Are these Hudson lights?

JMed
JMed Expert Adviser
edited September 2013 in HUDSON
Hello all,

These lights came from a Hudson garage but they don't look like Hudson to me. But then again I'm not the expert. The lenses are plastic and the bezel/body appears to be brass. If not Hudson, does anyone know what they could be for?

Thanks,
Jairo.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jairo, They are not Hudson.
  • JMed
    JMed Expert Adviser
    Here is a side view...
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    edited September 2013
    They seem to be brass or bronze. Most automobile lights are made of white metal or pressed steel (or, nowadays, plastic!)
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    These almost look like a custom job. Brass or bronze is unusual for production vehicles. How big are these?
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    The pattern certainly looks like a stepdown, if those are solid brass they must be hand made from what it looks like to me.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    They're certainly not any Hudson I've ever seen.
  • JMed
    JMed Expert Adviser
    Right, measurements help. They are about 9 1/4" by 2".

  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Well, I don't know. Those are pretty big taillights.
    A few observations:

    1. The bulb housings (black part) looks like it was formed by hand, not automated (another argument for being custom).
    2. Rarely did any OEM part from the golden age (i.e., 30's thru 50's) have a bulb housing that was so wide as compared to the bezel. The hole to mount these in would have to be nearly as large as to almost encroach on the edge of the bezel. This wouldn't allow for much gasket room and would be prone to leaks, leading to moisture inside of the car.
    3. The double bevel on the edge of the bezel is very difficult (and not very practical) to make by hand. "Hand made" or one-off customs just wouldn't normally have this feature (see below).
    4. There are no casting #'s or part #'s that I could see (granted I can't see all of the back of the bezels.

    All of that leads me to believe that they are cutom taillights that were made from an existing part that was meant maybe for something else. But hey, that's just my professional opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

    If you find out for certain, I would be interested in your findings.
  • StillOutThere
    StillOutThere Expert Adviser
    They look like copies of '41 Studebaker tail lamps but made up for custom application.
  • JMed
    JMed Expert Adviser
    Yes, I think you are correct. I'll look up the dimensions on the Studebaker lights.

    Thank you!
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