1958 Low Beam Headlight Compatibility
1958 Low Beam Headlight Compatibility
I have attached pictures of a Tung-Sol headlight I have found on eBay. I’m trying to find out if this exact model bulb will work on my 1958 low beam. Thank You.
- Alan H. Tast
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Re: 1958 Low Beam Headlight Compatibility
Can you ask the seller what the outside diameter of the bulb is or compare the size of the bulb with a known 5-3/4" diameter dual-bulb unit or the larger 7-inch diameter single bulb? The headlights for a '58-'76 T-bird would be the smaller 5-3/4" diameter version; '55-'57 and '77-'79s used the larger 7" one.
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
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Re: 1958 Low Beam Headlight Compatibility
These are the bug eyed bulbs and might fit the 58-60 but will not look right.
Fuz
58's&64's
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Fuz
58's&64's
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