7D Cell Maglite???

[willrx]

It's nice to see some interest still for the 7's. For a while, it seemed they were all but forgotten.

[Raoul_Duke]

It's nice to see some interest still for the 7's. For a while, it seemed they were all but forgotten.

No no no no...

I'll hunt about for some pics.

Posted them here, because this thread is about the ever elusive 7D!

[Coke]

I know there is even a 8x D cell maglite, celebration version.
Seen it once at a security conference.

I am looking for the 8 or 7 D Cell maglite, anyone one for sale?

[merrimac]

T HAT MAKES TWO OF US, I'LL SETTLE FOR A " C " OR " D " NEW OR USED.........

[Ray T]

Where can I find the bulbs for the 7 cell and what is there #

[willrx]

Most folks use the 6cell bulbs-they're much easier to find and brighter.

[Alex K.]

ZBattery has some krypton 7 cell bulbs. Here's the link. http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-7-Ce...placement-Bulb

[willrx]

Those particular bulbs have never produced a very nice beam. Buy one first and see if you like it. Just trying to help.

[Ray T]

How do you get the ring out of the d-cell after you remove the switch assembly?

[Trashman]

How do you get the ring out of the d-cell after you remove the switch assembly?

It's been a long time, but I believe I got it out with needle nose pliers and a flathead screw driver.

[ABTOMAT]

Just going from memory, it's an internal snap ring. A set of snapring pliers, or some long needlenose with sharp tips will work.

[Ray T]

Problem solved reguarding the ring removal. I gave it to maglite and they took care of it.

I got 12 6-cell Mag-num star bulbs and with the Energizer Max D cell my 7d maglite blows bulbs right away. It is bright for a few seconds but apparently I bought the wrong bulbs. It's great to have a rare classic but keeping it funchning is the problem. I just got it back from maglite in Ontario, Ca. and they went through it and put everything new that could be replaced free. Lifetime guarntee. They put a philips PR 20 bulb it and it was so weak that a 2 cell cheap flashlite had the same brightness. What is the solution to keeping the brightness and getting good bulb life?

[merrimac]

You could put a Terra LUX Mini starr up-grade for 6 cell from Z battery, i'm running one on 3x123A a little over 9.6 V or you could sell it to me and be done with the problem...........

[willrx]

6 cell krypton bulbs are fine.

[The_Police]

A bezel like this one I made http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...e-Mag-bezel-2-) would look very nice on one of those 6/7 D Mags...

[merrimac]

picked up a 7C Maglite # 70001811 in original box that end flap says ( 7Cell Large Head "C" ) which happens to be the same
size as ones made today, as stated above. Last week p/u another 7C # 70016685, would be VERY interested in a EXTRA-LARGE head Maglite any size "C" or "D" merrimac2@embarqmail.com

[1834997]

I thought 6D and 6C was the largest that Mag-Lite ever made. I am shocked to see actual pictures from this old thread of larger Mags. Although not very practical looking, they are great as conversational pieces. Any chance they will go on sale so I can own one someday?

[willrx]

There's always a chance....

[1834997]

My eyes are glued to ebay almost everyday.

[cdeer001]

FYI - one just sold on eBay 01/31/2012 for $342.77(USD). Item number: 110814278280.

The auction has some nice pics of this rare flashlight.

Chris

[psfwho]

I added 2 more to my collection I now have a Red, Gold & Blue 7D cell mag Lites. I'll get a photo up of all three in the next few days.

[HampScanner]

One of these (black 7D) just sold on Ebay for $65 combined with a smaller 3D. Person basically stole it. The auction started today, for $1.00 with a $35 reserve, which I bid on with a starting bid of $35, and was unfairly denied. Oh well. The search continues.

[borrower]

One of these (black 7D) just sold on Ebay for $65 combined with a smaller 3D. Person basically stole it. The auction started today, for $1.00 with a $35 reserve, which I bid on with a starting bid of $35, and was unfairly denied. Oh well. The search continues.

Do you have an item number for that? It didn't turn up in my usual searches. (Maybe my search-fu is weak today...)


Edit: item 130833252066, item title: "Two maglite flashlights".

Sigh. Worst description ever! Sometimes I think that some ebay sellers don't actually want to sell things. But good for the eventual buyer for finding this needle in the haystack.

[dandism]

Do all 7Ds have the thicker tubing or did some have D in the serial number?

[EscapeVelocity]

I dont know but the last 7 Cell MagLite sold on ebay went for over $400.

[xo1tech]

Problem solved reguarding the ring removal. I gave it to maglite and they took care of it.

I got 12 6-cell Mag-num star bulbs and with the Energizer Max D cell my 7d maglite blows bulbs right away. It is bright for a few seconds but apparently I bought the wrong bulbs. It's great to have a rare classic but keeping it funchning is the problem. I just got it back from maglite in Ontario, Ca. and they went through it and put everything new that could be replaced free. Lifetime guarntee. They put a philips PR 20 bulb it and it was so weak that a 2 cell cheap flashlite had the same brightness. What is the solution to keeping the brightness and getting good bulb life?

There might be something newer that might be brighter, but the original bulb for a 7D Maglite was a PR20. Here is a link to some on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/PR-20-Miniatur.../dp/B003QZB71C