29pickhupp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I have a 29 hupp series A . Are the lenses that were used in 29 flat or arched/ convex? I am wondering when they switched from the flat lenses and why. Do the arched ones give better light? I assume they might. Just wondering. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Untill 1934 all models of Hupmobiles had flat lenses. In 1934 Raymond Loewydesigned the first aerodynamic,the model J which had convex lenses. I have a 1936 model N Aerodynamic and the headlights are as good as my Dodge van. I wll post the lense # when I find the manual that they are in. Call it a senior moment, I know I have them Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Correction Hupp in 1932 used C.M.Hall headlights that were flex beam and were also a 2 position light. Hi & low beam. The 1931 Model S was the last flat glass model. These senior moments seam to be getting closer together. I am still looking for the lense #. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29pickhupp Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks ChuckI have both types that fit my hupp. I was wondering which were the correct ones. It would be the flat ones. Thanks again. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean_H. Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 John,I need two headlight lenses for a 1932. Would you be interested in selling your non flat ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29pickhupp Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi DeanThere are some hupmobile lenses on ebay that they say fit 29 Hupp. They may be what you are looking for your 32. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean_H. Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up John. Those would work, I'll wait til the last minutes of the auction to place my bid. The '32 is a beauty, sure like to get started on it. I've been pretty busy lately, but today I found time to wash my '29, and took it for a spin. It's a thrill to drive. Down shifting is a challenge, but I've discovered you hardly ever need to down shift. It has tremendous low end torque, if it's still rolling along at 10 mph, just leave it in high. I read, the '32 is easier to downshift, because of the free wheeling transmission. Can hardly wait to give that a try. So many Hupps... so little time. :-)Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Untill 1934 all models of Hupmobiles had flat lenses. In 1934 Raymond Loewydesigned the first aerodynamic,the model J which had convex lenses. I have a 1936 model N Aerodynamic and the headlights are as good as my Dodge van. I wll post the lense # when I find the manual that they are in. Call it a senior moment, I know I have them ChuckHi Chuck,I know this is an old post, but I have nothing to loose. I need a lense for my 35 T. They are 14279 and 14280 I believe? Any leads appreciated. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Deer season starts tomorrow for muzzle loaders in my state for 3 days, I will check and see if I have any extra lenses as I have a 1935 527-T that is in the restoration stage. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks for getting back to me Chuck. I really appreciate you looking through your parts, and I will keep my fingers crossed. Ed.Deer season starts tomorrow for muzzle loaders in my state for 3 days, I will check and see if I have any extra lenses as I have a 1935 527-T that is in the restoration stage. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hi again Chuck. If you are looking anyway, there are a few more pieces I need. I am missing the left half of the front bumper, the grill emblem, dome light, and heater. I am also missing three hubcaps for the wire wheels, and the cap for the spare tire cover. If you have anything, could you please send me your number? It's easie rto call than all this typing. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hello again Chuck,Sorry to bug you, but I am really curious if you have any of the parts I am looking for. Let me know when you can. Thanks, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hello again Chuck, Sorry to bug you, but I am really curious if you have any of the parts I am looking for. Let me know when you can. Thanks, Ed. I found my spare pair for my G & N and are still looking for the T's. I still have a couple of places to look. I also am looking for an article that Hupp club member Jim Church wrote about acrylic lenses he had made in Cal. for his D model.They looked as good as glass. Unfortunately Jim pased away a few years back. My hubcaps are for the artillary wheel and I will have to check the dia. to see if they are the same as the wire wheels.. No luck on the bumper. By the way, Do you belong to the Hupp Club? If not. that is a great place to find spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks for looking Chuck, yes I did rejoin the club recently. I have a left side lens, and may try myself to make a plastic copy of that one. It doesn't look to hard? We'll see. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi Chuck, I found a guy who does the acrylic lenses, and ordered a pair. I would still like to find an original though. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Good day Ed When I talked to Jim Church, God love him as he is with him now. He said that you can not tell the difference in the acrilic and the glass. Jim was a type of purist. I am sure that when you receive those new lenses you will not need the glass ones. I am happy that you found the person who makes the acrilic lenses. I am still smiling. Hupplingly Yours Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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