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1952-59 Ford Mystery headlight bezels

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by Com4tablynumb, Apr 24, 2019.

  1. Com4tablynumb
    Joined: Sep 12, 2018
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    Com4tablynumb
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    from Kodak, TN

    I plan on going out to snag some parts from a CL post and this car is one source of said parts....Pardon my ignorance, but anyone know what headlight bezels these are? Thinking of trying to snag them just because they're different, but wondering what they are. Thanks in advance. 00X0X_7MdWJFfvMZK_1200x900.jpg
     
  2. green53ford
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    from Wisconsin

    They look to me like they are from an old J C WHITNEY catalog.
     
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  3. Com4tablynumb
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    That’s what I heard on another forum also. Thanks!
     
  4. Slicks
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    from denison tx

    Saw two of these at the Pate Swap meet today looked like they were cast pieces
     
  5. Com4tablynumb
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    Yeah, they are cast. I bought them this morning and my son and have been working on painting them. I’ll post a pic once they’re done
     
  6. Com4tablynumb
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    Com4tablynumb
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    Bought em, filled em, painted em....I like em. C454B52B-A666-4567-93B5-EE5369CDDECB.jpeg
     
  7. DIYGUY
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    from West, TX

    Pretty cool. Mild custom for sure. Looks real good.
     
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  8. shortshift
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    Found them in the 60s JC Whitney catalog. Only $3.75.. I guess that's inflation for u.

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  9. Com4tablynumb
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    Ha! Thanks short shift. That’s awesome ...I paid $25, not too shabby.
     
  10. Allout
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    I like them. Looks good
     
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  11. sgtpontiac
    Joined: Apr 3, 2009
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    from Michigan

    That is exactly the look I was after... I did purchase two from a 55/56 and they fit somewhat except at the bottom where those aftermarket ones are tapered back to fit the 53 fender may just fabricate the eyebrow (as I call it) type of trim myself... IMG_1515.jpg IMG_1525.jpg
     
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  12. Com4tablynumb
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    Even cooler...Then yours are true custom! I like how they kind of killed the bug-eye look.
     
  13. sgtpontiac
    Joined: Apr 3, 2009
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    sgtpontiac
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    from Michigan

    Yeah, my thoughts exactly... I'm not fond of the look of the factory ones... so I'll be working on them asap....
     
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  14. Fairlane 62
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
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    Fairlane 62
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    I believe the 54 bezel has a slight eyebrow compared to the 52-53. Not as pronounced as the IF ones.
     

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