Vicky Dome Light

[biggieou]

How does the dome light come apart in the Vickys? It is oval shaped and i don't see any exposed screws and before i started strong arming it, i figured i would ask some experts.

[Vern]

It's been a while since, but I seem to recall that it comes apart with some gentle prying between the shells. There aren't any screws holding the two pieces together.

[Oldbluoval]

The glass is soldiered in the cover
But the cover just pulls away from the housing
There are “ears” on the cover that hold both together by pressure
Should pull apart

[Don Turley]

The bezel with the lens has a backing plate that snaps into the housing. Just slip a thin screwdriver or knife and pry it off. Maybe the attached photos will help.

[The Master Cylinder]

Thanks Don. If nobody else it helps me. I wonder if my round dome light is the same or similar? I see no screws. I will investigate if/when my bulb burns out.

[Bob Bidonde]

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[Don S]

Master cylinder, your round dome light has a wire ring holding the glass in place. One end has a bend in it that you can put a small screwdriver into and pry the ring out. Make sure that you hold on to the glass when removing the ring. I need the switch that is integral with the fixture. I don't see them in catalogues any more.

[biggieou]

Thanks! Got it off. It was wired with speaker wire.... Seriously.

Originally Posted by Don Turley

The bezel with the lens has a backing plate that snaps into the housing. Just slip a thin screwdriver or knife and pry it off. Maybe the attached photos will help.

[biggieou]

Bob,
I can't read that document. Can you attach as a PDF?

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Convert your dome light to LEDs and forget about the light burning-out.

[biggieou]

Where can I find a new socket for the dome light? This one is all boogered up.

[Don Turley]

Originally Posted by biggieou

Where can I find a new socket for the dome light? This one is all boogered up.

I am not aware of the socket for the dome lamp being sold separately, since it is soldered into the fixture. However, I think it would be similar to a cowl lamp socket.
If you can't find what you need, I have original oval dome lamp fixtures, bezels & lenses available. Also have a few of the switch plates, but no switches.

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[biggieou]

Originally Posted by Don Turley

I am not aware of the socket for the dome lamp being sold separately, since it is soldered into the fixture. However, I think it would be similar to a cowl lamp socket.
If you can't find what you need, I have original oval dome lamp fixtures, bezels & lenses available. Also have a few of the switch plates, but no switches.

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Interesting. I'll have to post a picture of mine when I get home. It isn't soldered to the base. It is threaded and has a fitting that screws on the base to connect it.

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[Bob Bidonde]

biggieou,
Send me a message with your email address and I will send you a copy of the file.

[biggieou]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

biggieou,
Send me a message with your email address and I will send you a copy of the file.

Bob,
Unable to send you a private message, can you send me one and I'll respond?

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[Badpuppy]

Originally Posted by Don S

I need the switch that is integral with the fixture. I don't see them in catalogues any more.

If you find one in the catalogs, you probably don't want it. Repop switches are pretty much junk. Your switch can probably be revived with WD40. Spray top and bottom openings of the barrel if it's hard to turn. Spray at the base of the bulb contact pin and work it in and out to clean its connection to the inner rotor tab. Originals have heavy brass contacts. Chinese prefer foil, I guess.

[The Master Cylinder]

Originally Posted by Don S

Master cylinder, your round dome light has a wire ring holding the glass in place. One end has a bend in it that you can put a small screwdriver into and pry the ring out. Make sure that you hold on to the glass when removing the ring.

Thanks for the info Don S.

[burner31]

Anyone recognize this dome light brace?
It may have been miss ID'ed, it does not fit my '31 4 door town sedan

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

The light wuz wired with speaker wire???? Will it play Willie Nelson music???
Bill Happy