Ole 6 volt headlights in a 12 volt system

[Burt Lake Barn]

I have an old ford that has been converted to 12 volt and would like to use some very old headlights that were/are 6 volt. I can get the original bulbs and wondered if someone makes a 12 to 6 volt reducer that I could install for this purpose? I also wondered if anyone is aware of a company that can do minor repairs on these old bucket type headlamps as one lamp has a few brackets missing. I believe they may have been from a 1928 Hudson. The lenses are marked “Parabeam headlamp” and they are 10 inches in diameter. Any info, ideas or information are greatly appreciated, thanks

 

[19Fordy]

Give Ron Frances a call and see if they can help you. Pretty sure they will know the answer.
https://www.ronfrancis.com/contactus.asp

Are you a member of the Hudson Terraplane Club? Bet they can help you also.
https://www.hetclub.org/

 

[G.M.]

Put the 2 new lights in series. Only problem
is when one go's out both are out. Carry
spares. G.M.

 

[Bob C]

What's the number of the original bulb??


Bob

 

[flatheadmurre]

The hightec version of converting 12v to 6v with small losses would be a Switched buck converter...lowtec version a big resistor burning of as much energy as the bulb itself.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

look at www.classicandvintagebulbs.com

 

[Burt Lake Barn]

Thank you all for the great information. I appreciate your responses.

 

[Burt Lake Barn]

Sorry for the delayed response. The bulbs that I have are marked as follows:

Westinghouse 1000
5BRP11 32 & 32c. 6-8 V
1927, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Lincoln/Hudson NOS

 

[Bob C]

The 12V replacement for the 1000 is 1124.
there are some on Epay https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Box-of...981068&hash=item58dce208a9:g:1h4AAOxy~iJQ9XpZ


https://www.ebay.com/itm/GE-1124-au...889353?hash=item33f7924109:g:CnoAAOSwa29byzQQ


Bob

 

[Burt Lake Barn]

Thanks Bob that seems to be the simplest path to take