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Trimmed gasket37 viewsNotice the "rib" on the edge of the gasket. Originally this gasket had ribs along both sides. To use 4411/4511 type sealed beams in a pancake housing, it is necessary to trim the one rib off the gasket.Matt Kirsch
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4411 lamp and reproduction gasket36 viewsThese are the parts needed to update the old pancake light housings with modern 4411/4511 style sealed beams: One 4411 selaed beam, and a reproduction gasket.Matt Kirsch
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Modified 4411 sealed beam35 viewsThe 4411/4511 sealed beam lamps come with an alignment key that interferes with the pancake light housing. This key needs to be partially removed to allow an easy fit in the housing. Use a belt sander to slowly, carefully grind the key down. When the glass starts to glow orange, stop and allow it to cool.Matt Kirsch
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Assembled pancake light32 viewsThis is the final product. Fitting the clamp is a little tight, but manageable. The bulb is securely held in place. Who said you couldn't make a 4411 bulb look good in a pancake housing?Matt Kirsch
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Bulb in housing34 viewsHere is the bulb in the housing, ready for the clamp. I put the gap for the gasket on top where the clamp holds it together.Matt Kirsch
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