30-31 Dash Light

[dlevy]

Hi,

I am looking for an original dash light for a 1931 closed pickup.

I am told the repros are not very good.

Does anyone have any experience with the repros?

Does anyone have a nice original for sale?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[ndnchf]

My 31 pickup has a repro. It works fine, but the switch is a pain to use. I wired it into the tail light circuit instead of the ammeter. Now it comes on whenever the tail lights are on. No need to use the switch.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

The original 1930-'31 dash light was just a tiny bit better in quality then the repro.

 

[Rob Doe]

I've been on a list at the two main vendors for months to get a repro. Has anyone purchased one lately?

 

[katy]

My 31 pickup has a repro. It works fine.

Ditto

 

[CarlG]

My 31 pickup has a repro. It works fine, but the switch is a pain to use. I wired it into the tail light circuit instead of the ammeter. Now it comes on whenever the tail lights are on. No need to use the switch.

Same here.

 

[RB_Nielsen]

Check out the following: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/searchm.htm?type=merged&sterm=ModelA&searcht=dash scroll down and notice there are two versions listed one of which is still available. I purchased the open one, and when it arrived I have so far been unable to see what makes this unworkable for my '31 coupe especially since I also wired it to the car's lights.

 

[1931 flamingo]

When I installed my re-pop it functioned fine. How often do you drive at night??
Paul in CT

 

[RB_Nielsen]

I seldom drive at night yet enough to need a thoroughly tested headlight/tail light system that includes a fully functional turn signals (that have enough modern-day CP to really light up the road) I also have a 3rd brake light that also functions as part of the turn signals.

 

[ericr]

The original 1930-'31 dash light was just a tiny bit better in quality then the repro.

I think you are right, I have originals for the '29 and the '31 and the switches
are really not made of lifetime quality.

 

[VintageSpeed83]

Third Gen Auto might have some NOS

 

[Dick Carne]

I recently ordered a '31 dash light from Snyders. I still have the original light that is original and came with the car, but the wiring and electrical are obviously in dire need of repair/restoration. When I had the plating done for this latest project, I also had the original cover re-plated. When I got the new switch, I swapped it with the new cover, but frankly was unable to tell any difference. For the price, and if you are not building a "points car", I would have no problem recommending that you consider a new switch.