1936 Dictator glass headlight lenses

[Starlite51]

Does anyone .....

1. Know the part number[?]

2. Have a set for sale [?]

3. Have a close up picture of the lense/ chrome ring and reflector [?]

and to think I thought '51 parts were tough to find... [:0]
I now know what the Lone Ranger feels like...

any leads... or prayers are welcome
John

(Yes.... I did join the Antique Studebaker Club I thought I <s>cry</s> try here too

[DEEPNHOCK]

My first stop would be over at Joliet Studebaker with Bob Kapteyn.
He has a building full of pre-WWII stuff.
Hope the info helps.
Jeff[8D]

Joliet Studebaker Service
Robert Kapteyn, Sr.
112 Bissel St. Joliet, Illinois 60432
voice: (815) 722-7262
rkapteyn@ameritech.net or studebaker@mac.com

[DEEPNHOCK]

My first stop would be over at Joliet Studebaker with Bob Kapteyn.
He has a building full of pre-WWII stuff.
Hope the info helps.
Jeff[8D]

Joliet Studebaker Service
Robert Kapteyn, Sr.
112 Bissel St. Joliet, Illinois 60432
voice: (815) 722-7262
rkapteyn@ameritech.net or studebaker@mac.com

[go-studebaker]

Hi John,
the headlight glass should be easy to find new. There are venders of that sort of thing that can cross reference them with other makes etc if a Stude dealer does not have them.

You need to buy the parts books for your car, which are commonly available.

Once you get into the hang of restoring 1930's cars as opposed to those common 1950's and 60's ones, you will find the parts semi easy enough to find if it is mechanical stuff. Body wise it can be a little bit more difficult as there are not too many dealers that still live that can spot 1930's parts and know exactly what model they are for.

Greg

Greg Diffen
Australian Stude nut living in Warwick, United Kingdom

1933 St Regis Brougham Model 56 Dutch delivered
1937 Dicator sedan. Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Packard Seven Passenger monster UK delivered
1939 Commander Sedan Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Commander Swiss Cabriolet by Lagenthal
1961 Hawk
1963 Daytona Hardtop
1988 Avanti Convertible

[go-studebaker]

Hi John,
the headlight glass should be easy to find new. There are venders of that sort of thing that can cross reference them with other makes etc if a Stude dealer does not have them.

You need to buy the parts books for your car, which are commonly available.

Once you get into the hang of restoring 1930's cars as opposed to those common 1950's and 60's ones, you will find the parts semi easy enough to find if it is mechanical stuff. Body wise it can be a little bit more difficult as there are not too many dealers that still live that can spot 1930's parts and know exactly what model they are for.

Greg

Greg Diffen
Australian Stude nut living in Warwick, United Kingdom

1933 St Regis Brougham Model 56 Dutch delivered
1937 Dicator sedan. Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Packard Seven Passenger monster UK delivered
1939 Commander Sedan Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Commander Swiss Cabriolet by Lagenthal
1961 Hawk
1963 Daytona Hardtop
1988 Avanti Convertible

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

Does anyone .....
1. Know the part number[?]
2. Have a set for sale [?]
3. Have a close up picture of the lense/ chrome ring and reflector [?]
and to think I thought '51 parts were tough to find... [:0]
I now know what the Lone Ranger feels like...
any leads... or prayers are welcome ...

You might try George Rohrbach. He operates as High-Speed Motors, specializes in pre-war. I think I gave him some mid-30s lenses a few years ago. I didn't find a website for him.


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'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

Does anyone .....
1. Know the part number[?]
2. Have a set for sale [?]
3. Have a close up picture of the lense/ chrome ring and reflector [?]
and to think I thought '51 parts were tough to find... [:0]
I now know what the Lone Ranger feels like...
any leads... or prayers are welcome ...

You might try George Rohrbach. He operates as High-Speed Motors, specializes in pre-war. I think I gave him some mid-30s lenses a few years ago. I didn't find a website for him.


[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/R-4.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64L.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64P.jpg[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/53K.jpg[/img=right]Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[Starlite51]

wow -- there is hope !!!!!

Jeff your guy had the lenses!!!!!! much thanks and very rea$onable!

he said the chrome rings& reflectors will be a challenge! --think duct tape will work
till I can talk my metal spinning buddy into making a pair? ..

Greg I have bought several books but havent' found the right one showing the body parts do you know the correct name of that book? there's a ton of reprints out there but not one showing the body parts on a dictator coupe so far I have bought all the wrong ones ..[B)]

John

Folsom CA

[Starlite51]

wow -- there is hope !!!!!

Jeff your guy had the lenses!!!!!! much thanks and very rea$onable!

he said the chrome rings& reflectors will be a challenge! --think duct tape will work
till I can talk my metal spinning buddy into making a pair? ..

