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It is becoming harder and harder to find glass at car shows anymore. The price of gas and the weight of transporting
has made it nearly impossible to take these to car shows any more. Now they are safely stored and will only see
the light of day when you request them.

We have many Thousands of Original Headlight Lenses, Tail light Lenses, License Plate Lights,
Cowl and Fender Lights for Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and Tractors.

We strive to deliver the best quality, and will advise you before you purchase
if the glass has any sort of un-desirable mark

We now carry Lots of Tail light, Parking light, and all sorts of glass
for cars up to the 1960's. Describe your needs and we will search our database.

We also carry some Bulbs and gaskets for early cars.

Check out the links in the boxes below
or browse and see if there is anything that suits you!
Check back often, I am updating when I can.

Please Read:
Keep in mind that these Lenses are NOT reproduction Glass...
They are Lenses that have been stored away for over 70 years.
Most are New Old Stock (NOS) some are gently used, all are priced accordingly.
If you see a match for your car, I would suggest that you purchase it as a spare, once these are gone... they are gone forever!
Some of these are works of art.
A fine example is a 1938-1939 Graham Shark Nose Dish Lenses, to see others click here

Currently I have Two lists of lens types available, and Two image pages..
Older cars used FLAT GLASS Lenses, by 1931 some used CONVEX GLASS.
The Decorative Flat link, are images Lenses that were used on Brass Cars, or other vintage vehicles.
The Specialty Lenses are images of dish type, or oval lenses that are VERY RARE these days.
GOOD LUCK I hope you can find what you need... If you do not see it... e-mail me! durant28@comcast.net
If that email is not working, try oldcarlenses@gmail.com

Click the links below to search for your lens!
If you do not know the brand name, e-mail your make and year and I will look it up.
I have a Guide that lists 1928-1937 cars.

Flat Glass Lenses by Size, Type	Convex Glass Lenses by Size, Type
Decorative Flat link to come	A few Specialty Lenses
Convex Glass LIST by Car/Truck Make	Flat Glass LIST by Car/Truck Make
Tail Light Glass	Cowl Light Glass
License Plate Glass link to come	Vintage Spot light link to come

Here are some of my customers cars and project cars. Link to come.

I recently aquired nearly 1500 more NOS Lenses!!
I am sorting and trying to list them as fast and accurately as I can.... Please email me: durant28@comcast.net
If that email is not working, try oldcarlenses@gmail.com, or Call 802 362-4808 with your requests.
If I can not help you right away, I will hold onto your request and as soon as I get what you need I will contact you.

I specialize in Star Durant Headlights.

WANTED: We buy lots of Lenses. Large or small quantities. We also are looking for
Any size Glolite and 7 3/4 or 7 7/8 Smith Lens

I am interested in other Specific Lenses in good usable condition for the right price, or big lots of any glass. I will make sure they find good homes!

HOW TO ORDER

BRAND and SIZE: It is not sufficient to specify only the brand name when ordering Lenses — the size must be given as well.
Some manufacturers made 15 or 20 different sizes that are measured with differences as small as 1/64!! You will not be able to mount glass that is too large for your vehicle without creating a mess. Please be careful and get the proper information to me.

If you have lenses on your vehicle, carefully remove one from the can and look at it closely with a magnifing glass. Make notes of any sizes, or part numbers marked in the glass. Also note the manufacture name, and write down line by line just as it shows on the prism. There are many times subtle differences in the wording order or the type style or size, when these were made long ago. Some of these differences as so slight, you may be able to get away without a perfect matched pair. The outer edge will be hidden once mounted. Broken lenses are good as reference too, use anything that will help you find your match.

If there are no sizes marked, measure the outside edge "A" and the prism edges "B" (see guide below). These should be measured as closely as 1/32. If you can not get a good measurement, make a rubbing of the face of the glass. Mail it to me the old fashioned way. I will try to match it.
Make a note of where the Notches are.. See the notch guide shown here.

If you can NOT find the specific brand for your vehicle, why not try a generic brand, like Alpheco, or unmarked NOS ?
I will gladly recommend a fit for you. If you would like to see what other makes look like,
E-mail me Durant28@comcast.net and I will send you a picture, to help with your choice.

I will ship anywhere.

I charge a $3.00 packing fee.

• Continental U.S. shipments
Ship via United States Postal Service Priority Mail. Delivery Confirmation required. -$12.95, some lenses are higher.
Insurance is manditory, cost is based upon value.

• Other countries, Post Office International.
There are cost efficent rates and quicker Air Mail rates, you can choose how much you want to spend.
I recommend Airmail Parcel Post.
Insurance is required (if available),
e-mail for costs.

Click here to go to USPS rate calculator

Payment must be made in US Funds.

YOU CAN SEND PAYMENT VIA:

• Postal Money Order (my first preference) available at the US Post Office for a minor fee.

• Money Orders from Walmart, or Drug Stores, or a Bank Cashiers Check.

• Western Union www.westernunion.com (my first preference for international orders)

• Under certain circumstances I will accept Paypal www.paypal.com/ (to CONFIRMED addresses only. Please add 5% to TOTAL order.),
I reserve the right to refuse paypal payments. Please check with me first before using this method.
or carefully concealed cash (at your own risk.)
Sorry, I DO NOT accept personal checks unless you are a confirmed custormer.
I have had too many problems with bad checks. It is not fair to me to have to pay bank fees.

BEFORE sending any payment, Please email me at Durant28@comcast.net for total cost and purchasing information.

If that email is not working, try oldcarlenses@gmail.com

It is a Pleasure to Help You

I hope I have something that you can use. I love this hobby and it pleases me to help you complete your fabulous automobile!!
Please send me pictures of you car, and someday I will post them to this site.
I would love to see my lenses in use, and hear about your restoration. Everyone has their story to tell about their love of a vintage vehicle... Lets hear yours!

I do this for fun, not for profit, prices reflect the endless time and energy it takes
to properly find, care for, store, and update a database containing all the information I can gather about these pieces of history.
Which are becoming more and more scarce. If you know of a specific lens application I would love to know about it.
If you are happy, I am happy

Thanks again for stopping by!!

Last Updated on 12/22/08

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