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Canton_Model_A's · 02-20-2025, 08:23 AM

Guys/Gals:
Trying to find the dash light for my '29 A. all the normal suppliers seem to have it out of stock with no ETA on when they will get back in stock. Attached is the link to one of the vendors on what I am looking for.

TKS

Dave

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...6668&cat=41724

alexiskai · 02-20-2025, 08:40 AM

Member “rackops” is developing a protocol to restore them, I bet he’ll have some available in the next few months.

Osage Orange · 02-20-2025, 12:30 PM

Seems to me I recall that even if the dash lights for 28-29 are available, they are replacement type and not quite like the originals. Something about the replacement caps not fitting original sockets? I've got an original socket but without the cap so I'll be looking for an original cap come swap meet season. Am I remembering this clearly or not getting good information?

rackops · 02-20-2025, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Osage Orange

Seems to me I recall that even if the dash lights for 28-29 are available, they are replacement type and not quite like the originals. Something about the replacement caps not fitting original sockets? I've got an original socket but without the cap so I'll be looking for an original cap come swap meet season. Am I remembering this clearly or not getting good information?

For the most part, this is correct. I have very few (about 12) caps and a bunch (about 40) bases. Some caps fit some bases and don't fit in other bases. I'm sure some of them are reproductions, but I also think there are variations between original pieces as well. My rule of thumb after restoring them is "if the cap fits, it fits"

I have my first couple of restored lights ready to go, but they're spoken for. I'm waiting on some parts to arrive in order to keep making the electrical fittings, but our recent (current) snowfall has delayed their arrival. I'm also waiting on new springs for the light housing, and those should be here in a couple of weeks (coming from Australia).

Here are some photos of one I recently finished. It is heading to Australia shortly.

Woodie1 · 02-20-2025, 01:12 PM

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I have a repro on my shelf Dave. Let me know if interested.

02-20-2025, 08:23 AM	#1
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 321	Dash Light for '29 Model A Guys/Gals: Trying to find the dash light for my '29 A. all the normal suppliers seem to have it out of stock with no ETA on when they will get back in stock. Attached is the link to one of the vendors on what I am looking for. TKS Dave https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...6668&cat=41724 __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor - "Darla" '29 Model A: Old enough to start with a crank, young enough to steal the show! "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club

02-20-2025, 08:40 AM	#2
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,848	Re: Dash Light for '29 Model A Member “rackops” is developing a protocol to restore them, I bet he’ll have some available in the next few months.

02-20-2025, 12:30 PM	#3
Osage Orange Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Powell Siding (near Cleveland), MO Posts: 93	Re: Dash Light for '29 Model A Seems to me I recall that even if the dash lights for 28-29 are available, they are replacement type and not quite like the originals. Something about the replacement caps not fitting original sockets? I've got an original socket but without the cap so I'll be looking for an original cap come swap meet season. Am I remembering this clearly or not getting good information?

02-20-2025, 01:12 PM	#5
Woodie1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Mich. Posts: 532	Re: Dash Light for '29 Model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a repro on my shelf Dave. Let me know if interested.