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Bud BC · 06-04-2010, 10:15 PM

Were these an aftermarket item for 1930/31 ?? All I have ever seen in catalogs are stainless steel. Thanks, Bud.

Bud BC · 06-05-2010, 01:00 AM

I see now that Bratton's sells chrome plated die cast arms, I guess my question now is were the Ford production arms always stainless steel on the 30 and 31?

Mike V. Florida · 06-05-2010, 01:57 AM

I always thought that the arms were cast and the housings stainless.

CWPASADENA · 06-05-2010, 10:52 AM

It is my understanding that the cowl light arms on 30-31 Model As were all cast from the factory. Most were Pot Metal but there were a few factory arms that were cast in brass. All were chrome plated. The housings were all Stainless.

Chris

Bud BC · 06-05-2010, 07:09 PM

Yes, I misread the descriptions, sorry for the confusion and thanks for the replies setting me straight.

Art Bjornestad · 06-05-2010, 08:52 PM

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There was a guy named Sheldon Greenland that reproduced lots of accessories back in the '60's. He advertised in the Restorer and the Model A News.

He ran a batch of brass arms because shell casings were so cheap from Korea, He was my neighbor and quite a card.

Fred A · 06-08-2010, 09:28 AM

[QUOTE=Art Bjornestad;22901]There was a guy named Sheldon Greenland that reproduced lots of accessories back in the '60s.

I bought some parts from Sheldon Greenland in'65. He was well known for Moto Meters, Quails, and tail lights for the A. Worked out of his garage in a nice part of Pasadena. Still have some of his product, but just one of his brass cowl light arms. Sometimes at the bigger A events, the brass is seen peeking through worn chrome on his old arms, still in use. Good Luck: Fred A

06-04-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
Bud BC Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 13	Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms Were these an aftermarket item for 1930/31 ?? All I have ever seen in catalogs are stainless steel. Thanks, Bud.

06-05-2010, 01:00 AM	#2
Bud BC Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 13	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms I see now that Bratton's sells chrome plated die cast arms, I guess my question now is were the Ford production arms always stainless steel on the 30 and 31?

06-05-2010, 01:57 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms I always thought that the arms were cast and the housings stainless. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

06-05-2010, 10:52 AM	#4
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,962	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms It is my understanding that the cowl light arms on 30-31 Model As were all cast from the factory. Most were Pot Metal but there were a few factory arms that were cast in brass. All were chrome plated. The housings were all Stainless. Chris Last edited by CWPASADENA; 06-05-2010 at 10:53 AM. Reason: CLARIFICATION

06-05-2010, 07:09 PM	#5
Bud BC Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 13	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms Yes, I misread the descriptions, sorry for the confusion and thanks for the replies setting me straight.

06-05-2010, 08:52 PM	#6
Art Bjornestad Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 477	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There was a guy named Sheldon Greenland that reproduced lots of accessories back in the '60's. He advertised in the Restorer and the Model A News. He ran a batch of brass arms because shell casings were so cheap from Korea, He was my neighbor and quite a card.

06-08-2010, 09:28 AM	#7
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 945	Re: Cast aluminum or pot metal cowl light arms [QUOTE=Art Bjornestad;22901]There was a guy named Sheldon Greenland that reproduced lots of accessories back in the '60s. I bought some parts from Sheldon Greenland in'65. He was well known for Moto Meters, Quails, and tail lights for the A. Worked out of his garage in a nice part of Pasadena. Still have some of his product, but just one of his brass cowl light arms. Sometimes at the bigger A events, the brass is seen peeking through worn chrome on his old arms, still in use. Good Luck: Fred A