Bright LightsJuliano's halogen headlight upgrade kit for '37-40 Fords uses the high-performance HellaVision 7-inch high/low European headlights. No other headlight system projects this much light.
The '40 kits include high-quality, stamped-steel mounting buckets, along with the fender gaskets, wire looms, and either chrome or unpainted outer headlight bezels, complete with glass parking lights. The '37-39 kits include the headlights, special mounting brackets for use in the stock buckets, and a pair of optically clear polycarbonate outer lenses-the same material the OEMs use to make headlight lenses. The '37-39 kits can also be ordered pre-mounted in a pair of high-quality repro buckets, complete with lens gaskets and fender gaskets. The '37-39 kits can also be ordered with internal turn signals. Aerobrite headlight kits come in a variety of stages, with prices starting at $339.95.
For more information, contact Juliano's at (800) 300-1932, or visit www.julianos.com.
Head Dress
The Topster is a true hideaway soft-top frame for '28-34 Ford roadsters. According to the manufacturer, Topster is the only company to offer a two-piece cast aluminum windshield header for easy storage. Each Topster is fine-tuned and custom measured to your car, so it's ready to put on your car when you receive it and have your upholsterer fit a top that will work perfectly with your roadster.
For more information, contact Topster at (250) 727-2641, or visit www.topsters.com.
Steer Your Car In The Right DirectionTilt steering columns from Impala Bob's are available in a variety of finishes for cars and trucks with either a floor shift or column shift. Impala Bob's tilt steering columns can be added to 1955-66 fullsize Chevrolets, 1964-68 Chevelles and El Caminos, and 1947-72 fullsize trucks.
All Impala Bob's tilt steering columns are available in paintable bare steel, chrome, brushed aluminum, or polished aluminum. They include all wiring, along with self-canceling turn signals, plus neutral safety switches for column-shift models.
For more information, contact Impala Bob's at (800) 467-2527, or visit www.impalas.com.
Rainbow Delight
The 91-Series Billet Solid model from Wheel Vintiques can now be obtained with an accent in a dozen powdercoated colors, including yellow (shown), camel, cream, green, red, blue, and black. It is also available fully polished.
With its polished aluminum rim, painted solid center section, and choice of various caps, the Billet Solid combines classic good looks with rim diameters up to 18 inches to take advantage of contemporary tire technology.
They are offered in many popular widths and rear spacing options, with either a dual-drilled 5-on-4 1/2 or 4 3/4 inches; or 5-on-135mm bolt circle for late-model drivelines, plus 5-on-5 1/2 inches for early Fords.
Wheel Vintiques also offers solid-model wheels in steel for 14- and 15-inch applications, with a choice of bare, painted, and chromed-rim models.
For more information, call Wheel Vintiques at (559) 251-6957, or visit www.wheelvintiques.com.
Melting Metal
The introduction of the Spectrum 375 X-TREME, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s plasma cutter, weighs 18 lbs, yet is light enough to be carried by the included shoulder strap, and versatile enough to connect to any 115V-230V single-phase power supply. The user only has to select the correct (115V, 15A or 230V, 50A) multi-voltage plug (MVP) for the power supply and connect it to the power cord. The MVP can be switched in just seconds without the need for tools.
Rated at 3/8-inch cutting capacity on mild steel and 1/4-inch on aluminum (115V, 20A, or 230V service), the Spectrum 375 X-TREME is designed to meet the cutting needs of those who need to notch I-beams, or cut steel studs, car chassis, or sheetmetal. Rated cutting capacity is the speed at which an operator achieves a smooth, steady cut at 10 inches per minute (ipm). At 6 ipm, the Spectrum 375 X-TREME can cut 1/2-inch mild steel.
An internal filter and factory-set regulator eliminates the need for the operator to adjust the air pressure. Once connected to a 90-psi-minimum air compressor, the Spectrum 375 X-TREME automatically regulates internal air pressure to the torch. A standard air connection on the back panel provides for easy gas or air hookup.
Miller's Auto-Line technology automatically connects to 115-230V, single-phase power. Auto-Line also adjusts for spikes or losses in input voltage levels while maintaining a constant cutting arc with very little or no cutting-capacity loss. In addition, LVC (line voltage compensation) provides peak performance power under variable input voltage conditions (+- 15 percent) for steady cuts and cleaner ending cuts.
For more information, contact Miller Electric Mfg. Co. at (800) 4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553), or visit www.millerwelds.com