Jim Nelson Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 How do you measure head light size. ?10” , ? 9.25”, ? 7”. Exposed len’s ? What size is my head light on my ‘38’ ? (6” exposed glass within chrome ring. ? My ‘35’ has 8” exposed lens within the chrome mounting ring. If I were to buy new lights, how do I know what to ask for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Don is the king of headlights. Don Axelrod 35 Timson St, Lynn , MA 01902-1824 781-598-0523 Headlight guy headlights hdlthqtrs@aol.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Giving this a bump as I just moved it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) It might help to know what make and model vehicle. This would help to identify the brand of lamp used and that might indicate size. I agree, Don should know what lamp fits your particular car. Edited November 24, 2018 by jpage (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 jpage has sound advice , let us know what car you are talking about and a series if the make (??) had more then one on offer in that particular year. Ford had the regular V8 on offer and then also a smaller model in the thirties so that is one example of a choice as to what we have to guess you may own. Buick had several different series on offer as did Cadillac...............................help us with more information so we can try to help you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I could be wrong, but I think that the Original Poster is asking if there is a standard way of measuring the diameter of a headlight, regardless of the make of vehicle. I just always measured the outside diameter of the glass, but now I'm not so sure that's the proper way to do it. Does anyone on this thread know of a standard of measurement for headlights? Cheers, Grog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Tilt Ray 8 x 7 1/4 lens The "8" is the overall size and the "7 1/4" is what the light shines through. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nelson Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Well, I think I know the answer to my hear light question. Every manufacturer designed his own light lens assembly. . Only the bulb inside was a standard. I believe there were two light bulb manufacturers. Just like the light bulbs used on the dash board, tail lights etc. Only the housings varied to the designers idea. If Ibreak one on my ‘38’ Buick Special, I will need to find an identical len’s , right or left side since they are differnt. Thanks guys for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Not all cars used the same bulbs. 1934 -39 Chevy, Caddy, Huppmobile and some others used the same bulb (#2330) as your car. 1937 and earlier Buick bulbs were a different number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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