dmathieu
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The Vitalite was introduced in late 1961 or early 1962.
I just latched on to a first version 6 Volt Vitalite. It used the same plastic based socket as was used in the original version Flash Ball, and had a slightly different cut to the reflector. Pictures 1-4.
Next is the most well known second version with the newly designed all metal socket, and new cut to the reflector.
Third is the last version, with a base down bulb, (no more hanging socket), and a tension wheel holding the drive disc on to the motor shaft so bumps and out of level would not affect rotation of the reflector. The light pictured had the new H1 55 Watt Halogen bulb, but this third version Vitalite was also available with the same incandescent 1195 50cp bulb as its predecessors.
This post only covers the DC / automotive versions of the Vitalite. There are also some AC versions of this light, not covered in this post
I just latched on to a first version 6 Volt Vitalite. It used the same plastic based socket as was used in the original version Flash Ball, and had a slightly different cut to the reflector. Pictures 1-4.
Next is the most well known second version with the newly designed all metal socket, and new cut to the reflector.
Third is the last version, with a base down bulb, (no more hanging socket), and a tension wheel holding the drive disc on to the motor shaft so bumps and out of level would not affect rotation of the reflector. The light pictured had the new H1 55 Watt Halogen bulb, but this third version Vitalite was also available with the same incandescent 1195 50cp bulb as its predecessors.
This post only covers the DC / automotive versions of the Vitalite. There are also some AC versions of this light, not covered in this post
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