Don't know that these lights would fit the era you're looking for but I thought they had a cool background and were used on hot rods back then. They are not that common that'd I've seen anyway. The lights were used on the B-17 and other WWII war planes so that they could distinguish friend from foe in flight. They come in three different colors red, green and amber. Before they went on a mission a combination of lights was determined so that when approached at a distance the light combo would help identify who was approaching. This set went for $40 on eBay. They are aluminum bodied and can be mounted in the same place you'd do tear drops. Gaters
Thanks Gaters, I've seen them before on cars. Although they are of the period I'm going after, I just don't care for them much, but thanks for the idea!!
Just read the last 8 pages of this build up. The Rod looks spot on! Bloody nice score with the deuce grill, completes the package just nice. I'd have gone with the BLCs too. Less chrome is more for the look of this period, even if you go for a 'nice' paint job later on. The tyres really do suit too. Them 17" 'Stones are ace and really give the impression your 'gow' is gowin' somewhere an' fast! Sweet. Koops.....
I know you are going for a certain era.............the question I have is how much & where are you driving it? Todays traffic would almost dictate having a minimum of two lights for safety sake, even with third brake lights aglow, dumb asses are still rear ending people! Personally I like the period look of a single light, but I'd be real hesitant (read that as chicken) to run it.
Didnt get a whole lot done this weekend, was busy with house chores I did get the quarter bottom flange crimmped and rivited. Hope to get the inner braces in and get it primed in the next couple days, then start bolting everything down. I got a new filler neck on the 32 radiator (it was cut off) and got the hoses on. I hope the next update will be the final one.
Got the quarter finished up and all the new braces in. Primed and ready to go. Also got the sill plates in as well. It's all down hill frm here
Chris ''Down hill'' is GOOD, AAAHHH the U-tube question, I was gonna ask that one, but reckoned it would be cheeky!!!!!!Your Roadster is gonna be SOUP-UP for sure! Nick.
IIIIIIIIIIIIII like it!!! Is that a deck lid i spy behind the trolly jack? - I remember you were lookin & it looks like you found! Good time's ahead Hey!! Spencer.
Yeah, it's a hood top. I do have a pile of decklid parts- enough to make one so I'll probabl do that. I wouldn't mind finding a nice solid one, but this pile of junky ones stiched together will work for now.
Pushed outside: What talight do you guys like more? I am thinking more the bottom style with the plate hanging under the car. Whaddya think?? Note the decklid and panel below are just sitting there, nothing is bolted down, thats why it looks out of shape
Hi Chris: I replaced the frenched 41 Ford tail light lens that I originally installed when I built the rear panel in the late 70's. I presently have a nice early pair of Bob Drakes 50 Pontiac tail lights and coupled with my nos AutoLamp tag light and Tacoma license plate surround it looks good. I am presently agonizing over what to put on the 27 T sedan I am putting together with my pals Red Weaver and Jim Leonard. Your roadster looks great! See you and your dad in Monroe. Terry "Long Live Hot Rods" Tom Senter 1977
Chris, I will have to ask my Dad if he still has his below decklid filler piece with the cutouts for the 41 tailights. Dad, Do you still have it hanging in the garage? I love that look. It would look great on this heap that Chris is putting together. Any pics Dad?
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