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Eagle Flatback Reflectors
Here's a shot of the new reflectors I put in my Eagle flatback signal. I changed out the reflectors because the original ones were getting fogged up from corrosion and the light output was a bit dim. I was glad I was able to find matching reflectors at the surplus store today.

The top got a glass [url=http://www.galleryoflights.org/mb/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-14841]Lancaster reflector[/url] from a rodded flatback signal. I mounted the Lancaster reflector using the brackets from the rodded flatback assembly and the frame from my current signal. The bottom got a replacement aluminium reflector dish. 

I also found a flatback reflector frame in good condition which replaced the more corroded frame and a GE glass reflector assembly [url=http://s678.beta.photobucket.com/user/mjmacpherson/media/Signals/IMG_8130.jpg.html?fromLegacy=true]like this[/url] and [url=http://s678.beta.photobucket.com/user/mjmacpherson/media/Signals/IMG_8131.jpg.html?fromLegacy=true]this[/url] which fits my GE grooveback after some slight modification. I used it to replace one of the aluminium reflectors in that signal. 
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Eagle Flatback Reflectors

Here's a shot of the new reflectors I put in my Eagle flatback signal. I changed out the reflectors because the original ones were getting fogged up from corrosion and the light output was a bit dim. I was glad I was able to find matching reflectors at the surplus store today.

The top got a glass Lancaster reflector from a rodded flatback signal. I mounted the Lancaster reflector using the brackets from the rodded flatback assembly and the frame from my current signal. The bottom got a replacement aluminium reflector dish.

I also found a flatback reflector frame in good condition which replaced the more corroded frame and a GE glass reflector assembly like this and this which fits my GE grooveback after some slight modification. I used it to replace one of the aluminium reflectors in that signal.

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streetlight98   [Feb 20, 2013 at 03:16 AM]
Woah! the top reflector looks a little intense lol. Shocked Laughing nice set of reflectors. Cool
joe_347V   [Feb 20, 2013 at 03:25 AM]
Thanks! I know some places that spec'd glass instead of aluminum reflectors until LEDs were popular because of the more intense beam they made. I think NYC was one of them. I think some signal companies still have a option for glass reflectors even today.
streetlight98   [Feb 20, 2013 at 03:32 AM]
oh wow i thought once aluminum came along glass was history. glad that isn't true! The reflection looks like a lightning stike.
joe_347V   [Feb 20, 2013 at 04:54 PM]
Yeah I was a bit surprised too to learn that glass remained an option even through aluminium reflectors became popular since the 50s.
basilicon89   [Feb 20, 2013 at 09:30 PM]
Glass in 8 inch and 12 inch is an option with most of the main manufacturers. Alzak processed aluminum is standard. That flatbacks factory reflectors fit in X style aluminum frames.
joe_347V   [Feb 21, 2013 at 12:05 AM]
Yeah I had to use the X brackets and socket from the other reflector assembly instead of the wire used with the aluminium reflectors. Good thing the later flatback cast aluminium frames still had the screw holes for the X brackets.
basilicon89   [Feb 21, 2013 at 12:26 AM]
Sounds like your thinking of the X bracket behind the rodded flatback reflectors holding the socket in. Im talking about the full assembly. Here is a picture of the reflector assembly in a early 60s through mid 70s non-rodded flatback...ok so its not exactly an X but its the best way to describe them. Here is behind the reflector showing the socket, bail wire and connection block. My flatback is an early one from 1960 or thereabouts. The sockets have cloth wiring.
joe_347V   [Feb 21, 2013 at 12:41 AM]
Yeah that how the original reflectors in mine were mounted. The bottom one still has the mounting but I used parts from a rodded flatback to mount the top reflector. You signal is a lot cleaner than mine too, it almost looks brand new. Shocked
basilicon89   [Feb 21, 2013 at 12:53 AM]
ahh ok. I see now. The picture of your signal front looks in great shape. Mine is in all original shape. It just came dusty when I got it 16 or 17 years ago. Can't beat the quality of Eagle flatbacks. One of the most durable signals made...they were made to last for sure

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