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#167207 - 03/06/10 08:57 AM Headlight for early GM? What make/year
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A Headlight bucket and reflector came with my '31 in a parts box. Not for my car obviously, would like to know what it is from so I can offer it up.
Bucket says Twilight Headlamp, Guide, made in USA. It is about 9&1/8" outside diameter, and about 7" deep, shaped similar to '32. It has a mounting bracket fastened with 6 rivets to bucket, and the 3/8" carriage mounting bolt goes right through the bucket to inside where it is retained by a bent steel clip. The reflector is about 8&9/16" diameter, has two socket outlets, would take same shape/size sockets as for '31 Chevy (ie two prongs). Chrome rim is about 9&1/4' diameter, by 1' deep. Could it be Pontiac/Olds/etc or did Guide/Twilight make headlamp assemblies for other makes than GM/

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#167241 - 03/06/10 05:04 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: Gunsmoke]
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From your description it sounds like a '33 bucket.Same shape as the '32 but two more rivets and the mounting plate is on the inside of the shell, whereas the '32 has the mtg plate outside the shell(bucket).
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#167305 - 03/07/10 03:15 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: m006840]
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Thanks very much m006840. Can you confirm the dimensions are same more or less as I mentioned.

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#167326 - 03/07/10 06:16 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: Gunsmoke]
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I have a bucket and it measures 8-9/16 inner dia-where the reflector mounts.I do not have the retaining ring but measuring the outer diameter where it mounts its about 9-1/8". The height with out the rim is 8". The rivets are 1-1/2" apart and the two rows 3" apart. The socket is centered between the rivets farthest from the front and the mounting stud about 1/2" forward of middle rivets.Hope this helps.
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#167364 - 03/08/10 06:43 AM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: m006840]
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m006840, so close but no cigar yet. All dimensions are identical to mine, except the "height without the (t)rim". Yours measured 8", mine is shallower at 6&1/2"! Rivet spacing, socket, bolt location, and diameter are all identical to yours. Would you please double check the "height without (t)rim" as its not an easy measurement? I think we are so close to figuring this out. Thanks


Edited by Gunsmoke (03/08/10 06:48 AM)

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#167491 - 03/09/10 03:32 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: Gunsmoke]
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I rechecked and still got the same measurement-8".Possibly another GM product of the same vintage, but not one I can identify.looks like you still have a mystery to solve!!
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#167496 - 03/09/10 04:01 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: m006840]
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I wonder if it may be from a truck perhaps a '32, with a heftier bracket? OH well, I appreciate your help so far, seems we are closer to an answer. Unit is virtually identical to '33-'36 except for only being 6&1/2" deep instead of 8". This unit is also in Canada, wonder if they differed versus USA.

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#167620 - 03/10/10 04:58 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: Gunsmoke]
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You might want to give a call to Burt Fulmore in Economy NS.When visiting him this past Fall I noticed the headlamps on his "Mapleleaf" truck were very similar to those on my 32.He may be familiar with what you have. Burt has a lot of knowledge of the old cars and is always willing to share it with others.
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#167624 - 03/10/10 05:37 PM Re: Headlight for early GM? What make/year [Re: m006840]
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Burt is a great guy, lives about 60 miles away. He dropped by a year ago to assist me in trying to get my '31 Coach running. I must give him a call as his son lives about 4 miles from me and Burt drops down to visit regularly. Will let you know what transpires.

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