1939 truck parking lights

[ActionYobbo]

Did the 39 truck have parking lights? I am working on the 12v conversion and I realized I don’t have any light to hook up as a park light.

 

[51504bat]

Short answer is no. If you can find the headlight stands for a '40/'41 conventional big truck or COE's up to '47 they had a parking light in the stand and you can swap them out for the stands on your '39.

 

[ActionYobbo]

I think I will try and find a way to add an extra bulb to the headlight. Clear some silver off and glue a light socket on or something like that.

 

[oldandtired]

ActionYobbo...The headlight stands shown by 51504bat are the same as the 38/9 pickups except for the lights in the stands. They require no fender modifications to use them. Some of the people I know use them on 38/9 pickups not for parking lights but for turn signals. Good luck with your project.

 

[Mike in Mass]

I installed the stands on my 39 . Kept them as running lights. I like them .

 

[Cecil/WV]

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[ActionYobbo]

Thanks for the replies. I had planned on getting the stands to use as blinkers but so far have not.
@mike in mass what’s your wiper setup?

 

[Mike in Mass]

My truck was a Fire Engine in it's first life. 2 ton tanker. Factory duel wiperS . I have since converted to electric. I think we need some more photos of your 1 ton ! We love photos ! Good to here from you . Mike