Studeebakerseast Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I am looking for two complete headlight assemblies for the the 39 Commander or President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Commander Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Studebaker International shows the complete assembly bucket, bulb, and rim as part # 273760 at $225.00 per side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 These are for the 1940 cars and use sealed beams. They fit and Studebaker encouraged dealers to install them on 1939 cars. The 1939 headlight used replaceable filament bulbs. Depend on how much of a nitpicker you are. The 1940 headlights were much better. Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(S) Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) I have some on the other coast a little bit less. I guess it all depends on shipping these days. We are also in the middle of moving huge racks of Parts, so there is a bit of a wait. Just like SI. Edited January 6, 2019 by (S) (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studeebakerseast Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Thanks. Can you email me some information on them? blueridge812@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW-3 1273 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Yes the 40 is a better light because of the seal beam the light sockets for the bulbs in the 39 very hard to find and if you do they cost too much. The look of the 39 is in my opinion is best. The 39 parts are basic bucket reflector lens rim and a few stainless springs and clips type stuff east enough to rebuild. The 39 reflector all seem to crack and the H4 converse for the bulb is the way to go. The Champion has the same headlights. What do you have to start with for headlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The problem with the '39s is that the cork seal under the rim fails and the headlight body fills with water. It sits there and the base of the headlight quietly rusts away. In addition, the rim is die cast and it corrodes. The support for the cork seal also rusts away so rebuilding them is time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studeebakerseast Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 I have a complete 40 Commander but I like the looks of the flush and sloped 39's alot better. Presently, starting from scratch on the headlights and plan to convert to 12v. Not a purist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Will the overdrive solenoids etc. work on 12 V? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studeebakerseast Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I will use voltage reducers on the electrical items. No overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 4:04 PM, studeebakerseast said: I will use voltage reducers on the electrical items. No overdrive. Will that work on reverse polarity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studeebakerseast Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 I'll figure a way to make it work. Once again, not a purist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwiese Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Does anyone know anyone that has a 1939 Champion that is selling the center part of the grill. doctraveler7@gmail.com My name is Walt. Also I too am looking for the 1940 sealed headlights, do not want to spend for new ones from International.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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