Re: sealed beam

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2011/4/30 9:07:00

When I restored my 1941 convertible sedan I looked high and low for a 6v sealed beam healight without the 3 alignment pins. Alignment pins became a federal mandate in the early 50's. So the CCCA would deduct points for not being "period correct." So I bought some tabbed headlight from Bob Drake, took them to a glass shop where they first ground off the tabs then polished the lens to clear. Lights were $15 each and polishing was $15 each

Shortly thereafter Bob Drake began offering sealed beams without tabs for $15. I now see he gets $25 for them now.store.bobdrake.com/19upsealbeam.html