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high low bulb socket

Post by grizzledmike » Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:33 pm

does anyone know where I could get some headlight sockets high low the part where the bulb goes into

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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by Tadpole » Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:54 pm

Do you mean these? Snyder’s should have them, part#T-6574-X
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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by Bill Robinson » Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:46 pm

Read this thread from a day or so ago. Lots of discussion about the headlight sockets and any vendors who has any in stock.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37785
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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by mike catlin » Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:22 pm

Maders model t parts had them in Wisconsin

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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:17 pm

grizzledmike wrote:
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:33 pm
does anyone know where I could get some headlight sockets high low the part where the bulb goes into
Are referring to the socket to fit bulbs with offset pins?
The normal setup was weither a BA15S (single contact) or BA15D for (Double Contact). Sockets for bulbs with offset pins are BAY15S or BAY15D.
Since BAY15 style bulbs are normally brighter & perhaps the source of the question. But I am unaware of Model T sockets with off set pins. Most users simple break off the high pin without issue. Other use LED bulbs. Trying to fit a BAY15 socket will require a tab to allow for adjusting the bulb to meet the focal point of the reflector
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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by Arbs » Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:23 am

A couple of weeks ago double pin light sockets were out of stock at Langs, Snyders, MACs, and Smith & Jones. Chaffin's had them but they confirmed that they are struggling to order more. You may want to pick them up from Chaffin's while you can. Chaffins: (951) 226-7331

Availability across vendors may have changed since then.
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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by RVA23T » Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:51 pm

Might try here for sockets and led bulbs
www.ledlight.com/ba15d-socket.aspx
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Re: high low bulb socket

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:21 pm

grizzledmike wrote:
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:33 pm
does anyone know where I could get some headlight sockets high low the part where the bulb goes into
If you are looking for this, I have several new & used. email or PM me if you need them
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