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OL JENNY · 09-04-2016, 05:53 PM

I've been looking at the Jeweled Dash Light Covers for the 28-early 30 dash lights, and there seems to be different choices in this aftermarket accessory. Some have only red, blue and green jewels, and some have amber as well. I assume there were multiple sources of period production, but is there a preferred setup? I know there are more recent reproductions, but I would like to find one that was period production. They are not listed in Those Wonderful Unauthorized Accessories.
I know there is no real reason to install one of these, but-----
Thanks

C26Pinelake · 09-04-2016, 06:52 PM

They cut down considerably on the light emitted to the dash! Wayne

J Franklin · 09-04-2016, 07:00 PM

You can either buy a new one or keep an Eye out for an original, I have one that also has purple so there are many variations.

DougVieyra · 09-04-2016, 11:29 PM

They look purrrdy. But after having had an original on my '28 for about a month (until the novelty wore off) I found it to be more of a 'pain in the put' than the value of the novelty merited. It now sits proudly in my 'Unique A Parts' cabinet.

Bob Bidonde · 09-05-2016, 07:53 AM

Here is an original. It has nickle plating. The jewels are red and green.

OL JENNY · 09-05-2016, 08:37 AM

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Doug, what was the pain? Bob thanks for the great picture. Thanks to all who took the time to reply. Can they be re-plated without removing the jewels?

C26Pinelake · 09-05-2016, 08:42 AM

Many for sale as Hershey. Now you know what an original looks like. Wayne

al's28/33 · 09-05-2016, 09:13 AM

mine has always been another topic of interest for on-lookers

DougVieyra · 09-05-2016, 03:25 PM

Post #5: "Doug, what was the pain?"
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Besides being more 'bulky' than the original, the risk of it 'walking off' was too great for me to want to chance. I should mention I drove (and continue to drive) my 1928 Touring Car - all things great and small have a greater tendency of 'getting lost' in an open car. The casual thief prefers 'purrdy' to ugly - "good-looking", over "adequately functional".

OL JENNY · 09-05-2016, 05:57 PM

It's sad that even in this great hobby, filled with wonderful people, we have to deal with the reality of the society we are part of. I've only had an inexpensive item walk away through an open window. I have a friend going to Hershey, I hope he might find a decent one.

Jeff/Illinois · 09-05-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OL JENNY

It's sad that even in this great hobby, filled with wonderful people, we have to deal with the reality of the society we are part of. I've only had an inexpensive item walk away through an open window. I have a friend going to Hershey, I hope he might find a decent one.

Probably not a genuine Model A person that ripped you off. Surprised they knew how to get that off though most people wouldn't have a clue.

31 Model A · 09-05-2016, 06:01 PM

I showed Sarah these jeweled light covers and asked her if she wanted more jewelry, she said NO!!!!

..............

Chris Haynes · 09-05-2016, 06:40 PM

They are always on eBay,
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/INDIAN-MOTOR...xW7gj8&vxp=mtr

Bob Bidonde · 09-06-2016, 08:03 AM

Yes they can be replated without removing the jewels. This one was. The plating is nickle.

09-04-2016, 05:53 PM	#1
OL JENNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 223	Jeweled Dash Light Covers I've been looking at the Jeweled Dash Light Covers for the 28-early 30 dash lights, and there seems to be different choices in this aftermarket accessory. Some have only red, blue and green jewels, and some have amber as well. I assume there were multiple sources of period production, but is there a preferred setup? I know there are more recent reproductions, but I would like to find one that was period production. They are not listed in Those Wonderful Unauthorized Accessories. I know there is no real reason to install one of these, but----- Thanks

09-04-2016, 06:52 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers They cut down considerably on the light emitted to the dash! Wayne

09-04-2016, 07:00 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,961	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers You can either buy a new one or keep an Eye out for an original, I have one that also has purple so there are many variations.

09-04-2016, 11:29 PM	#4
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers They look purrrdy. But after having had an original on my '28 for about a month (until the novelty wore off) I found it to be more of a 'pain in the put' than the value of the novelty merited. It now sits proudly in my 'Unique A Parts' cabinet.

09-05-2016, 08:37 AM	#6
OL JENNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 223	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Doug, what was the pain? Bob thanks for the great picture. Thanks to all who took the time to reply. Can they be re-plated without removing the jewels?

09-05-2016, 08:42 AM	#7
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers Many for sale as Hershey. Now you know what an original looks like. Wayne

09-05-2016, 09:13 AM	#8
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers mine has always been another topic of interest for on-lookers __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

09-05-2016, 03:25 PM	#9
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers Post #5: "Doug, what was the pain?" ___________________________ Besides being more 'bulky' than the original, the risk of it 'walking off' was too great for me to want to chance. I should mention I drove (and continue to drive) my 1928 Touring Car - all things great and small have a greater tendency of 'getting lost' in an open car. The casual thief prefers 'purrdy' to ugly - "good-looking", over "adequately functional".

09-05-2016, 05:57 PM	#10
OL JENNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 223	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers It's sad that even in this great hobby, filled with wonderful people, we have to deal with the reality of the society we are part of. I've only had an inexpensive item walk away through an open window. I have a friend going to Hershey, I hope he might find a decent one.

09-05-2016, 06:01 PM	#12
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers I showed Sarah these jeweled light covers and asked her if she wanted more jewelry, she said NO!!!! .............. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

09-05-2016, 06:40 PM	#13
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers They are always on eBay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-11-J...pXuKy~&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-LQQK-Vin...pTCo0W&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jewe...5Xdqtw&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jewe...5Xdqtw&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/INDIAN-MOTOR...xW7gj8&vxp=mtr __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

09-06-2016, 08:03 AM	#14
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Jeweled Dash Light Covers Yes they can be replated without removing the jewels. This one was. The plating is nickle. __________________ Bob Bidonde