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JoeNSteph · 01-31-2012, 12:52 PM

My 1929 Tudor (supposed to be Dec model) has drum tail lights mounted to the body. Wanting to change over to the tea lights, and use the same bracket. Is this possible without making it look rigged? I've read up on this a bit and from what i'm understanding the drum lights would not be original to the car anyway. Not really wanting to drill holes in the fender and go that direction. Any input? I'm wondering now if it's a late model or not.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-31-2012, 01:46 PM

Is the parking brake handle located in front of the gear shift lever, or is it on the right side of it? Do the mounting holes for the taillight have factory D nuts, or are they home drilled?

JoeNSteph · 01-31-2012, 01:59 PM

The parking brake is to the right of the gear shift. And now that I look closer i can tell these mounting brackets on the apron are not original, one of them is even a little crooked. I just bought this car a few weeks ago and i've been trying to make a few changes to make sure i'm gonna be ok on the road. Any suggestions on these tail lights? As you can tell i'm new to the Model A world, but so far enjoying it. I didn't realize there would be so many little issues, but thats what makes it fun.

2manycars · 01-31-2012, 02:03 PM

Sounds like someone added the early tail light to your late 29 tudor. If you want correct, the tea cup light can be put on the fender bracket where it belongs. Some folks add on on the right to make dual tail lamps and turn signals.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-31-2012, 02:04 PM

I guess I'd drill the fenders for the correct mount and light. Your other option is to make some kind of mount to add to the home drilled holes.

JoeNSteph · 01-31-2012, 02:24 PM

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Thanks guys! I guess now i need to decide which way to go. I hate to drill holes in fenders but i'm not sure how good it's going to look making a mount for the license plate brackets. I'm not stuck on staying original, just want it to look nice. I do prefer the look of the tea cup over the drum and the drums that are on it now could stand to be replaced. I appreciate the input and i'm sure i'll have more questions for you guys.

01-31-2012, 12:52 PM	#1
JoeNSteph Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 4	1929 Tudor tail light dilemma My 1929 Tudor (supposed to be Dec model) has drum tail lights mounted to the body. Wanting to change over to the tea lights, and use the same bracket. Is this possible without making it look rigged? I've read up on this a bit and from what i'm understanding the drum lights would not be original to the car anyway. Not really wanting to drill holes in the fender and go that direction. Any input? I'm wondering now if it's a late model or not.

01-31-2012, 01:46 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1929 Tudor tail light dilemma Is the parking brake handle located in front of the gear shift lever, or is it on the right side of it? Do the mounting holes for the taillight have factory D nuts, or are they home drilled?

01-31-2012, 01:59 PM	#3
JoeNSteph Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 4	Re: 1929 Tudor tail light dilemma The parking brake is to the right of the gear shift. And now that I look closer i can tell these mounting brackets on the apron are not original, one of them is even a little crooked. I just bought this car a few weeks ago and i've been trying to make a few changes to make sure i'm gonna be ok on the road. Any suggestions on these tail lights? As you can tell i'm new to the Model A world, but so far enjoying it. I didn't realize there would be so many little issues, but thats what makes it fun.

01-31-2012, 02:03 PM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 1929 Tudor tail light dilemma Sounds like someone added the early tail light to your late 29 tudor. If you want correct, the tea cup light can be put on the fender bracket where it belongs. Some folks add on on the right to make dual tail lamps and turn signals.

01-31-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1929 Tudor tail light dilemma I guess I'd drill the fenders for the correct mount and light. Your other option is to make some kind of mount to add to the home drilled holes.

01-31-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
JoeNSteph Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 4	Re: 1929 Tudor tail light dilemma Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys! I guess now i need to decide which way to go. I hate to drill holes in fenders but i'm not sure how good it's going to look making a mount for the license plate brackets. I'm not stuck on staying original, just want it to look nice. I do prefer the look of the tea cup over the drum and the drums that are on it now could stand to be replaced. I appreciate the input and i'm sure i'll have more questions for you guys.