My Modded Vintage \' Muscle \' Flashlight
I got this 60 something old vintage swivel head flashlight from a local auction site. The body is made of brass with fading chrome finish. It is kind of beat up but still in good shape. After a throughout cleanup and re-polish of its silver plated reflector, it seems to look quite alright. Since they don't use plastic those days, this old timer was made all metal with a glass lens. With its rugged built lasting all these years, I decided to give this old guy some muscle and pride.
The mod itself is simple enough and doesn't cost much at all. However, the result is truly amazing. I made a 8 X AA holder from two 4AA holders. Then replace the stock 2D bulb with a 6 cell xenon bulb. Using 8 X 2500 NiMH cells, the xenon bulb is being driven crazy bright and white. Runtime should exceed 1 hour or more ( not been tested yet ). Heat is not a concern because it got a nice air pocket inside the head and the metal reflector and glass lens will take the heat well. Comparing to a 2D Mag with the same configuration, this old 'Muscle' is much lighter and smaller. It throws very far with its 40mm reflector, a tad shorter than my 2D Mag Mod. The hot spot is tight with some good side spill. I am certain this little old guy will get some respect when I take it out for a hike /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
P.S. I 'll give it a dose of steroid when I find time to pot a WA1185 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
This is the old timer, not an ice-cream scoup
Simple components for the mod
Screaming bright and white light from the business end
Beamshots : (Left) The 'Muscle' (Right)2D Mag Mod with same config on tightest focus 10 feet from a white wall
I got this 60 something old vintage swivel head flashlight from a local auction site. The body is made of brass with fading chrome finish. It is kind of beat up but still in good shape. After a throughout cleanup and re-polish of its silver plated reflector, it seems to look quite alright. Since they don't use plastic those days, this old timer was made all metal with a glass lens. With its rugged built lasting all these years, I decided to give this old guy some muscle and pride.
The mod itself is simple enough and doesn't cost much at all. However, the result is truly amazing. I made a 8 X AA holder from two 4AA holders. Then replace the stock 2D bulb with a 6 cell xenon bulb. Using 8 X 2500 NiMH cells, the xenon bulb is being driven crazy bright and white. Runtime should exceed 1 hour or more ( not been tested yet ). Heat is not a concern because it got a nice air pocket inside the head and the metal reflector and glass lens will take the heat well. Comparing to a 2D Mag with the same configuration, this old 'Muscle' is much lighter and smaller. It throws very far with its 40mm reflector, a tad shorter than my 2D Mag Mod. The hot spot is tight with some good side spill. I am certain this little old guy will get some respect when I take it out for a hike /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
P.S. I 'll give it a dose of steroid when I find time to pot a WA1185 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
This is the old timer, not an ice-cream scoup
Simple components for the mod
Screaming bright and white light from the business end
Beamshots : (Left) The 'Muscle' (Right)2D Mag Mod with same config on tightest focus 10 feet from a white wall
