Vintage Headlamp Restoration International
Reproduction Headlamps
VHR reproduce an extensive range of headlamps, sidelights, indicators and spotlamps. The range of lamps can be seen in the ON-LINE CATALOGUE. Firstly, the bodies, rims and reflectors are spun from sheets of brass onto specially made wood or nylon formas using a lathe. All internal fittings, hinges, brackets even stone guards are then made. The lamp pieces are then electroplated and finaly constructed to give a lamp of unsurpassed quality.
The body of a headlamp is spun on a lathe with intermittent heating (ANNEALING) to help form the required shape and size.
A collection of CHUCKS (formas) from which the lamp bodies, rims and reflectors are produced
A lamp is assembled using soft solder and silver soldering techniques
Hinges, spiders, brackets, catches, badges are hand made using lathes - mills - castings etc
Intricate screws, bolts and brackets are made using a lathe
An example of the finished article, for more visit the ON-LINE CATALOGUE