A cry for help...aftermarket headlight info

robborrusoMember

Hello all,
I have an aftermarket set of headlight assemblies, but cannot find out what lamps and buckets should be used with them. They are from Hall Pantera from the late 1980s. I have contacted folks who worked there back in the day, but it hasn't gotten me any closer to answering the riddle....

The riddle is: What lamp and bucket are used with these assemblies?

I figure someone out there in our community has to have, seen, heard of or know someone else with them.

Any hints would be appreciated and will save me hours in the junk yard

This is similar (but not exact) to what they should look like assembled:

Thanks in advance for any help... Rob

11/12/145:49 PM

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tunnelport492Member

Hi.

I guess they used the universal 4x6 lights common for late 70 to early 80 cars. (Single rectangular headlights) I had a 78 Ford bronco witch had this type lamp. Many different make of cars used these. Just like single 7" round, or dual 5-3/4" round on earlyer cars. Pantera included.

11/13/147:35 AM

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davidnunnMember

Rob,

Have you asked Bob Byars? He worked at Hall Pantera for many years and probably knows exactly which parts you need. Here's his number:

Precision Pro-Formance: (562) 691-2526

11/13/149:45 AM

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joules"Racing is Life, anything before or after is just waiting" - Steve McQueen

I sold a set of these complete with light units on eBay a few months back. Unfortunately with my relocation all the photos and info are on another computer I don't currently have accesss to.

I think the light units were a fairly universal 4 x 6 unit

Julian

11/13/1410:14 AM

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transsamiMember

I have a set that looks pretty much like yours, let see if these pictures upload:

11/13/1411:20 AM

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transsamiMember

So I guess they did, so here's a few more:

They are Cibie IODE H4. Sorry, couldn't find more spesific ID. If you need more info or dimensions just let me know.

-Sami

11/13/1411:24 AM

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robborrusoMember

Hi guys, Thanks for the input.

Hi David, Yes..I've spoken with him a couple times, and traded pics et al. But..no luck.

Sami...I think you've hit the nail on the head. For the life of me I couldn't find what bucket would fit the configuration. The adjuster / spring positioning just seemed odd for a bucket to mount in it. I've spent hours looking up different light buckets. But now...I see why, the springs mount to the light. I hadn't considered this. Would you mind taking a picture of the mounting face like this shot above:

Thanks again.

11/13/145:31 PM

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transsamiMember

Yes, I'll take a few more pics later on today.

But I think you have everything else there, just the lights are missing.

-Sami

11/13/148:09 PM

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transsamiMember

Here you go. Looks identical, just from the other side of car.

-Sami

11/14/147:09 AM

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robborrusoMember

Fantastic Sami. Thanks so much! You've saved me a ton of time. I've found a same set of the lamp assemblies and will get them on the way to me. I owe you a beer.