12V Metal Back Headlamps

[Dick W.]

Anyone got a clue where I could find a pair of these? I believe early '55
Vettes used them. Not for a Vette, but one of my retirement projects

[Mike M.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

i need just one for the 55 vette i'm finishing up so if ya find three, put my name on one of em.mike

[Roy B.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

Used in all (Late) 55 GM cars , 55 Corvette #400 and later used them and it's not even in the JM!
Then what are you going to use them for ? Vary rare to locate and can run $200.00 up for ONE. I have one but the high beam is bad.

[Dick W.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

Used in all (Late) 55 GM cars , 55 Corvette #400 and later used them and it's not even in the JM!
Then what are you going to use them for ? Vary rare to locate and can run $200.00 up for ONE. I have one but the high beam is bad.

Compared to what I have had to pay for other parts, that is about par. $200 for an NOS emblem, $100 for a carb kit, etc. Ever tried to find NOS parts for a '46 International KB-12? BIGGGG truck

[William L.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

Anyone got a clue where I could find a pair of these? I believe early '55
Vettes used them. Not for a Vette, but one of my retirement projects

Dick try this guy David B Price 248 646 0982 He is a Numismatist but also has Ac spark plugs and Headlamps. Good Guy not cheap.

[Joseph T.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

Used in all (Late) 55 GM cars , 55 Corvette #400 and later used them and it's not even in the JM!
Then what are you going to use them for ? Vary rare to locate and can run $200.00 up for ONE. I have one but the high beam is bad.

Roy is that a metal back in the picture you posted? On the metal backs where is the 12V or 12 Volt emboss located on the front?

Joe

[Roy B.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

It's not a metal back all (glass) look again at Pic. .That's why there so rare ,once blown throw them out. The #01 to #400 55's are tin back and yes the 12V logo is also in the middle (emboss) in the glass cover . They ( early 12V tin back ) can be restored like the 6V tin back.
The problem with these bulbs is that your competing with Chevy guys restoring their cars.

[Gary C.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

Dick, try Pete Sawatsky (918) 968-2366 Pete's long time NCRS member. Gary....

[Joseph T.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

It's not a metal back all (glass) look again at Pic. .That's why there so rare ,once blown throw them out. The #01 to #400 55's are tin back and yes the 12V logo is also in the middle (emboss) in the glass cover . They ( early 12V tin back ) can be restored like the 6V tin back.
The problem with these bulbs is that your competing with Chevy guys restoring their cars.

Roy

Are you saying the metal backs can be restored?

I think I have one, but never tested it. As I recall the one I have has a black metal back.

Joe

[Roy B.]

Re: 12V Metal Back Headlamps

YES! bert Lukens did many years ago once I Convinced him Corvette used them and not a T-3's