Tea Cup Commercial Rear Lamp
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David,
That is another thing that has me confused, like you say they were used on the later truck. There must have been some change in 1932 as the 32 parts book shows A-13408-B for 1930-31 black rear lamp body and B-13408-B for the 1932 black lamp body. I guess I can see if Benson has drawings of the two numbers.
Just found this--
REAR LAMP BODY ASSEMBLY A A INCLUDES A-13408-B OBSOLETE 11/2/31, EI 16-4, REPLACED BY B-13408-A, B-13408-B 32-16206 1930-12-09
Bob
That is another thing that has me confused, like you say they were used on the later truck. There must have been some change in 1932 as the 32 parts book shows A-13408-B for 1930-31 black rear lamp body and B-13408-B for the 1932 black lamp body. I guess I can see if Benson has drawings of the two numbers.
Just found this--
REAR LAMP BODY ASSEMBLY A A INCLUDES A-13408-B OBSOLETE 11/2/31, EI 16-4, REPLACED BY B-13408-A, B-13408-B 32-16206 1930-12-09
Bob
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DavidG
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Bob,
I agree with your reading of the '32 chassis parts catalogue, although I note several apparent errors elsewhere in the lamp section that makes me wonder if the only way to know the difference between the two subject lamp bodies is to check the drawings at the BFRC. a/ It could be that the difference lies with the shape and size of the opening for the license plate lamp lens as the lens are evidently slightly different as noted in the '32 catalogue and pointed out by motordr. He is incorrect however about the position of the license plate lens on '32 lamps. They were only upside down compared to Model As on passenger cars. On '32 commercial vehicles and trucks, including the deluxe panel delivery which had a stainless steel tail lamp, the license plate lens is at the bottom of the lamp body.
a/ The errors I noted where for B-13408-A (they were stainless steel, not chrome plated) and for A-13445-B which suggests that the '31s had no white lens (or at a minimum they were not supplied for service, which was highly unlikely).
I agree with your reading of the '32 chassis parts catalogue, although I note several apparent errors elsewhere in the lamp section that makes me wonder if the only way to know the difference between the two subject lamp bodies is to check the drawings at the BFRC. a/ It could be that the difference lies with the shape and size of the opening for the license plate lamp lens as the lens are evidently slightly different as noted in the '32 catalogue and pointed out by motordr. He is incorrect however about the position of the license plate lens on '32 lamps. They were only upside down compared to Model As on passenger cars. On '32 commercial vehicles and trucks, including the deluxe panel delivery which had a stainless steel tail lamp, the license plate lens is at the bottom of the lamp body.
a/ The errors I noted where for B-13408-A (they were stainless steel, not chrome plated) and for A-13445-B which suggests that the '31s had no white lens (or at a minimum they were not supplied for service, which was highly unlikely).
Yes, was thinking cars as SS was mentioned. Have no hands on with commercial tailites.
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Model51
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Just for fun, here are pictures of a NOS "teacup" commercial tail light bucket I picked up at Hershey last fall. I find it interesting to see the original finishes of the individual parts. The letters are depressed. I believe this is a B-13408-B used for commercial, truck and other applications from at least 1932 through 1944 and maybe beyond?
