Hello Gene,
Just a word. The later "bulging" lenses are generally known as
"cat's eye'. The earlier - and flatter - lenses are known as
"horse shoe". Also the rims are slightly different to match each
profile. From the year of your Singer I would guess that you need
the later ones.
Regards, David Lodge MG TC
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From: "Eugene D Abbondelo" <eabb@loc.gov>
To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: Headlights
Date: 13.1.2006 - 16:04:56
> Hope one of you MG-T folk can help:
>
> I understand that my 1949 Singer Roadster has the same
> Lucas headlights as the MG-T series of the same
> period. I bought the car with modern sealed-beam
> headlights installed. The headlight buckets are Lucas
> 7" .
>
> I would like to return to the original reflector and
> separate bulb style with what I believe is called the
> "cat's eye lense. I'm looking for the flat lense, not
> the bulging style. I believe this setup is a direct
> replacement and will fit my headlight buckets without
> modification.
>
> Anyone have a set for sale?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gene Abbondelo
> Hyattsville, Maryland
> 1949 Singer Roadster
> 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Roadster (basketcase)
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