Re: [HSS] 29 tail lights (includes attachment)

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Lewis M. Phelps wrote:

>

> 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.

>

I think you will be pleased with the Model A lights. They are somewhat

smaller than the Hudson ones, but what the heck! For the price, they do

the job, and only nit-pickers will notice. Quite a few of the Essex

owners here use them.

Geoff.

Geoff.