RazorflyStudios Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Hi! We are currently restoring a vehicle used in a film amd since it was custom built many of the parts were pulled from other places. We're having difficulty identifying the headlamps. Any Help? They're approx 8" lamps with flat backs. Thanks! Razorfly Studios Restoration Team Edited December 28, 2023 by RazorflyStudios (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I had a pair of the flat back bullet lights on a early 70s Dune Buggy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I think I saw that truck in some corny spy movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 hours ago, JACK M said: I think I saw that truck in some corny spy movie. I believe you are right and it has appeared in the AACA forum somewhere in the past and was definitely identified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 A little Google Image search and it was the Herkimer Battle Jitney in Mystery Men from 1999. No idea on the headlight origins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorflyStudios Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hello all! We're aware of the vehicle. We own it and are currently restoring it! We need help identifying the Headlights. Sorry for any confusion in our post TIA RazorflyStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, RazorflyStudios said: Hello all! We're aware of the vehicle. We own it and are currently restoring it! We need help identifying the Headlights. Sorry for any confusion in our post TIA RazorflyStudios That's just the usual thread drift when something different shows up. If you can take some more pictures focusing on just the lights that you want identified without all the other distractions in the background you might get more information. There's a lot going on in the pictures so it is difficult to see the details that would aid in the ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I sold a pair of those off the VW based Dune Buggy about 8 years back. The way they were made I thought they were cheep imports. (aftermarket) Check old catalogs from the mid 70s to mid 80s for Hot Rods / Dune Buggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 There are 3 - 4 types of headlights. Closely inspect to look for manufacturer's text or mark. Such marks are often etched at the top of main body, or rim, & sometimes embossed on the lens face. Absent any such detail, sharper photos of specific light & measurements might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorflyStudios Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 Ok. Some clarity in our request. We have the truck. The bumper and lights were removed by the previous owner and discarded. We are trying to locate replacements but need help to identify them. Thanks! RazorflyStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Thanks for that additional information - makes complete sense now. I keep thinking that if they aren't aftermarket that they are heavy truck (something like a Peterbilt) or military surplus from a deuce and a half or likes but still can't find a match. Just a couple of thoughts if you haven't already expanded your search that far. Since that was built prior to buying online being a thing see if you can get your hands on a JC Whitney catalog or truck accessory catalog of the same era of the build and you might find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV8427 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Cant say for sure, but they kind of look like the aircraft landing lights my Dad had on his truck when he lived in Alaska. Could be from a small plane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Seems like there would be lots of lights that would work. Keeping a non original original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy in ca Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 The headlights are KD-910, made by the KD Lamp Company. As far as I know they were used only as a replacement (not factory usage) to update early vehicles to sealed beam as well as on construction equipment, large trucks, etc.. These lights came in a couple of versions which all used only the KD-910 designation - i.e. no model designations. There were the flatbacks (as those you have on top) and the rounded back ones, which are what you appear to have hanging down from the top bar - based on the way the headlight bezels are attached. These lights were also available with factory marker lights on top similar to those used by Guide, BLC and Corcoran Brown. I likely have some pictures of the KD lamps - will check. Not plentiful but they do show up occasionally on places like eBay and the HAMB. Sorry can't help with the small lights in you pictures. Good Luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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