I was finally feeling well enough to go and work on the truck. I decided to go ahead and finsh the rewire of the headlights. I all ready had the wires run just need to make all the connections. Figuring that doesn't take too long I was going to work on the alignment issue.

Was I wrong! Begining of Rant!! The previous owner had buggered up every possible bolt but add for good measure goober welds and destroyed the headlight buckets... *********. Rant over.

Ok for the good news. First I was able to remove the mess and found underneath the sheet metal is great. And I was able to save the outer ring and the ring that holds the light in. Also the springs look good.

This is what I think I need. Please feel free to add or subtract anything as your experience knows.

The clips the hold the nut for the bucket. 8
A complete headlight assembly starting with the bucket and the cradle for the light. 2
I also believe there is a gasket under the headlight bucket. 2

Does this sound about right??? This is my first F2 headlight dis-assembly
and it sure has been interesting. Oh and I would also say thank you to whoever invented the cutoff wheel.

jim

PS: Advice please if anybody has a pair to part with or where you would go to buy the parts???

 

i have a pair i can send ya pics in morning

 

I sent you a PM.
jim

 

I have several pairs as well. Do yours have an indent in the back of the dome or are they smooth?

 

I don't know for sure as they are up at the body shop but memory says they were a smooth dome. I can find out.

jim

 

Hee's a diagram of the headlight:



I too have many scanned tech images

 

need part number 13041 and 13012 complete. All the little stuff I can get.

Thank you hidden master of the "Many Scan Technique"...

jim

 

Here is a pair on ebay ending today

Headlight buckets 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 ford truck - eBay (item 150550032736 end time Jan-23-11 19:16:59 PST)

 

Thanks for the link. If possible I would prefer getting the parts from here as there is a much better feeling of trust dealing with fellow Ford trucker guys.

A couple of people have said they have what i need and I am waiting for the details.
jim

 

If I remember correctly, the 48-50 have an indent in the dome and the 51/52 do not. Not sure if it's a fitment thing or just aesthetics.

 

I have to go up there tomorrow afternoon and I will take a look to be sure. I will let you know.

jim

 

I have a good set of headlight buckets you can have for the cost of shipping. My 48 is just about done. Dean

 

Dean, First thank you. Secondly you have a PM.

jim

 

These just HAPPEN to be mine

 

Sorry no way of knowing.

jim