I have five of these lights but I don't see any markings on them. I don't know whether they're from a car or from some kind of farm implement. Does anyone recognize them? The black can is 6 in deep and the lens is 6 in diameter. On the top of the lens it is frosted and there is a secondary bulb, that looks like it could be used for a blinker and the bulb is clear. The yellow stamp in the last picture is on the inside of the can. Does anyone recognize these?
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Identify these lights?
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Maybe from a school bus? Tractor?
Check the brand of bulb- see if it's euro or japan or US
Might be a clue
Check the brand of bulb- see if it's euro or japan or US
Might be a clue
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Looks like they are made to mount to either a flat cross bar or top of fenders. My 36 Chrysler had similar set up on the interior parts, while the housing on my car bolts to the side of the rad support. Yes that is headlight and turn signal in same reflector.
Pierre
Pierre
Thank you for the suggestion to look at one of the bulbs. I pulled one of the bulbs up in the blinker area and it is a Ford bulb marked:
6/8 volt 3W
BB 13466A
Made in England
After doing some searching it appears they came off of a 1939 Ford Prefect. In the picture you can see the frosted area at the top just like mine. It's interesting what you can find in an old barn!
6/8 volt 3W
BB 13466A
Made in England
After doing some searching it appears they came off of a 1939 Ford Prefect. In the picture you can see the frosted area at the top just like mine. It's interesting what you can find in an old barn!
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Aha! Good sleuthing job, Watson