1911 Torpedo Head lights

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: 1911 Torpedo Head lights
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Strickling on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 05:24 pm:

I have a restored 1911 Torpedo. It is said to be all the original parts except for maybe a fender. The headlights look just like E and J 666 but have no writing or engraving on the top "hood" pieces. They are totally smooth.

Did they all come marked or were some smooth?

Does anyone make parts for these so I could possibly get hoods that are marked and switch them out. They are attached with 6 (I think) rivets.

Any info is appreciated. thanks TOM


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace, North FL on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 05:45 pm:

Tom

Have read that non script E&J Model 666 lamps were first used in 1911, transition from the Model 466, and the first Model 666 were without script . So that those you have may be correct.

Here is a rather nice one, restored from original, and the 666 lamps are without Ford script. Later the 1912 uses the E&J 666 with the Ford script.





Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Keith Townsend ; ^ ) Gresham, Orygun on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 09:06 pm:

My 1911 touring came with E&J 666 "no name" lights. I have heard these lights referred to as "Torpedo" lights.

You have the right lamps. Don't mess with them.



Just make 'em work!



: ^ )


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Phil Mino, near Porterville on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 09:49 pm:

This car has unmarked E&J headlights, believed to be original to the car.

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unmarked E&J headlights


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ricks - Surf City on Thursday, June 05, 2014 - 10:51 pm:

Good to see your post, Phil. I haven't seen anything from you in years. Do you do the Bakersfield swap?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By george schreppler on Friday, June 06, 2014 - 03:34 pm:

several stynoski winners were torpedos with out engraving on the chimney My 1911 torpedo does not have markings either.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John F. Regan on Friday, June 06, 2014 - 04:14 pm:

My May 8 1911 Open runabout has E&J and they ARE marked on top. Just for reference.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Strickling on Friday, June 06, 2014 - 07:38 pm:

Thanks everyone. I will leave them alone and be happy.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Allan Richard Bennett on Monday, June 09, 2014 - 07:14 am:

Keith, what purpose do the two rivets on the top of your lights serve? I have never seen any like that.

On our Canadian sourced cars, some E&J 666 lights came with a small triangular plate on the top with the usual details on it. Then they came with the usual stamped in details.

Allan from down under.


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