Wayne H. Francis wrote:
>
> On the subject of headlights, what constitutes a legal headlight
> any more? Some years ago I purchased through Hemmings a pair of
> flat-faced tripod type lights for my TD because I've always admired that
> antique look. It uses a halogen bulb. As I remember, there was a
> caveat that the lights weren't legal in CA, and perhaps in other states.
> There was a time (as I understand it) that the only _legal_ lights were
> US-made round sealed beams, even after Europe was using rectangular
> halogen lights. In particular, I know that M*rc*d*s lights in the 60's
> had to be converted from their large lens design to a pair of round
> sealed beams on each side. What is it about a headlight, halogen bulb,
> properly aimed that makes it illegal? To compound the problem, I've
> added the chrome wire stoneguards, which I think are illegal, also. At
> least they can be removed, tho. Does anybody have the straight skinny
> on headlight legal specifications? If I ever get the car going, I think
> I'll just drive it until I'm stopped, unless somebody knows something
> horrible about this type of light. Wayne
Wayne,
I just put tripod lights on my TD. They sure look great and it would be
nice if they were legal.
I live in Pennsylvania.
Steve
52 TD
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