1955 guide head lights
I have notice one of my head light bulbs has 12 volt in the middle and the other doesn't? Any idea what is correct? thanks
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1955 headlamps
I guess 47 years was a little long ! My light smoked when I tested it! Now looking for a pair and ideas where to look? thanks RonnieComment
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Re: 1955 guide head lights
both have
SEALED BEAM
GUIDEComment
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Re: 1955 headlamps
The best way to test a bulb is on the car. Always check around the prongs to make sure sealant is in good shape. if not, apply a sealant before testing bulb. Every year I check at Carlisle and Bloomington for these bulbs. The gentleman who specialized in headlights has not any of these bulbs in the past few years and when he did have the they were $300 per bulb. There are a lot of bulbs that have 12-V on the glass, but not Guide on the bottom. Some names are Westinghouse, Tungsol, etc. They are not completely correct, but I have seen restoration shops use them. These bulbs do cost less than the Guides. Also there are 5400 12-v Guide bulbs that have a slight pattern change in the glass. The 5400 provide a more direct beam. I am pretty sure there is not a NCRS or Bloomington judge that can tell the difference between a 4400 and 5400. 5400 bulbs cost as much as the 4400 bulbs. If you fail to locate the bulbs, I probably have at least one set of any of the bulbs that were mentioned.Comment
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Re: 1955 headlamps
Thanks I will let you know. The light we tested had tested ok with an OHM meter but had lost it's vacuum! When we put a little voltage to it, it started fogging up. The element is good but no vacuum, unless someone has a cure for that I think it is just a paper weight. I have a lead on a pair if they are correct! RDRComment
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