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hokies_86
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Luray treasure old sol lamp
Thanks to all the vendors and organizers at Luray this year - what a great event and I spent too much $ (you're welcome). Shhh don't get too big. Anyway, I picked up this old sol lamp but could not figure out how to break it down to clean and restore it. Finally prying it enough - gently - i was able to get the switch plunger out, and realized the plastic knobs unscrewed, which i did not expect. So i took exploded view pics for future reference and posted them here. Fresh wiring and tests on my ford 2n tractor - the original bulb even works! Fun little project for these hot days. Will mount on the 22 touring eventually to go spotting deer here in Pennsylvania.
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FundyTides
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
Be careful. Around here it is illegal to spot deer even if you don't have a gun. Can your T outrun the Game Warden/Conservation Officer?
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Hudson29
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
Thanks for the pics. I too have one or two of these someplace and had hopes of making a working one out of them.
Paul
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paddy1998
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
What a coincidence!
I just took mine apart this morning. Sadly, the switch is beyond repair, so I'm going to have to figure something out.
Open to ideas . . .
I just took mine apart this morning. Sadly, the switch is beyond repair, so I'm going to have to figure something out.
Open to ideas . . .
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Sarikatime
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
I bought a light similar to those a couple years ago but it did not come with the glass. Anyone have a six inch domed glass for it? Frank.
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speedytinc
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
Have heard, clock shops/restorers have all different sizes.Sarikatime wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:34 pmI bought a light similar to those a couple years ago but it did not come with the glass. Anyone have a six inch domed glass for it? Frank.
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Retro54
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
Dad and I have them on both of our Ts... you can't beat the adjustable rear view mirror on them. So very useful. His works, mine, shown here, does not yet.
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hokies_86
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Re: Luray treasure old sol lamp
worst case i was planning on wiring it direct with a new bulb & socket, plug on the end, or put a switch in line with the cord....but got lucky getting it apart.