I've repaired and converted many of these lamps.
Here's how I do it.
Using a Dremel tool e/w a cutoff wheel I slit the crimp over the lens in several places about 1/2"
apart, closer though on tight turns, then using a ground down blade from a putty knife, I carefully
pry up the crimped edge until I can grab it with pliers. I don't usually have to open up the crimp
all the way around, usually two sides will do it then the lens can be removed. Now it's just a
matter of unsoldering the bulb then replacing it with a new one and resoldering it in. Before
recrimping the edges I put a bead of silicone sealer on them. Be sure to test the bulb BEFORE you
close up the housing.
Regards,
Buzz
On Thu, 6 Dec 2001 06:41:12 +1100, you wrote:
>I saw today what i consider to be an excellent idea.
>
>That is, how to re-use BO globes with burnt out filaments.
>
>Is applicable to WWII Jeeps, Dodge, GMC etc, probabaly others as well.
>
>The BO rear stop, marker and service stop globes are irregular shaped bulbs
>with integral filaments. What can be done is to DRILL out the failed globe
>filament from the rear using a small carbide hole-saw. The metal is soft
>solder
>Then simply insert a el-cheapo globe into the hole, with suitable retaining
>plate, if required.
>
>In my case this solves completely the problem of running 6V BO globes in
>my 12V converted GMC, also it allows one to run all modern light functions
>via the original appearing BO light casings..that is indicator,night light
>and stop.
>(on truck rear)
>
>This has been done on Mals GPA..he told me he copied the idea off someone
>else.
>( he told me he has bought a DUKW as well)
>
>I think it is brilliant, and am sure many other people must have done this.
>
>I doubt the original integrated globes are cheap, also failed ones are
>possibly abundant ( I have a couple)plus u theoretically never need to
>replace
>them again, unless u smash the glass lense unit.
>
>It is impossibe to tell from original unless completely dismantled.
>
> Tony
>
>PS...the CCKW resto is coming along...
>
>
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