DarrenAlchin Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hi Folks I desperately need to buy a 1935 Studebaker headlight lens, it is a Control Beam 8" lens I hope someone can help as I just broke one of mine. If you can help please email me at darren.d.alchin@bigpond.com . Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Try Don Axelrod at Headlight Headquarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 what model 35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks guys. It is a 1935 Studebaker Commander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) The control beam lens was used on the control beam headlines that were standard on the 1935 President and optional on other Studebaker models. They may have been standard on some high end Commanders. The had a small solenoid that would move the reflector sideways to redirect the light beam away from approaching cars. I may have one but I am old and slow , so please have patience. Robert Kapteyn See http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automobile-Headlights-1934-Auburn-1934-35-Studebaker-Control-Beam-2pgs-B-/371615975847?hash=item568609c9a7 Edited May 9, 2016 by rbk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Robert Thanks for your reply and information, I have this headlight on my 1935 Studebaker Command and broke the lens a couple of weeks ago. I have sent you a message with my email address. Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Darren There should be a number on the bottom inside of the lens if you still have the broken lens. These casting or mold number are very hard to read and are 3/16" high and are near the bottom on the inside, usually a 4 digit number This was a way to identify most 1920's and 1930's lenses. So far I have not found one for you. If you find the I.D. number it may be easier to locate. Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Darren Did you find the number I asked about or shall I quit looking? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 8:41 PM, rbk said: Darren Did you find the number I asked about or shall I quit looking? Bob Sorry Bob just saw your post, the only number is the US petent # 1945309, the other information on it is Export Top Control Beam Head Lamp The Corcoran Brown Lamp Co Cincinnati O. USA US Patent # 1945309 There appears to be no more i formation on the lens sorry. Best regards Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 8:41 PM, rbk said: For a bit more information it is approximately 8 1/8 high (207mm top to bottom ) 8 wide (203mm side to side) and 3 deep 75mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. The fact that it says "EXPORT" on the lens makes it harder to find. Certain countries had other specifications. I will keep this on my "look for list" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I have also beem told the part number is 261206 for the commander, and 261216 for the dictator, which I am told will fit. Thanks again for your help and best regards Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Burtch Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Did you find the Control Beam lens for your 1935 Studebaker? I may be able to help. I don't recall if I have the larger lens for 1934 or the smaller one used in 1935. It may take a couple of days searching but I'm quite sure that I have one or the other and I'll have a look if you still need one. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenAlchin Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks Tom, I'm still looking and I have sent you a message. Take care, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I wonder if the Export label means it is focused for RHD? Part number 261206 fits LHC 1B Commander and 1C President. #261207 fits RHC 1B and 1C. #261216 fits 2A Dictator made in USA according to the parts book. It also fits 1A Dictator before car 5,501,798. #262370 fits 1A after that number. The Canadian version was #262184 for 1A and 2A and the book indicates it is "not available". Whether R or LHC is not mentioned. I wonder if the number rbk Bob was asking about is like that on my Dodge? It is in tiny raised print on the rim where it is not seen when the lens is mounted. Mine also has the diameters printed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I have not located a lens for you but it looks like Tom found one. I will take it off my list. If unsuccessful email me. Robert Kapteyn 815 212 2389 studebaker@mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I did locate a lens that says "CONTROL BEAM " on it in case someone else's looking for one. Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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