Old lights, parts value?

[messer454]

I came here to try to see if I could update some old lights to LED but it seems to me that it is either cost prohibitive for me and/or a little beyond my knowledge. I admit that a lot of the abbreviations confuse me. I am interested what a fair price for the following lights and parts would be?

1. Surefire incandescent E1e- Looks like new

2. Surefire 6p incandescent, flat clicky switch, well used

3. Body, charger, old battery, 2 incandescent lamps to convert 6p to rechargable.

Thanks

 

[cm_mtb]

The value is what people will pay. I've been surprised how cheaply some Surefires have sold lately. Do a search for your items in the CPFMP to get an idea of a good starting price. If you sell them in the MP, you can always start a little high, and then gradually reduce the price if no one bites.

 

[Linger]

The revolution of the Surefire 6P and C2 and Z2 was that the replacable lamp units (also called after their diameter, d26 format). This means you can simply get a d26 led module and drop it in. Only key point is you get a module that is compatable with the voltage you will be feeding it. (e.g. if you use cr123, you need a 6v compatable module).
You could order one as cheap as $10 from some Hong Kong sellers. BUT my suggestion for you, being very new to this, is to contact a person who will make sure you get what you're looking for. cpf Nailbender will usually ship your module the same day you order it. Again the main advantage is you can ask him a question and he will give you an answer, and he will sell you a drop-in that you will be happy with.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=271519
I do strongly suggest you keep with your idea and get into modding your own light, when you begin making very bright powerful lights, you will see how terribly over-priced most retail lights are, and how they underperform (no beam adjustment, poor tint, artifacts in the beams, no regulation, limited battery options, no multi-mode). But before you get to making your own, maybe buy a drop-in to get a taste of what is possible.

 

[messer454]

Thanks for the advise. Linger I will look into that.