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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

 

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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

 

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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

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