50 F2 Headlight help
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50 F2 Headlight help
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???
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???
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need part number 13041 and 13012 complete. All the little stuff I can get.
Thank you hidden master of the "Many Scan Technique"...
jim
Thank you hidden master of the "Many Scan Technique"...
jim
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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)
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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
A couple of people have said they have what i need and I am waiting for the details.
jim
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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.
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I have to go up there tomorrow afternoon and I will take a look to be sure. I will let you know.
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These just HAPPEN to be mine
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