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Mar 15, 2013 | 09:03 AM

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T-3 headlight

I have a T-3 headlight that I am going to sell on eBay. I think I got it from a 53-56 truck somewhere along the way when I was searching for parts for my truck 14 years ago. After some research I see that many cars of various makes used those for several years.

How do I know what cars and trucks and what years this headlight fits if it fit a 53 to56 Ford truck?

Thanks.

Mar 15, 2013 | 09:14 AM

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1940/54: 09A-13007 FORD raised block letters moulded into glass at bottom of the headlight bulb / 1955 6V B5A-13007-A & 1956/59 12V B6A-13007-A Ford script etched into glass at center of headlight bulb are desireable.

What's a headlamp bulb marked T-3? AFAIK, aftermarket. T = Tungsten, 3 is the application.

Mar 15, 2013 | 09:46 AM

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T-3 headlamps, made by Guide, are a common GM feature. They were used on all of their cars going way back. Here's a really old forum link from the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) forum discussing them.

Guide T3 Headlights

Mar 15, 2013 | 09:48 AM

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The 58-62 corvette had T-3 headlights but they were a 4 headlight system.

I would think it fits 55-57 chevy or any GM 2 headlight system thats 12 volt

Mar 15, 2013 | 10:03 AM

NumberDummy

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Guide a division of GM. Guide marked on dashboard mounted Autronic Eyes optional on some 1952/56 cars. Guide moulded into glass/plastic park and tail lamp lenses.

If T-3 is 12V with single headlamps, it's bulb industry number 6012 .. has three prongs, will fit any automakers single headlamp vehicle, not just Generous Motors.

Mar 15, 2013 | 11:08 AM

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-3-Headlights-Pair-GM-Nova-Camaro-67-69-Rare-T3-headlamps-/370759620364?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5652fed70c&vxp=mtr
Don't blame you for trying to sell on Ebay. I'm going to clean out the garage when I get back to NY

Mar 15, 2013 | 11:53 AM