autonut Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Not sure this is a good place to post but wondering if anyone can help me ID this taillight. It is a larger taillight which looks to be for a more larger classic auto. I was thinking someone could perhaps really use it. Fairly good shape. Does me no good to just have it laying around. In order to sell on Ebay or whatever, I would need to know what auto used it. If any of you have a clue as to what auto might have used it sure would appreciate it. Measures approx 4 7/8" across. Mounts with two bolts It has a "GUIDELAMP CORP" STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE lamp. Lee NOga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Looks like Buick to me. Maybe 1929-31. Edited July 28, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autonut Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Okay I'll see if I can find a few pictures of Buicks in that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, autonut said: Okay I'll see if I can find a few pictures of Buicks in that era. Here is a 1931.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8-8-Dave Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Yup Gemco made the assembly, that bezel and lens assembly is identical to the unit on my 31 Buick 8-66S. Edited July 29, 2020 by Str8-8-Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autonut Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Well looks like you sure nailed it. Is Gemco & Guidelamp Corp one and the same? Is it mounted by two bolts on either side of the electrical connector? Mine also has a clear lens on the bottom of the taillight. Not sure why the bottom lens. Wouldn't be for backing up or anything. I wouldn't have thought that this was used on a Buick. Thought for a more expensive auto. I am a Buick man however and thought the Buick was always a great automobile. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 35 minutes ago, autonut said: Mine also has a clear lens on the bottom of the taillight. Not sure why the bottom lens. Wouldn't be for backing up or anything. it's for the license plate illumination at night. On cars that had two taillights, one side has it and the other side does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8-8-Dave Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 53 minutes ago, autonut said: Well looks like you sure nailed it. Is Gemco & Guidelamp Corp one and the same? Is it mounted by two bolts on either side of the electrical connector? Mine also has a clear lens on the bottom of the taillight. Not sure why the bottom lens. Wouldn't be for backing up or anything. I wouldn't have thought that this was used on a Buick. Thought for a more expensive auto. I am a Buick man however and thought the Buick was always a great automobile. Lee Yes and yes on the mounting and wire connecter The clear center lens is a separate backup lamp triggered by a switch on the transmission cover (pictured, if you leave thecar in reverse when you leave it the lamp stays lit so use the hand brake!). The license plate IS illuminated by a clear lens in the bottom of the GEMCO housing on my car and most 31 Buicks which had single tail lamp. The dual tail lamp was an option in 31 which required a right hand bracket and a dedicated gas tank cover with a second hole for the base of the bracket to pass thru and bolt directly to the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autonut Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Hmm did not realize that cars of this era had a backup light feature. Real Cool!! And the clear bottom lens was for the license plate illumination. Thanks so much for your info and even a little bit of my education. Never too old to learn they always say. Was sure wondering about the clear lens between the two red lenses. Now I know. Don't think that many cars had this back-up feature. Was Buick the first one to use this feature I wonder? Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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