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Wire "W" clips to retain lamp reflectors and lenses go way back in use into the 20s, maybe earlier. Easy enough to make but fortunately they are still available in quite a few sizes. Restoration Specialties or Restoration Supply still has them. This particular one is for the 33-34 Packard "Solar" lamps, and perhaps earlier.

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Thanks for the advice on the clips. I actually bought one replacement lens on ebaY - it came with the bezel and clips. I see the VERY distinct advantage; that's why I'm considering the bucket change.

Thanks to all for you advice/help on this. Asking "the man who owns one" remains a truism!

Thanks. The Canadian bezels have no clips, the lens is literally held in place by the spring pressure from the reflector. Seems like you hit one bump, and there goes the lens. No gasket, padding, all kinds of reasons to go to US buckets/bezels.