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dlevy · 02-28-2022, 12:23 AM

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 · 02-28-2022, 05:43 AM

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 · 02-28-2022, 08:25 AM

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

Rob Doe · 02-28-2022, 10:38 AM

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

katy · 02-28-2022, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnchf

My 31 pickup has a repro. It works fine.

Ditto

CarlG · 02-28-2022, 12:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Same here.

RB_Nielsen · 02-28-2022, 12:52 PM

Check out the following: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/s...A&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 · 03-01-2022, 12:45 PM

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

RB_Nielsen · 03-01-2022, 10:09 PM

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 · 03-03-2022, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

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 · 03-16-2022, 10:50 AM

Third Gen Auto might have some NOS

Dick Carne · 03-23-2022, 09:32 PM

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.

02-28-2022, 12:23 AM	#1
dlevy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 14	30-31 Dash Light 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

02-28-2022, 05:43 AM	#2
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 764	Re: 30-31 Dash Light 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.

02-28-2022, 08:25 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: 30-31 Dash Light The original 1930-'31 dash light was just a tiny bit better in quality then the repro. __________________ Bob Bidonde Last edited by Bob Bidonde; 02-28-2022 at 12:45 PM.

02-28-2022, 10:38 AM	#4
Rob Doe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 494	Re: 30-31 Dash Light I've been on a list at the two main vendors for months to get a repro. Has anyone purchased one lately? __________________ "It ain't what you know for certain that gets ya in trouble. It's what ya know for certain that just ain't so!"

02-28-2022, 12:52 PM	#7
RB_Nielsen Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 84	Re: 30-31 Dash Light Check out the following: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/s...A&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. Last edited by RB_Nielsen; 02-28-2022 at 01:11 PM.

03-01-2022, 12:45 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 30-31 Dash Light When I installed my re-pop it functioned fine. How often do you drive at night?? Paul in CT

03-01-2022, 10:09 PM	#9
RB_Nielsen Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 84	Re: 30-31 Dash Light 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.

03-16-2022, 10:50 AM	#11
VintageSpeed83 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mint Hill, NC Posts: 13	Re: 30-31 Dash Light Third Gen Auto might have some NOS

03-23-2022, 09:32 PM	#12
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: 30-31 Dash Light 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.