Chuck Kuntz
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I have some if the other deal doesn't work out. Cheap
Headlight lens
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Oilslickwillie
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I'm wanting just the small glass lens that is on the bottom of the headlight bezel. I do not need the bezel or the sealed beam lights. If you have the small glass lens you can PM me or send me an email @ jlecure@att.net. I would be interested in them.
fourfords
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I have a '37 with the sealed beam conversion available in 1940. The good: Sealed beam is brighter and more focused and consistent with cars on the road today. In 1940 I would imagine the trade off of looks and functionality leaned toward the latter. Now, (Not necessarily the bad) the looks of the car have more importance. I soften the look of the conversion by attaching small visors with a blue glass gem. Not quite as ugly. This is until a '37 original headlight set up comes my way.
Oilslickwillie
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I've heard that from several who have a 37. I only have a 55. I'm only trying to find the small glass lens on the bottom portion of the bezel. A couple people have them that they do not want or need so I hope I can still get them. I make a lot of automotive items using parts from all kinds and years of cars or trucks. Anywhere from the 30's thru 57. Biggest problem is I give them to my car buddies for their "man caves" so I'm actually losing money. Can't stand to sit idol or watching this election so I like to keep busy. Hopefully those who have the little curved glass lens will let me get them. If that was your car pictured on your page it's really nice, I like it.
TonyM
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You might want to go with him off the bat, as I am going to have to go look for my set in my storage barn. Not readily accessible. I will be getting over there next week some time. But if you cannot wait, go with Chuck by all means.
Oilslickwillie
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Have not received any offers yet so still interested if you want to sell the small lens.
TonyM
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All right. I'll go and hunt them up.
Oilslickwillie
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Thanks Tony
TonyM
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Going to the storage; are you still interested?
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TonyM
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Here they are. I found them.
The lens parts are in pretty good shape. They match too.
These were installed on my car in the 1940s.
I have the service ticket.
The second owner paid $15 for the conversion and new wiring.
I will PM you.
TonyM.
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V8COOPMAN
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Those are in nice shape, Toni..........but still UGLY! DD
TonyM
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I guess he found what he needed. Would have been nice to know before I spent an hour looking for them and driving 36 miles to fetch them.
Oilslickwillie
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Like I said, I just found out I could get them yesterday. The person sold them to me very reasonable at a cheap price, which I appreciate. I don't make anything because I give them away at no cost to anyone. I probably have around $60 invested in just one project. I do it for fun and rehab due to an old Vietnam injury. I make clocks out of 37, 55, 56 Ford headlights, also 57 Chevy ones or any that are unique or interesting. By the time I purchase the headlight bezel ($20-$25), all the clock parts ($20), rounded glass curved domes ($20), repair to damaged headlights, painting, buffing, and my time add up quick. If yours were the same price, I probably would have bought them also. Just can't afford to pay double the price when I give things away. I appreciate you looking for them and the time you spent and driving, our timing and price were just off I guess.
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Oilslickwillie
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Graeme / New Zealand
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Reminds of the joke about the "Presidential clock" from the Bill Clinton era where some suggested it needed a face put on it.
Those clocks are a great idea that any automotive buff would appreciate.
GB
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Those clocks are a great idea that any automotive buff would appreciate.
GB
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Oilslickwillie
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Thanks, gives me something to do.
Alex's A's
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I have two lenses from a 35, don't know if they'll fit what you have
Alex's A's
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looking for an OEM fuel gauge on a 35 model 48. Anybody knows where I can find one. Don't know what it looks like, because it is missing on my Car