Bargman License Light Parts

sunnywater
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Bargman License Light Parts Jun 11, 2020 14:15:06 GMT -8

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Post by sunnywater on Jun 11, 2020 14:15:06 GMT -8

Our license plate light is in decent condition. It is a bit pitted still but I like the character.
I saw on another thread that Lanny (Vintage Trailer Parts) is currently closed, hopefully this summer.
I had been planning to buy the repair kit from him for this light.

Anyone have an idea what I could use for the glass cylinder if Lanny does not reopen? I think I can source the LED and gasket elsewhere but the cylinder has me stumped.

Thanks!

Before polishing. Posted on Flickr

After polishing. Posted on Flickr

Gwen

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vikx Administrator Posts: 12,714 Likes: 3,611 Currently Offline	Bargman License Light Parts Jun 12, 2020 10:29:47 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Jun 12, 2020 10:29:47 GMT -8 I had always thought lab parts might fit. They sell all sorts of glass tubes and containers. Another source of ideas may be a local glass worker. They are in the know on glass...
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sunnywater Junior Member Posts: 90 Likes: 40 1959 Shasta Airflyte (Connie) Currently Offline	Bargman License Light Parts Jun 12, 2020 11:20:00 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunnywater on Jun 12, 2020 11:20:00 GMT -8 Those are great suggestions, I will try those out and report back if I find anything! Gwen
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vikx Administrator Posts: 12,714 Likes: 3,611 Currently Offline	Bargman License Light Parts Jun 12, 2020 21:31:22 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Jun 12, 2020 21:31:22 GMT -8 Even plastic would work in a pinch. It would have to be thin tho...
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nccamper Administrator Posts: 7,744 Likes: 2,871 1962 Forester- 1956 Shasta Currently Offline	Bargman License Light Parts Jun 13, 2020 3:36:30 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nccamper on Jun 13, 2020 3:36:30 GMT -8 I've wondered if using a low voltage (low heat) bulb would allow making a simple cylinder by cutting a piece of plastic off a container the correct size and wrapping it in the barrel grooves.

Post by sunnywater on Jun 11, 2020 14:15:06 GMT -8

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