T-3 head lights

[Andre K Jacobs <akjamc@xxxxxxxx>]

I am not sure when or if AMC factory used these T-3s, might have been
before 1964 or so.  I am unsure of the T-3s manufacturer ( GE?), BUT this
head light was used by GM in ALL their cars, at least in the 60s. These
were also available over the counter at parts stores, and I have found a
few in AMCs over the years.
I know that AMC used "TS" head lights from about 1964 up to 1978 or so.
TS stands for Tungsal ( spelling?) the supposed manufacture of these
lights. If you look at the 6 o'clock position of a light, you would see
what looks to be a "globe", the TS is in this. I showed this to Fred Koos
who knew nothing of these details of AMCs and Fred went on a binge and
found and installed them in his 64 Classic. Fords use them too, but they
had a fine FORD with their oval some how printed on the center of the
glass, AMCs had no markings to state whether they were AMC, or one you
could buy over the counter. They are also DATE CODED, on the back , how
ever this printing is very fine, and can "brush" of if disturbed. To the
serious restorer, these correct date coded lights can bring good money,
and there are no repros for AMC. The T-3 is reproduced because of the
demand from GM enthusiast.

Andre " A.J." Jacobs, 
web page http://southtexasamc.tripod.com
 (830)-980-3165 , akjamc@xxxxxxxx 
Owner & Proprietor, South Texas AMC

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From: "Joe Fulton" <jfulton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: So who supplied 'em?
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:20:41 -0800

Based on my experience with my 3000 mile 66 American, the headlamps were
T3
(Sylvania I think), at least in 1966.  I noticed on a Corvette site, that
a
vendor wanted $120 for a pair of T3 sealed beams.  I guess I'll hang on
to
mine.

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA



Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:25:49 -0500
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Subject: Re: So who supplied 'em?


One of the Americans I parted out due to rust issues was a 68 with 43,000
miles onit and it had on T3 sealed beam in it!
Darned thing was burned out though!
Mark Price
mpriceATwestco.net
Morgantown, WV
69 AMC rambler, 4.0L, EFI, 5 speed 
65 Ambassador Conv, 327 AUTO, Basketcase

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