NEW1966 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have had this for Years. Can anyone identify it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 What are those letters on the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW1966 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 BLC R-M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) This one is a toughy. I found 2 other listings for the same light: one on eBay Hudson Buick Olds Pontiac Chevy Rod Tail Light BLC R M8 | eBay and one on taillight king http://www.taillightking.com/images/Misc-Red/BLC_R-M8_TaillightAssy.JPG (image only). Neither seller can id the application. However the State of Virginia appears to believe it is a GM product ( http://www.vsp.state.va.us/downloads/VA_Motor_Vehicle_Approved_Equipment_List/27_Stop_Lamp.pdf ).It looks very much like a 1952/53 Hudson Wasp light, especially the stepped bezel design. However it isn't quite right, especially in that it mounts to a flat surface. Edited February 20, 2013 by Dave@Moon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Sometimes there will be a raised number/letter system on the red lens...usually two numbers for the year......is there? There may not be on something that early. Not sure when they started doing that. Looks kinda like the same letters and numbers as are on the chrome bezel. Edited February 20, 2013 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll throw in my 2 cents. BLC was a major manufacturer for GM so that would suggest GM as mentioned. The long single wire and uniform shape leads me to think 3rd brake light or center mounted brake light in the trunk lid like Mopar used on my 48 Plymouth as the wire was long enough to go across the whole trunk lid and plug into the wire harness up by the package shelf. I ran it through my 40's picture books though and nothing came up to a match. Gm only used a 3rd style light sparingly from what I could find. If there is a small number moulded on the inside of the housing that might help. Maybe a 6 or 7 digit number in really small numbers way in one of the deep recesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have the box for that with a NOS lamp in it, it was a generic accessory ...If I get off my butt, I will get pictures and get it listed for sale ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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