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My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:16 pm

Sometimes you score such an unbelievable purchase at a swap meet or on EBAY, that you can't control your enthusiasm and you want to tell the world. Such is the case of my recently purchased $15.00 Ford script "Bobber" light, complete with original license plate bracket. The EBAY seller was a motorcycle shop which advertised this 26-27 Ford script accessory stoplight as a "Bobber" light. Yes the red lens is broken and the clear license plate light lens is missing, but I have replacements off of Dodge Brothers stoplights to replace these with and a new replated lens trim piece, too. It'll make a dandy.
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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by dobro1956 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:46 pm

Great find Terry. Lots of folks gripe about e-bay. But there are great deals to be found.. That is a rare light.

On another note, the Rajo 4 valve head I bought from you is back on the speedster project engine and ready for "round two" of the start up process. I had a major oil leak on the crankcase and blew the head gasket on "round one". But boy did it sound good for the five minutes I was able to run the engine. Thanks for selling me the head. Its been a fun project.

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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:52 pm

Go down to the B type tail light I think it is the same;
https://www.myersearlydodge.com/electrical.php
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by Jeepbone1 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:05 pm

I’ve got a real nice one going on my 27 TT project. I really like the bigger light housing. My lens says “STOP” on the top part when lit.

Brad
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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:52 pm

Mark Gregush wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:52 pm
Go down to the B type tail light I think it is the same;
https://www.myersearlydodge.com/electrical.php
The Dodge Brothers Type B stoplight is the same except for embossed logo, but at their prices, I'll pass. I'll be willing to bet that I have more bezels, "stop" silhouettes, red and clear lens that this dealer does.


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by YellowTRacer » Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:29 pm

Blasthemy!!! putting inferior Dodge parts into a treasured Ford script unit.

Ed aka #4


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by ModelTWoods » Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:24 pm

YellowTRacer wrote:
Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:29 pm
Blasthemy!!! putting inferior Dodge parts into a treasured Ford script unit.

Ed aka #4
Yeah, but the only part of a Hall Manufactured stoplight that has Dodge on it is the body, so what if I told you I gave away all my Dodge light parts, and the ones I'm using came from Ford lights? :lol: :lol:


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by YellowTRacer » Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:52 pm

But it's got Dodge germs on it and that could spread!

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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by OilyBill » Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:04 pm

To be scientific, (which I nearly always try to be, unless I am telling a tall tale) I think the technical term for Dodge germs is "Dodge Cooties".


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by Moxie26 » Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:01 pm

Nice find! Congratulations!!!!


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by ModelTWoods » Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:46 am

YellowTRacer wrote:
Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:52 pm
But it's got Dodge germs on it and that could spread!

Ed aka #4
Hey Ed, It ain't like Covid-19.


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Re: My $15.00 Ford Script "Bobber" Light

Post by YellowTRacer » Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:29 pm

My apology, at my age I get easily confused and was thinking, I wouldn't want the Dodge strain.

Ed aka #4

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