Fog lamps for a 1942 7523

[nightshade]

Well after several years of searching as of yesterday I am now the proud owner of a 1942 7523! its is awesome shape with just a few minor things. one of them is the fog lamp assemblies. the lenses and bezels are immaculate its the bulb housing that is in trouble. I was curious if the assembly is the same as it is on a 46 and if not any ideas on where I can find one?

Paul Pittman

[gary griffin]

Hi Paul,

   Congratulations on your beautiful and rare 1942   75 series Cadillac. 

   I am a fan of 42's and I can tell you that you are lucky to have a decent pair of lens as they are quite rare and hard to find . They are a one year only item even though they appear to be similar to the 46 models.

   I am assuming that your fog lamp bucket is rusted away.  They are also hard to find.  Can you post a picture of the problems and possibly someone will have some good advice.

   Gary

[nightshade]

It is the buckets that are in bad shape. One is rusted through in several spots but might be salvageable.  I'll post pics as soon as I can.

[gary griffin]

Worst case if you can not find one is to repair what is left of yours or possibly have a reproduction made. I have a good pair that will soon be installed but available for pattern or even 3-d printing if you want one produced in a composite form. I do not know the cost of 3-d printing or if there is one located in the Seattle area?  I have some odds and ends from my 1942 parts car but I will not be able to check them out until next week.  Feel free to contact me at    garygriffin@Q.com  and give me a phone number where I can reach you ( do not put my telephone number in these open posts) . I know of several 42's around the country and not everybody reads this Forum.

[KD]

I have a very nice set of fog lights if you are interested.
They are:AUXILIARY LIGHT NO. 20-22
              AUTO RADIATOR MFG.CO.
              CHICAGC, U.S.A.
Ken Dennison
CLC#26801