West Peterson Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I would like to know more about this "Violet Ray" headlight lens that was acquired at an antique shop. It came with a brass frame. It is 8 1/2 inches in diameter (per the embossed writing), and was made in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. I've seen clear "Violet Ray" lenses, but this one has a bluish "violet" look to it. Has it changed colors over the years, or is it supposed to be colored?I would also like to know the dynamics of it. Why the "bill" at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sorry... 8 1/8 inches in diameter.If it is supposed to be clear, why the name "Violet"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Yes, it was made to be that color. I have several different sizes I have collected over the years, including one 8 1/2" one. Do you have a car they will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think several manufacturers in the late teens used this design. Ford offered a flat clear lense with a green top area before the common H lense came out. Many early clear lenses will turn violet when exposed to the sun. Back in the late 1960's flea market vendors out west would place them in the sun for a few years to double the price on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark Shaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have a car they will fit? </div></div>No. It was purchased just because of its interesting features. What was the reason for the color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42guys Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I also have had a few of these over the years. I am currently selling one on e-bay in the original box. They came in blue or clear. They were aftermarket lenses, and they will fit whatever you can get them into. There were other similar designs in aftermarket lenses like Shaler and flintex. You need to know the major diameter, and the lens exposure through the ring diameter that you are looking for to make these fit your car. Unfortunately I know of no application charts or lists for any of these, but sure wish I did. If anyone has any, I'd sure like a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 West, How about a trade? Your matching size for one of my other lenses? I would like to give my 24 Buick a pair of blue eyes....Check out this site:http://users.adelphia.net/~catart/lensTable.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 The lens actually belongs to my brother's mother-in-law. I will forward your offer to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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