Jeweled Dash Light Covers

OL JENNY

OL JENNY

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I've been looking at the Jeweled Dash Light Covers for the 28-early 30 dash lights, and there seems to be different choices in this aftermarket accessory. Some have only red, blue and green jewels, and some have amber as well. I assume there were multiple sources of period production, but is there a preferred setup? I know there are more recent reproductions, but I would like to find one that was period production. They are not listed in Those Wonderful Unauthorized Accessories.
I know there is no real reason to install one of these, but-----
Thanks
 
You can either buy a new one or keep an Eye out for an original, I have one that also has purple so there are many variations.
 
They look purrrdy. But after having had an original on my '28 for about a month (until the novelty wore off) I found it to be more of a 'pain in the put' than the value of the novelty merited. It now sits proudly in my 'Unique A Parts' cabinet.
 
Here is an original. It has nickle plating. The jewels are red and green.
 

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Doug, what was the pain? Bob thanks for the great picture. Thanks to all who took the time to reply. Can they be re-plated without removing the jewels?
 
Post #5: "Doug, what was the pain?"
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Besides being more 'bulky' than the original, the risk of it 'walking off' was too great for me to want to chance. I should mention I drove (and continue to drive) my 1928 Touring Car - all things great and small have a greater tendency of 'getting lost' in an open car. The casual thief prefers 'purrdy' to ugly - "good-looking", over "adequately functional".
 
It's sad that even in this great hobby, filled with wonderful people, we have to deal with the reality of the society we are part of. I've only had an inexpensive item walk away through an open window. I have a friend going to Hershey, I hope he might find a decent one.
 
OL JENNY said:
It's sad that even in this great hobby, filled with wonderful people, we have to deal with the reality of the society we are part of. I've only had an inexpensive item walk away through an open window. I have a friend going to Hershey, I hope he might find a decent one.
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Probably not a genuine Model A person that ripped you off. Surprised they knew how to get that off though most people wouldn't have a clue.
 
I showed Sarah these jeweled light covers and asked her if she wanted more jewelry, she said NO!!!! :eek:..............
 
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