dpcdfan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Here is a late 1920s taillight that came out of an estate. Looks a lot like '29-30 Studebaker, but there appear to be some slight differences. The taillamp bucket appears to be embossed with DEPA(? ) STANDARD. Thanks to all who take their time to help ID parts here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I am only guessing here, but that taillamp looks to me like a standard aftermarket lamp, rather than something used by a specific make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 The lens is identical to the 1929 Studebaker, but the bezel isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 The bucket is identical to the 1929-31 Chrysler product item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 The Dodge Brothers used a similar lamp body, but it was brass (in the Dodge 8, anyway), and it had FILITE stamped into it. What is its diameter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 22 hours ago, keiser31 said: The bucket is identical to the 1929-31 Chrysler product item. This one is larger than the standard FILITE '29-31 Chrysler product. The front would be about the same diameter as a '29 Model 75, or '30 Model 77, but this bucket tapers more toward the back. The top part Chrysler product beehive lenses also go all the way down to 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. This bucket and lens appears to be very close to a '29-30 Studebaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcolleary Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi, This is what I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The legend in your pic above indicates: "Similar... Deray Standard" which is how your lamp seems to be marked. While a 1928-31 Stude owner could certainly use it, I'm still of the opinion it's most probably an aftermarket unit not supplied on a production car. Perhaps a 1928-31 Stude owner with a known to be original lamp could comment regarding the markings on his lamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Al, Could be a 1931 Desoto? Looks like the one I have. ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I saw a 1930 Franklin that had this style taillight. It was closer to the Studebaker than the Chrysler products. Jordon may be another possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 7:54 AM, ron hausmann said: Al - could be a 1931 Desoto? Looks like the one I have. Ron... I have a '31 Desoto roadster. The taillight is smaller and is stamped FILITE. The top section of beehive lens on the Desoto also is completely horizontal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 6:08 PM, pcolleary said: Sure looks like it, with the exception of the painted front bezel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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