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What is the correct, original headlight for 1955? One headlight on my ”˜55 hardtop says Guide, and the other says Tung Sol. Thanks, Sid
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The early 1955 had a metal back Guide. The late 1955 had an all glass Guide WITH NO AIMING BUMPS.1956 had all glass with the T-3 aiming bumps.
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Thanks Gene. Sounds like they will be hard to find. Sid
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the12v metal backed headlights were also used on 1955 corvettes and they usually command 100 to 200 bucks a piece. there is a fellow in the pacific northwest when replaces the bulbs in these old metal backed 12 v headlights. if u find a pair of non-working bulbs, email me for his contact info. mike mccGH
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The early 1955 had a metal back Guide. The late 1955 had an all glass Guide WITH NO AIMING BUMPS.1956 had all glass with the T-3 aiming bumps. The metal backed also have a "12V" in the center and the later all glass bulbs have a "12-V" in the center. Jeff
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