Dodgefran Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 Hi, I want to upgrade my headlights for my Dodge RC panel truck. I've been searching for the hardware that attaches the bezel with no luck. I was hoping that some of you have run into this and can suggest a solution or tell me how you fabricated the connection parts. After many years since I bought this truck, I am now getting to do the body metal work. Thanks to you all.......... Fran Quote
Pete Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 HI. I have a 1938 Dodge Brothers RC pickup. I kept the headlights looking original. I had the reflectors re-silvered and put in 2331 halogen bulbs. Works well. It did require an alternator to provide enough amps for the halogens. Pete Quote
Dodgefran Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Posted June 14, 2020 Thank you Pete. How do you hook the reflectors to the shell? I can't find much info on it. Maybe I'm using the wrong search words. Quote
Pete Posted June 14, 2020 Report Posted June 14, 2020 Hi Dodgefran, Each headlight shell has 3 connectors for holding the reflector to the shell. Each of these connectors has 3 parts: 1) a small bracket that slides into a metal "pocket" on the inside of the shell 2) a spring that attaches to the bracket 3) a "T" shaped clip that slides through the spring and holds the reflector to the bracket Your best bet to find these parts is: Donald Axelrod Headlight Headquarters 35 Timson St, Lynn, MA 01902 Phone 781-598-0523 hdlthqtrs@aol.com He's been in business a long time and specializes in headlight parts for 1939 and earlier vehicles. I've also found some of these parts on eBay, but they are few and far between. Pete Quote
Dodgefran Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Posted June 15, 2020 Thanks for the name Pete. CUL8r Quote
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