STAYGOLD Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Need some help in trying to identify these headlights for my dad (I have the pair, but only one is pictured).The headlight buckets are 11" in diameter - and they are 6" deep - they also have two lightbulbs in them.The lenses are "Liberty Lenses" made by MacBeth - Evans Glass Company.The lenses also have a patent date of Dec. 8th, 1914 on them.The other part shown is some sort of headlight part.....the only identification on it is "Acme Lead Flint". That part is 8" in diameter and I believe it is glass with some sort of chrome coating.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 These look similar to Buick lights from the 1916, 17, 18. Could also be Cadillac. The earlier pre 1915 lights were on forks. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldiron Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The item on the extreme right is a reflector for a lamp. The metal protuberance on the back is nothing more than it's mounting bracket. It is held in place behind the kerosene wick or carbide burner of a lamp, and it does it's job by reflecting light. The coating on it is not chrome, but rather the same silver coating used on mirrors. regards; jerry janson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Based on the rounded mounting socket I believe these are a mid 1920's item, designed to mount on a headlight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austincar6 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The headlight are off a Liberty Automobile. My grand father owns one of theses car. The head light you got are about right for a 1917. These car came with a Continental 6. The one in the photo is the 1917 5 passenger touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks to everyone for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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