My buddy "Gearheadforever" recently bought one of these, he needs to know what style/model it is so he can search for another. Can anyone help? Thanks
chad s. will know,,,,,you may need a better shot of the shape of the bucket...if its bullet shaped, its most likely a desirable 112 or a 552.....if its not bullet shaped and basically rounded, its most likely just a plain old dime a dozen spot,,,they are all over ebay if thats the case,,,should be able to find one cheap,,,on the other hand if its a 112 or 552, be prepared to part with some $$$$
looks to be a 112 from your pic,,,,kinda hard to see,,,can you take a shot from a little further back?
definitely 112s or 552s,,it should have 112 series (or 552) stamped on the tag thats riveted to the bucket..
I may have a mate to it in about the same condition. I'm too far from the house to check for a few days though.
This might help: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246960 And this will no doubt answer your questions. From Rik: http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_...cars/great_custom_idears/appleton_-_lorainne/
First off thanks for the info. there is no tag on the bucket and no holes were there might have been one. Mr 48chev if you have one could you PM me and yes it looks like the one in Bonesys picture. Do the 112 models all have the same colour and shape of handles? What is that odd shaped bracket with two holes that goes on the inside do? I have never had a Appleton before so my questions my seem pretty basic thanks.
This is a 112 era unmarked bucket. They were sold at the same time, but I have yet to find out why they were offered without the appleton markings on the bucket (stamped into the brass bucket, no tags on this era of appletons). Also, the unmarked ones only came in the very pointy end bucket, where the 112 came in 2 versions, pointy, and slightly blunt, but if you haven't seen both before, you may need a sided by side comparison to tell the difference. The bulb and reflector 112 and pointy end long buckets with no markings are pre-war spotlights that were generally offered with higher end passenger cars, like Cadillacs and Packards (hence the desire to use them on early customs). The 552 is a sealed beam, only came in the slightly more blunt end version bucket, had a shorter mounting post, and were a post war offering from Appleton. The unmarked 112 style are somewhat common, and generally go for $75-300, depending on condition. Remember, its not a 112 unless it is stamped 112 on the head! This spot just shares the same bucket style, but is certainly well suited for use on a custom. There were two handle styles for this era of spotlight in question, one was chromed with 3 ribs running lengthwise on the "gearbox" part (like the one in question, this is my favorite style), and a beige painted one with no ribs, but the fluted plastic handle was always the same. If you see one of these with a pear shaped handle, it was replaced with a part from a later appleton. Lately the 552's seem to be fetching the most money, and for good reason. Number one they seem to be rarer, and number two, contrary to modern misconception, the 552 was the spot run on most late 40's and early 50's custom cars.
Another thing that has me baffled, is the mounting of the bucket, some have the triangle shape bracket, some dont. Lorriane models were this was way having both styles. I have some S37 models with the brackets and I've seen some like yours, no brackets, not sure why? I do prefer ones w/brackets though. Chad is right on the S-552, but I'll run a pair of 112's (blunt style bucket) on my 40 Mercury coupe. Ken
I want to put a pair on my 40 merc, so I need one more 112 era unmarked pointy end bucket spotlight. The HAMB is a great way to learn, thanks for all the info. If anybody has one please PM me.
Your spotlight looks to be a 40's era Appleton.The ones for my Chevy,were listed as '46-'48 GM application.That's the reason its not stamped.
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