29 tail lights (includes attachment)

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Some of you on the list will recall that last November I launched a

began exploration of having tail light shells reproduced for my '29

Town Sedan. As of today, we are looking at a cost of $150 each for the

shells, without the "innards," lenses, or front lens holder piece. Ouch!



Last night I was thumbing through a JC Whitney catalog and came across

what may be an acceptable substitute. They sell a stainless steel tail

light for the 1929-31 Ford Model A, which they describe in the catalog

as including a stamped "Bi-Lite Logo". From that info and the photo I

obtained online (attached), this appears very similar to, if not

identical to, the Brown Bi-Lite that was OEM on our '29 Hudsons

(except, of course, that it's stainless steel rather than chrome).



Is anyone familiar with the Whitney product, or can anyone comment

based on the attached photo whether this is a reasonable substitute for

the OEM light? (Cost is an issue: Whitney charges $18 per light.)



I have ordered a pair of the Whitney lights (left and right side) so I

can see for myself; I'll post comparative photos of the OEM and the

Whitney lights when they arrive. If they aren't suitable, I'll just

return 'em.