 
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