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Can some one tell me the dia. of the headlight lens on a 32 chev and maybe a image of the bucket and rim? thanks Roger

From a Chat post 9-27-19 #431720 "Size is 8 3/4 overall diameter with 7 5/8 prism diameter (the part visible when mounted in the rim). It has a shallow convex face with Twilite (brand name) and Chevrolet cast in the face."

Thanks you. Looks Like I have every thing: 31 buckets 32 rims and dont know lens. I think I shall start over and get a complete set. If you know of any? Thanks

Roger according to my parts book the lens and retaining ring are the same as the 31 passenger lamp but the assembly is different than either the chrome or black 31 bucket. Not sure what the difference is .The 31 and 32 retaining ring is the same for the black headlamp-the 33is different as it has the V on the top. It appears the 32 reflector with parking light is different for the black vs chrome shell. Maybe Chipper can enlighten us.

I don't have photos and dimensions handy. 1931 headlights have a general "V" shape with a raised portion next to the rim and lens. 1931 passenger were chrome plated brass. 1931 truck were steel painted black. Both have the same chromed brass rims. 1932 passenger headlights are bullet shaped chromed brass. 1932 truck headlights are the same as 1931. The 1931 lenses are flat glass. 1932 are convex glass.

The rims with the "V" on top are 1933 not 1932. Headlight bodies are the same shape but have a different mounting plate then 1932.