Thread: headlight reflector kit with integrated turn signals

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This Vintique kit I have is all wired up and ready to go except I think they dropped the ball on the division between the headlight and turn signal because there isn't one. I can only assume it's just one of those parts that isn't very well thought out because there really needs to be something there otherwise the turn signal is reflected into the whole headlight bucket so that it is hard to see (and looks bad).

The only solution I can think of is to get some aluminum sheet, polish it up real nice and attach it perpendicular to the reflector with clear silicone. I'm a little worried about how well it will stay, but short of cutting slits into the reflector I can't think of any other ways to attach a division. Any ideas?

I think I would be concerned with the heat from the lamp and that silicone bond. Not sure how the silicone stands up to heat, but do know that the halogen bulbs get really hot. Is your reflector metal or plastic?

good point roger. It's metal, but I was hoping to not have to cut them. What are you thinking?

I've got the same directionals in my 34 and don't see any issue. I used a Natural Amber (yellow) lamp and you can see it fine.

and there's no seperation between the headlight and signals? When the turn signal flashes it diffuses through out the lamp so much that is just isn't effective especially with the headlights on at the same time..

No, no seperation on mine. Bit I did change to the NA (yellow) bulb. It provides enough difference at night and by itself during the day it's still pretty bright. People seem to know I'm turning and I haven't had any issue so far.

My buddy actually rebuilds vintage lights and is pretty dang good at it. Has had lights featured in magazines before. If your interested I can give you his contact info. He's got some of his lights on eBay right now even . Does mostly vintage s&m lamps with conversions to hid

34_40 - so the yellow bulb makes that much of a difference huh? I think people will see the turn signals as it is, just mostly concerned with the look of it right now I guess.

OSK - Thanks, but I'm going to try some simple solutions first and see where that gets me. I might even just make this something to fool with down the road after we get some miles on it.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

good point roger. It's metal, but I was hoping to not have to cut them. What are you thinking?

As Mike says, I think you'll be surprised how much visibility you get from a dark amber bulb for the signals without adding any type of divider, and I would try that first. You might lose more from your headlight power by reducing the area focusing the main bulb into the center beam than you gain in increased brightness in your turn signals - I think I would want a spare set of reflectors on hand before I started changing them.

If you do decide to segregate the lamps, I would think that maybe adding three or four tabs to your polished aluminum to fit through corresponding slits, and then maybe using something like JB Weld on the back side to secure them? You're not concerned with a total seal, just creating a contained volume shadowed from the main bulb.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

34_40 - so the yellow bulb makes that much of a difference huh? I think people will see the turn signals as it is, just mostly concerned with the look of it right now I guess..

I was thinking the difference in color would make it more noticable. So that's why I did it. I had also bought a kit to do what you are / were thinking just in case I didn't like my results. But it passed the state safety inspection so I don't worry about it anymore.

thanks guys. I think I'll just see what the inspector thinks in the spring and go from there.