Dual Miller Headlights

[usarnie1]

Hi all,

Today I completed a project that has been on hold for awhile. Previously I was able to purchase separately two identical small Miller headlights on e-bay. I used several spacers and an original European style headlight mount and hardware. I assembled the unit and mounted it on my 1953 Hercules Windsor Bicycle on its' headlight mount. I think they look spectacular! Latter, I will add the Miller generator and wiring to complete the project.

 

[BroCraig]

Hi all,

Today I completed a project that has been on hold for awhile. Previously I was able to purchase separately two identical small Miller headlights on e-bay. I used several spacers and an original European style headlight mount and hardware. I assembled the unit and mounted it on my 1953 Hercules Windsor Bicycle on its' headlight mount. I think they look spectacular! Latter, I will add the Miller generator and wiring to complete the project.

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I love it!


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[BroCraig]

Hi all,

Today I completed a project that has been on hold for awhile. Previously I was able to purchase separately two identical small Miller headlights on e-bay. I used several spacers and an original European style headlight mount and hardware. I assembled the unit and mounted it on my 1953 Hercules Windsor Bicycle on its' headlight mount. I think they look spectacular! Latter, I will add the Miller generator and wiring to complete the project.

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I love it!


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[rennfaron]

Nice work. There is a dual headlight released by miller in '61/'62. I finally tracked one down. They run off a typical miller generator. I didn't realize until I had them in my hands that they are about half the size as the typical headlight of the early 60s. Pretty hard to find.

 

[Jeff Rowse]

Nice !!!

 

[usarnie1]

Rennfaron,

Yes, your dual headlights are the smaller size, as are mine! However, each of my headlights have two bulbs and a switch on its' top. I will be converting both of my headlights to operate on two 5 LED E10 bulbs, so they only only pull .16 amps each out of my 3.24 Watt Miller generator. That means that the total current produced by the Miller generator is I = P/V or I = 3.24/6 or .54 Amps, which is more than enough current to operate two 5 LED bulbs, plus a two LED bulb for the tail light. Additionally, I will be adding a single 1 amp diode, in serries, with the positive output terminal of the generator, so the output of the generator will be converted from AC to DC.

 

[rennfaron]

I think they are even smaller than yours. Here is the side-by-side to the double bulb w/ top switch light I have, which is just like yours just a different lens.

 

[usarnie1]

Rennfaron,

The size of each of my Miller headlights are 3 3/4" Deep x 2 1/2" Wide.

 

[rennfaron]

Sizes are almost exactly the same. I guess I haven't ever seen smaller ones in the double bubble / switch lights. Now you have 6? lighting settings on your setup. I don't know if that is good or bad, but a lot of options haha. Or I could have gotten that wrong if there is no off setting on the lights. I can't remember if you can switch the headlight to all off or if there is always one illuminated.

Only left side on - both bulbs
Only left side on - one bulb
Only right side on - both bulbs
Only right side on - one bulb
Both sides on - both bulbs
Both sides on - one bulb on each side.

 

[usarnie1]

OK, your lights are not as deep as mine. Perhaps, mine are deeper to allow for the switch! However, the width is basically the same!

Today, I ordered (from e-bay) the LED's that I previously posted on the CABE. Additionally, I ordered red 18 gauge hook up wire from e-bay, to hook-up all the lights. I already have the one amp diode and terminal connectors. After I receive all the parts, I will let you know if all my calculations were correct. They should be, as it was only basic electronics.

I also made a modification to the tail light, as the positive connection to the light bulb is only held in place with a drop of plastic. I am replacing that drop of plastic with a Nylon plastic screw and nut, that the size is M3x8.

Regards,

Arnie