Hot Rods License plate light for a highboy

One of the last parts I need to get for my 5W is a license plate light. It will be mounted between the tail lights on the panel below the rear deck lid. I've looked around but really can't find anything. Who sells a nice traditional looking one???

 

I like the basic one that everyone sells. Made by Vintique. Hot Rod CO? Vaphead?

 

This one is really small, thats why I like it.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...~S2KZ0PDMO720915919432a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000042b

 

On my Model A, I just used the bolts with the lights built into them-Light'N'Boltz, I think.They passed PA inspection and keep the rear end nice and clean.

Like these, but I didn't get them from here:

http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subpages/DEI_lightnbolts.htm

 

If you want genuine traditional - watch Ebay for a Hollywood light - you should get an NOS one sooner or later - 6 inch ones for 40's style, 4 inch for 50's style.

or try
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248113&highlight=light

 

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...0001&storeId=10001&categoryId=10323&langId=-1
I got the one on top right from NAPA for $40. 435W

 

Thanks Phil! This one is OEM Airstream!

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...10001&storeId=10001&productId=29390&langId=-1

 

A mid eighties mazda pickup light is close to the ones that everyone used years ago... can't find a picture. Bet you could pick one up for a buck at pick-a-part.

 

I used the Drake/Speedway Motors/etc.

 

I like this Hollywood style one from Bob Drake.
HemiDeuce.

 

I used an original I got on the bay , 1940's early 50's for cars , trailers , House Trailers and what ever , made by and marked Pathfinder.........Z.D.

 

Just like always, I'll bring one to breakfast tomorrow. When are you going to learn...............check Frank's stash first. I'm thinking there should be some kind of award when you consistantly save someone's**** no matter how deep they dig themselves in.

Frank

 

You know I'm a slow learner

 

Funny!

 

Because I DO NOT have acess to Frank's stash ...
I like to use the tag light off a AC Cobra ...



It is stainless and has two light bulbs.
It costs $39.95 @ this repro Cobra store.
Originally made by Lucas ... for a wide variety of British cars.

http://www.cobranda.com/luliplli.html

 

Man I love that roadster! Every time I see a pic of it I like it better.

 

http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Exterior_Lights_s/8.htm

This place sells two sizes of the airstream style lights.. I'm probably going to use the smaller one.

 

Cool man! Another piece of my Tudor puzzle solved!!!!!!!!

 

Me too. I like the size of that one.

 

I don't need any of their stuff now,but that's a very good site to bookmark. It's amazing what's out there on the 'net

 

70's -80's dodge van rear lite
it is not attached to the plate

i found a 60's oven door handle recently that i converted ez enuf

i do like the ones pictured trailer -rv stores should help you

plates? We don't need no stinkin -plates

 

IMHO Yankee or Hollywood are the only ways to go.

 

Used an original Hollywood light on mine.

 

These types of threads are great. So much thought put into ONE LITTLE PART that adds up to a well thought out hot rod.

 

Well, it was bound to happen. The stash failed miserably. As well organized as I am I couldn't find the light I have so Fuelpump is still on the hunt. The best I could do for him today was drag out two examples of steering columns for him to try..When your under the gun it's better to divert attention than to be considered a total****hole for bragging about your...............well, you get the idea.

Frank

 

hahahahah, nice frank!

 

apparently the award is a diversion good enuf to forget the initial plan without beinga ****hole ..
now thats a " BRAGGARTS major award"

 

Check out Moss motors. Its Brit stuff. They have things that work well for traditional cars. The triumph, healey plate light is good looking and there are even some plinths that can be modified to work with various applications.

 

The NAPA one above is the same lite. Don't know which size it is.

I'm running one on my truck that I scored at a swap for $6.


jerry

 

Maybe OT/ or too boxy, but this is off a 75'ish Volvo e1800. License plate light & back up light all in one.
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