09-04-2021, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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black light
on 1950 ford it had black light on dash how did this wirk as on my restored car it does not work?
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09-04-2021, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: black light
never mind...
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09-04-2021, 02:36 PM | #3 |
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If it is here then it is the high/low beam indicator and only is on for high beams.
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09-04-2021, 02:48 PM | #4 |
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I think the OP is talking about the green glow of the numbers/markers on the speedo and gauges. If I remember correctly, it is a combination of a green cover over the bulbs and a special paint. i don't know the qualities of the paint, but some will come along with the answer. I remember someone found a LED bulb with a green color that gave a similar look to the gauges.
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09-04-2021, 05:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: black light
I thought is was radium paint like the old watch faces. Would still glow for a bit after lights were shut off. I could easily be wrong though. Was long time ago. It's mentioned in the 49 brochure as illuminated with soft black lighting.
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09-04-2021, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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09-05-2021, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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09-10-2021, 09:35 PM | #8 |
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Yes it is a "black light" problem; at this age the numerals no longer respond to the black light emitted from the glass globes over the light bulbs. You usually find this out after you have the dash back in and think you are done! I removed the black globes and replaced them with regular bulbs; which caused a couple of problems. First there is no rheostat built into the light switch for brightness control and you need to build a light "dam" between the signal light area and the rest of the instrument body. I also wrapped a piece of aluminum around the high beam light to act as another "dam" for this indicator. The 50 ford truck light switch uses a rheostat which also fits this car; replace with said switch for dimming ability. PIA to be sure as it is easier to pull the whole dash than to remove only the instrument head.
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09-10-2021, 10:21 PM | #9 |
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Radium is different, it is a glow in the dark product, but I think you should be able to find black light reactive paints at a craft store.
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09-11-2021, 03:58 AM | #10 |
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09-11-2021, 09:10 AM | #11 |
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That's pretty cool, it would sure take a steady hand to repaint though.
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09-11-2021, 09:49 AM | #12 |
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On my 50 cpe i removed the bulbs sockets and then with a small screwdriver push into the hole and they’ll break right apart they fall into the bottom of the speedo head and you’ll never see them then i spray painted the bulbs the color i wanted which was a red works great learned this from a fellow at a car show good luck
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