Greg I have bought several books but havent' found the right one showing the body parts do you know the correct name of that book? there's a ton of reprints out there but not one showing the body parts on a dictator coupe so far I have bought all the wrong ones ..[B)]

John

Folsom CA

[Scott]

I also know where to find some, but I guess you're taken care of now.

[Scott]

I also know where to find some, but I guess you're taken care of now.

[DEEPNHOCK]

Here's an idea for your reflectors...
Try:
Steve's Auto Restorations
4440 SE 174th Ave
Portland, OR 97236
(503)665-2222

https://www.stevesautorestorations.com

(in particular)

http://www.stevesautorestorations.com/headlight.php

He re-nickles them and has a big supply of old ones.
I am sure he will have something to fit yours.
Hope the info helps.
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

wow -- there is hope !!!!!
Jeff your guy had the lenses!!!!!! much thanks and very rea$onable!
He said the chrome rings& reflectors will be a challenge! --think duct tape will work till I can talk my metal spinning buddy into making a pair? ..

[DEEPNHOCK]

Here's an idea for your reflectors...
Try:
Steve's Auto Restorations
4440 SE 174th Ave
Portland, OR 97236
(503)665-2222

https://www.stevesautorestorations.com

(in particular)

http://www.stevesautorestorations.com/headlight.php

He re-nickles them and has a big supply of old ones.
I am sure he will have something to fit yours.
Hope the info helps.
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

wow -- there is hope !!!!!
Jeff your guy had the lenses!!!!!! much thanks and very rea$onable!
He said the chrome rings& reflectors will be a challenge! --think duct tape will work till I can talk my metal spinning buddy into making a pair? ..

[go-studebaker]

Hi John,
I would have thought that the chassis parts book from 34 to 41 would do the trick.

In terms of getting body parts stuff, you will always be pushing the friendship up hill.

Mechanical stuff for that car is very common, when you have the right dealer, or knowledge of them. I actually dont know of anybody in the US that has a wrecking yard with for Studebakers of that period. I would bet there are a few around, to get some of the body bits you are after.

One thing you can do is get a roster from SDC and also join ASC to get a roster and start phoning people to see if they have spare parts or know an older vender that probably has some.


For headlights etc, there is a guy who advertises in Hemmings if you are desperate for the internals.

Personally I would just get the rosters and start calling people and you will hit a home run eventually. The demographics of age are on your side, in that an old owner may have come to the realization that he cant possibly use all his spare parts and may sell to you.

Not many people are interested in those cars. Everybody loves them but I dont meet too many people prepared to put money where mouth is for those 30's cars.

For body stuff, you will probably just have to work with what you have. Restoring those 30's cars is not like restoring the 60's stuff where everything is available. You just have to get used to jumping the hurdles as you go along and learn about a different period of car.

Greg

Greg Diffen
Australian Stude nut living in Warwick, United Kingdom

1933 St Regis Brougham Model 56 Dutch delivered
1937 Dicator sedan. Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Packard Seven Passenger monster UK delivered
1939 Commander Sedan Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Commander Swiss Cabriolet by Lagenthal
1961 Hawk
1963 Daytona Hardtop
1988 Avanti Convertible

[go-studebaker]

Hi John,
I would have thought that the chassis parts book from 34 to 41 would do the trick.

In terms of getting body parts stuff, you will always be pushing the friendship up hill.

Mechanical stuff for that car is very common, when you have the right dealer, or knowledge of them. I actually dont know of anybody in the US that has a wrecking yard with for Studebakers of that period. I would bet there are a few around, to get some of the body bits you are after.

One thing you can do is get a roster from SDC and also join ASC to get a roster and start phoning people to see if they have spare parts or know an older vender that probably has some.


For headlights etc, there is a guy who advertises in Hemmings if you are desperate for the internals.

Personally I would just get the rosters and start calling people and you will hit a home run eventually. The demographics of age are on your side, in that an old owner may have come to the realization that he cant possibly use all his spare parts and may sell to you.

Not many people are interested in those cars. Everybody loves them but I dont meet too many people prepared to put money where mouth is for those 30's cars.

For body stuff, you will probably just have to work with what you have. Restoring those 30's cars is not like restoring the 60's stuff where everything is available. You just have to get used to jumping the hurdles as you go along and learn about a different period of car.

Greg

Greg Diffen
Australian Stude nut living in Warwick, United Kingdom

1933 St Regis Brougham Model 56 Dutch delivered
1937 Dicator sedan. Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Packard Seven Passenger monster UK delivered
1939 Commander Sedan Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Commander Swiss Cabriolet by Lagenthal
1961 Hawk
1963 Daytona Hardtop
1988 Avanti Convertible