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BGLOCOTE
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 Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 10:35 pm Post subject: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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I have been searching for US spec headlight buckets for a Jan 55 with no luck. Do I give up and restore these 56 buckets? Why are the US spec impossible to find. 
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Dan22
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| Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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Hi. I am just wondering what is so specifically different about the '55 lights. I a 55 too and would like to know.
Thanks.
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| Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 7:15 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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I don't know about '55 but this is what the headlights look like in my '54:
This is different from later ones.
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BGLOCOTE
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| Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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Everett why are they so hard to find?
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| Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:40 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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| What do you think a very good set of 06-54 US spec headlights would be worth? |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:18 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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| What do you think a very good set of 06-54 US spec headlights would be worth? |
Do you have a set? PM me.
It would depend highly on condition.
Rust, overall condition, whether they have the correct lenses and the condition of the lenses, etc.
The lenses are a lot harder to find than the buckets.
I looked at the classifieds and there was a decent single bucket on here this year for $130 and it looks like it sold.
No lens, bucket only.
A matched pair in great condition would be a lot more.
Lenses are available repro here
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=813538
They are ok repros but a little crude on the logos, I've seen them in person.
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BGLOCOTE
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| Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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| insanitize wrote: |
| What do you think a very good set of 06-54 US spec headlights would be worth? |
Very interested!
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insanitize
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| Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:53 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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Here are some pictures that I just posted to the gallery. As you can see they are in VG condition with very little rust. I am missing a few of the small copper screws and I do not know the condition of the bulbs. I could test them if needed.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:02 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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Wow, those are in nice shape!
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| Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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Those look like the original Tung-Sol sealed beams as well.
The solder breaks down over time on these old bulbs--I would resolder the lugs.
The missing lugs can be harvested from any sealed beam bulb and the missing screws can come from any pre-'66 parking light socket.
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BGLOCOTE
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| Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:17 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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| insanitize wrote: |
Here are some pictures that I just posted to the gallery. As you can see they are in VG condition with very little rust. I am missing a few of the small copper screws and I do not know the condition of the bulbs. I could test them if needed.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:42 am Post subject: Re: 1955 US Headlight Buckets |
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| Everett pointed out to me that these may not be the original lenses because they are E 1.0671.01 lenses. I do have the one with the oval in the middle but they are not as nice. |
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