Re: [HSS] 27 headlights

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The '27 Hudsons used an 8" Parabeam lense. The 9" spreadlights were '26 and

earlier. "28 and '29 Essex used the 9" Parabeams. Ear;ly '28 Hudsons used

10" and late '28 and '29 Hudson used 11" Parabeams.

Geoff.

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From: "Michael Martin" <msmldm@hotmail.com>

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Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:53 AM

Subject: [HSS] 27 headlights





> Upon inspection I find that my headlights have been converted to sealed

> beams by cutting out the light socket and adding a homemade bracket to

> secure the sealed beam within what seems to be the 27 bullet housing.

> Practical perhaps but not entirely appealing to those of us who have

> chosen to deal with these old things to begin with. The spec sheet for

> this vehicle indicates a 9" Spreadlight lens. When I measure between

> the lens clips I find that I have 7 3/4" with 6 7/8" of lens exposed

> from the front. Any ideas as to what these headlights are? They have a

> countersunk screw at the rear that appears to have secured the light

> socket or reflector. The trim ring is held on with a tab at top and a

> screw through the ring at the bottom. Even if there were notches at the

> clips a 9" would not fit in these. Any info appreciated.

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