Anyone got instructions to make headlight vacuum canister?

[Kennith]

Does anyone have instruction on how to make a vacuum canister for the headlights?

I know people are using V-8 cans for the canister but I have not been able to find a source for the valve or how it is installed.

Unfortunately my car is missing a lot of parts and I would rather spend $200 on something else if I can.

Thanks

 

[Photon440]

You needn't spend $200, lots of cars used similar cans. Not just for lights, but for a/c vents, EGR, air grabbers...

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1955-65 GM, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac Accessory Vacuum Canister Original NICE | eBay

This is a nice original, not sure of the year but these were used in the years 1955, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65.

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[Matthew Maloney]

This one here is closest to what your charger would have have. Years ago when I had my 69 charger, the can was rotted, so I cut the end off with the valve, and glued it to a V8 juice can with JB weld, and attached it to the bracket. Bracket on this one may not be exactly correct, but the valve type, and length is correct.

 

[Roger63]

I might have a vacum can out of a 71 I'll look later on if ya want.

 

[zyzzyx]

You could also make a vessel out of a piece of large PVC and glue caps on it, then stick it inside
a vacuum can. No one will ever know, and it will never rust through. Just sayin!

 

[Matthew Maloney]

You could also make a vessel out of a piece of large PVC and glue caps on it, then stick it inside
a vacuum can. No one will ever know, and it will never rust through. Just sayin!

These typically only rot from battery acid, road salt, and being out in the weather. Plus the originals had black paint sprayed over bare unprepped steel. Most of the paint would fall off within 10 years. On a restored car, that doesnt get used daily, and is garaged and maintained it likely will never have any of those issues. Find a good used one. Tape off the valve, sandblast it, apply a good epoxy primer, and a decent black topcoat, and you will never worry about it again in your lifetime.

 

[mrhemi]

I have a '94 Ford F150 with the 300 cu. in. straight 6. It has a vacuum canister very similar to the Charger unit. Mounting bracket might be a bit different.

 

[Kennith]

You needn't spend $200, lots of cars used similar cans. Not just for lights, but for a/c vents, EGR, air grabbers...

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Corvette C3 Headlight Vacuum Storage Can 1968-1982 | eBay

1968 - 1982 Corvette Headlight Vacuum Storage Can.

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1966 1967 1968 Buick Chevy Oldsmobile Pontiac Cadillac Metal A/C Vacuum Canister | eBay

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1968-69 Pontiac Gto Lemans Hide-A-Way Headlight Door Vacuum Canister Can Oem | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1968-69 Pontiac Gto Lemans Hide-A-Way Headlight Door Vacuum Canister Can Oem at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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1955-65 GM, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac Accessory Vacuum Canister Original NICE | eBay

This is a nice original, not sure of the year but these were used in the years 1955, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65.

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Thank you.

 

[Kennith]

I might have a vacum can out of a 71 I'll look later on if ya want.

Sure. Let me know.

 

[Roger63]

Sure. Let me know.

Is this what you need?

 

[Matthew Maloney]

Is this what you need?View attachment 1341666View attachment 1341667

If it's for a 68-69 charger, that one is a bit short in length. Also the one hose nipple that pulls initial vacuum from the intake manifold needs to be larger. The oldsmobile one I screen shot is much more closer for 68-69 provided that is the year charger the OP has

 

[Roger63]

If it's for a 68-69 charger, that one is a bit short in length. Also the one hose nipple that pulls initial vacuum from the intake manifold needs to be larger. The oldsmobile one I screen shot is much more closer for 68-69 provided that is the year charger the OP has

No it's off a 71

 

[Kennith]

Is this what you need?View attachment 1341666View attachment 1341667

Yes.

Another person is going to meet me at Moparty and bring me one.

Thanks for the help thou.