Ford CMP headlamps and buckets

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Got my F15A's headlights working for the Normandy trip, but am planning to replace them with new headlamps with 6V H4 Halogen bulbs. As shown by Phil Waterman, they produce a much better light pattern.

As far as I can tell, Ford uses a system which is found on many British cars - or at least mine does after it was restored in the UK. Not sure if this is the original set-up, but I am posting some links to parts stores here for anyone looking to retrofit their CMPs with a more modern setup.

HTH,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

7" headlights:

My local auto parts store stocks headlight made by Valeo, part no. 082440

Other possible sources:

http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...tchlink:top:nl

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Classic-Mini-...afb0f8c&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Classic-Car-H...05aa950&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/1961-1991-AUS...252dff5&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/ASTON-MARTIN-...2280c19&_uhb=1

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Buckets:

LUCAS SBC3 LAMPENTOPF SATZ 7 ZOLL

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Related MLU threads:

Blackout cover

12 volt prefocus bulbs

HTH,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

If you have anything to add to this subject, please do!

H.

[rob love]

Here in North America Mac's Auto will have either the flange type bulb in 6 or 12 volt, along with the double contact bulb as used on the carriers, again in 6 or 12v.

They also sell the Halogen conversion kits, but warn that you will require at least a 35 amp alternator or generator. Halogen sucks a lot more juice than a conventional incandescent. Note you may also have to upgrade your switch, although if you are using a milspec toggle switch you should be OK. However, you may need to install a suitable relay to handle the current.

Mac's also sells the original style reflectors and lenses. For myself, I prefer to leave the systems original, and since the parts are available new, I will do so for the foreseeable future.