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12-18-2023, 04:12 PM | #1 |
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Tea cup tail light on drum mount
I have an early 29 Tudor Sedan, it has a single drum tail light mounted on a stand off (round steel).
Its mounted to the body just inboard of the fender. I want to add another tail light to the passenger side. Drum style appear to be hard to find. Can I mount a Tea Cup style on my existing body mount? I dont want to mount on the fender |
12-18-2023, 07:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
The "tuna can" tail lights aren't that hard to find and parts suppliers sell reproduction
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12-18-2023, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
So far the retailers are "out of stock," one stated he has not seen one in four years.
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12-18-2023, 10:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Berts.......out of stock
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12-19-2023, 08:49 AM | #6 |
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A couple of drums. Pricey - which IMHO is not justified except by the apparent current lack of production. Wait around - the marketplace will probably figure this out. For a while I was trying to assemble the complete set of five "The Impoverished Radio Experimenter" series of books, a run which was printed by Lindsay Publications back when they were in business. The buyer of Lindsay's stock sold off what he had for small money. Four of the five books for less than $20. But - no availability of the elusive volume 2. The marketplace quickly caught on to the shortage. Volume 2 appeared on Ebay at $254, then $89, then $45, then (now) about $21. I'm still not ready to buy. Meanwhile, perhaps best to "cobble something together." Maybe even buy a pair of "something plastic/cheap" - even cheaper than teacups - and use those until what you want shows up at a price you're willing to spend. Edit: IIRC I believe I bought my drum at A&L. Of course their presence is "challenged" these days - I've watched the discussion of "how to contact" with interest. BUT someone here may be able to comment on their success - and perhaps a report on what they found? Too many "providers" are being "challenged" these days. Model A Front springs was my last challenge with Travis Cook now taking himself out for a well deserved rest. I was fortunate to find an acceptable substitute from Ecklers. Joe K
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12-19-2023, 09:35 AM | #7 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Thats what I am thinking.......a tea cup may fit on the drum bracket for now....just wondering if anyone has tried.
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12-19-2023, 09:48 AM | #8 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
It is not a direct fit, but you could make a small adapter plate like I did on my '28 roadster p/u 35 years ago.
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Many features of the March 29 truck are "early" - like Type H headlights. There is some basis of the statement "Ford used up outmoded car parts on the Truck line." Although its not anything that has been formally tracked - and may not be possible given the "remote" assembly of many truck in particular (mine Somerville, MA) Joe K
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12-19-2023, 11:53 AM | #10 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
I bought a right hand drum style tail light assembly complete last summer from
Bill's Model Acres Ford Farm 335 8th St. PO Box 22 Watsontown, PA 17777 570-538-3200 Not sure he still has them but I was able to get one. |
12-19-2023, 12:04 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Snyders is showing anything drum as "Out of Stock."
I think A&L provided Snyders with their stock. Joe K
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12-19-2023, 05:35 PM | #12 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
I will try Bill's, Thanks
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12-20-2023, 06:33 AM | #13 |
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12-20-2023, 09:03 AM | #14 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Bratton's PN 19500 or call Bert's to find an original.
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
I have not placed a wanted ad here.
I did talk to Bill's this morning, he might have what I need. Seems like a good man |
12-20-2023, 09:48 AM | #16 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Bill just called me back, said he walked to the parts bin and discovered he had exactly what I need........very last one he has
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12-22-2023, 06:39 PM | #18 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Glad it worked out.
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12-24-2023, 02:17 AM | #19 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
From memory, the bolt spacing where the light mounts to the stem is different, but I may be incorrect about this.
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12-25-2023, 06:24 PM | #20 |
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Re: Tea cup tail light on drum mount
Bill has been able to get me the drum lights, so it should work out.
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