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WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:49 pm
by Belliott3
Looking for a decent pair of black side lamps for a 1916 T. Nothing rusted or damaged please.
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:01 pm
by Herb Iffrig
I know of some near me for sale. I can get you a link to them., or go here :
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 41a150f712
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:50 pm
by Belliott3
Looks like they both have red glass
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:56 pm
by speedytinc
Belliott3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:50 pm
Looks like they both have red glass
Original clear glass that has tinted purple over time.
It would be a shame to restore these lights.
They belong on a "barn find"
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:11 pm
by Belliott3
No restoration here: my T is true all original; I was just concerned that someone put red glass doors on them
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:31 pm
by speedytinc
Those are a fine looking set for an original T.
Good luck.
Re: WTB: black side lights
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:21 pm
by modeltspaz
Early clear glass contained a certain amount of manganese. When exposed to sunlight, over many years, the manganese begins to outgas within the glass. This event reflects light in the purple spectrum.
If the glass were to be melted and remolded, the glass would return to clear.
Friends, don't try this at home.