Grif-ho Dash light

[Dave Mellor NJ]

I have a friend who's restoring a vintage airplane and is looking for a dash light like the one in this Model T forum. If anybody can help please PM me so I can put you through.



My friends are working a restoration of a 1933 Lockheed Vega. (Airplane) When it was built the instrument lights it had were as I understand it the same or similar to what was used in a Model T. This is what they looked like
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/169538.html?1289752751
If anyone has any parts or has an idea where we could find some please let me know.
Thanks,
Walt

 

[tmodelman]

Finding that identical lamp would be tough. That's a rare accessory so you have to search flea markets.

As for a '30's dash lamp, you can buy new ones in different styles, the Model T with post mount with screws or the Model A type with single hole dash mount. Both have round shades, and would be very correct period parts for that plane.

Mac's Antique Auto Parts (Model A style)

or Lang's Antique Auto Parts, (Model T style post mount). Both are about $25 on-line at these vendors sites.

 

[Dave Mellor NJ]

Thanks for the reply. I will pass along the information.