1937McBuick Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I am looking for the licence plate illumination lens on a 37 Buick coupe. They are on the top of the left hand tail light. Sedans never had them. Maybe someone who is customizing their car would have a "donor" for an original restoration? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937McBuick Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Thought I would resurrect this thread, with pictures this time. Here is what I am looking for. One more pic to follow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keiser31 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Try this gentleman....http://www.oldcarlenses.com/Licenseglass.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937McBuick Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Message sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Sorry, I dont have the coupe lens.... very rare to find. I have only the center tail version on sedans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Twer it me I would make a form from wood. Mill the lens from lexan, in the flat state, then heat and bend over the form. Sand blast the lens portion or leave it clear. Likely take a few iterations to get a working example but it is doable. These things were never that close in size..........Bob Edited June 3, 2020 by Bhigdog (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937McBuick Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Ya it is a sloppy fit in the tail light housing. This thing is useable but if I seal it into the housing with a non-yellowing silicon to prevent dust and water entry(along with using the retainer clips that are still there), I can also discretely and neatly silicon the small hole that is visible because of the chipped corner. Half the fun in restoring cars is the hunt for parts. Meet some good people too. I can well imagine there would be as much satisfaction in successfully making that lens as there would be in finding a real good one! Win-win situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsolete Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 How much are you offering for the lense,I quite poss' have a nice condition item.(in Australia). tony@obsoleteauto.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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