woodlites for a model a

[smuff168]

has anybody seen any woodlites for sale ?....this is my first time here, so i dont know how to post a pic of them....they are the headlites that are teardrop shaped....they also made cowl / tailamp/ fender lites in about 1/2 scale to the large ones...i would like to get a set of these...

mike

[machine girl]

there like finding gold, and if you find them they sell for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I bought a pair 25 years ago paid $800.00 and felt that was a deal.

[160B]

Originally Posted by machine girl

there like finding gold, and if you find them they sell for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I bought a pair 25 years ago paid $800.00 and felt that was a deal.

here is an old ad for a set for $3000

http://redding-ca.americanlisted.com..._20635001.html



Article in Hemmings


http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/...feature20.html



October, 2008 /Dim, Yet Brilliant, Too


Quote from Hemmmings Article

"Owners of Full Classics and street rod builders alike covet the Woodlite, but if you're in the market for a set, you should be prepared for a lengthy wait that ends with the writing of a hefty check. Chuck Konesky of Elma, New York, who buys, restores and sells Woodlites, said he has found four pairs in two years of searching. The cost for a fully restored pair, complete with replating, "would probably be in the $3,500 range," he said. At that price, they'll do everything but light the road ahead."

[Mike V. Florida]

Ugly lights!

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Ugly lights!

I have to agree with Mike on that, and that's why I didn't buy a mint pair from the antique shop in S.D. for $300 back in the late 70's.

Anyone remember Tinkertown, just west of Watertown, S.D. on highway 212? They even had a Duesenberg in the late 70's for $10,000. That was by far the best antique shop I'd ever seen, but after the husband died about 1980 or so, the wife had an auction, and that was the last of it.

[ronn]

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TOM,
A Duesy in the late 70's for 10k?

you missed your lottery ticket..........

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by ronn

TOM,
A Duesy in the late 70's for 10k?

you missed your lottery ticket..........

Yes, I sure did, but also I didn't have that kind of money either.
I should have taken out a loan.

[P.S.]

Here is a full set of 4 for sale-http://glasgow.en.craigslist.co.uk/ptd/4482488612.html

[mshmodela]

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.



Maybe this works?


I guess my vision must be poor... which is really is... 20/700 uncorrected... 20/45 corrected.

[1931 flamingo]

I've seen new reproductions being offered. I believe the ad was in Street Rodder magazine, 6mo to a year ago.
Paul in CT As others have said, very pricey!

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Yes, I sure did, but also I didn't have that kind of money either.
I should have taken out a loan.

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Ugly lights!

I agree with you Mike !
Wayne

[Tom Wesenberg]

I'm at French Lick now and when I looked at all the parts at the swap meet today I came across a part made by Woodlight. I don't recall if the part was old turn signals or outside mirrors. I'll try to remember to carry my camera tomorrow and take a picture of the parts if it's still there.

[Arlen]

I normally see a pair at Hershey. At least $1000. Never seen any on an A. Model A people are too cheap

[smuff168]

yes, i know they are high $$$$$$$, but im still looking, i tried to deal with the guy on that set in glasgow, but he wont send them over here....and i would have bought them for sure.

mike

[smuff168]

btw, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder !...LOL.....

mike

[bikejunk]

their is allways a pair or 2 at hershey 1,000- 2000 range un restored good luck

[smuff168]

Thanks bike junk !...I guess a road trip to hershey is in the offing...

[swo4rd]

Tom, my Uncle sold my grandfather's roadster 31 J Duesenburg Roadster for $8800 in 1982. My cousins and I have it spotted and are waiting for a well placed death to get it back into the garage. It has not had a Concourse restoration and is sitting in the garage of the third owner not being driven. Peppo's car did not have Woodlites, but those lights were considered "spiffy".

[Mikeinnj]

" a well placed death " ...... ?

[C26Pinelake]

What could a well placed death, possibly mean ?
Wayne