Tail Light Lense

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15 Jun 2015 01:06 #29744 by Tom Georgeson

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While you are at it I suggest, for safety, that you paint the inside of the housings white and install bright bulbs. I use 14/50 watt incandescent bulbs I get from Bob Drake, Grants Pass, Oregon.

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14 Jun 2015 23:04 #29742 by 1748 S

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Here are some pics. You can see there are 2 springs on each area. The rivets are brass too. Also note there is a top and bottom by the finger pointing to a drain hole.

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14 Jun 2015 04:49 #29738 by Red Brick

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Gary - Would you be able to post a picture of the fitting?
Thanks,
Albert

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13 Jun 2015 20:58 #29737 by George van Nostrand

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Gary; If you use one spring per rivet ( 3 total ) they will work just
fine, and you'll reduce the risk of breaking the lens.
George.

Restoring 1936 Cord Westchester sedan.2023 A

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13 Jun 2015 17:29 #29736 by 1748 S

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In the tail light housing is a set of flat springs. They are held in the light body with rivets. Why are they doubled up on each corner? Do I really need to have 2 springs in the 3 different locations or can just one spring work fine? Thanks.

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