Rebuilding Ford lights

[Keith Webb]

Once upon a time, back in the mid 1970s when I worked for Hughes Auto Spares I remember we had in stock brand new cab 13 Ford headlight kits, in boxes with instructions for removing the blanking plate on the front shell and installation. Although I did have a couple they were used on projects back then, and how I wished I still had them now when I decided to get the lights working on the FGT.

Here's what it looked like when I got it. It had a sealed beam on one side and had once had he same on the driver's side.

[Keith Webb]

Once removed, the headlight buckets were disassembled and the parts treated to cleaning by electrolysis. I found one was reusable but the other had turned into a colander! Another disappointment was the original reflectors and wiring had disappeared when the lights were replaced with 12v sealed beam types which have a plug in fitting. Fortunately though I had some spares, although they needed a lot of work!
Disassembly can be a bit discouraging when the screws holding the glass retaining ring have been burred over. This batch of images shows the spare ones before rebuilding.

[Max Hedges]

have you enough parts to fix them up Keith
Max

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Max Hedges

have you enough parts to fix them up Keith
Max

Yes thanks Max, I've found I even have some of the lamp holders NOS - the old wires can be used (joined to new ones)... will post some more pics soon in case there are some who have yet to face the task and also wish to rebuild as per original 6 volt.

Actually I may be in need of one of the screws to hold the lamp door on. Will know once I've finished looking through the bits.