Ernie Baily Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Hello, Does anyone have any info regarding if the hood light was a true option or not? Also, How how do I make one for my 48 Ply. I want to do a Red light to make mine "Rudolph the red nose Plymouth" since mine is Suemac Red! Thanks, Ernie Baily Quote
greg g Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 The lighting fixture for the ornaments of the period were aftermarket, sold by accessory outlets like JC Whitney and other similar places. I purchased a plastic side marker light holder generic to most gm cars, and run the 12 V lamp on 6V so it has a glow rather than a bright light. Check with your local vehicle and traffic laws, as here it is illegal to display a red light visible to the front of the vehicle on non emergency vehicles. I believe that the only factory lighted ornament was the potiac indian chief. The red would be nice with your car but might get you a citation from your local constabulary. get the one similar in shape to this one without the round gasket attachment, it is some what flexible and just pushes into the ornament and holds itself in place. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 At one time I thought about putting a light in my hood ornament. But........then I ask myself. "How many times do I drive the car in the dark"? I don't think I've used my headlights on my coupe more than 3 or 4 times in 15 years. So........came to the conclusion that the hood ornament would be both a waste a money and time to install it. Might want to consider that because that light won't show up in the daylight. Quote
michael.warshaw Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Posted October 15, 2009 where can you buy the assembly, that fits in the hood ornament? Quote
47heaven Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 where can you buy the assembly, that fits in the hood ornament? You can't...UNLESS someone here has an extra to sell of once in a blue moon once shows up on Ebay. I bought two small 12v accessory lights from Auto Zone and installed them in mine; one in the front and one in the back. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Here's how one of mine is made. Came off a car in a salvage yard, but appears to be the correct aftermarket item. Naturally, there is a wire attached - which I hook to my low beam headlight post on the left inner fender. Comes on only when headlights on low.....goes out if I bring up the high beams. THERE WAS A PICTURE THERE, BUT WAS REMOVED DUE TO CERTAIN AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS -- RIGHT GREG?? see the next post.......... Edited October 17, 2009 by BobT-47P15 Quote
greg g Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 Bob, I don't know why but that picture strikes me as the most obscene photo ever posted here. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 I see what you mean, Greg. But I can't change it since the light is now inside the hood ornament. Maybe rotate to sideways..............? Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 OK.....now here's a different pic of a hood light kit, perhaps better........ Quote
greg g Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 Bob, you didn't need to remove it, I wasn't offended, I just thought I would pass my impressioin along. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 gee Bob, you just lifted that pic off e-bay.. nice entry price also Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 Those light kits would be easy to make if one wanted one. That said, Plymouth isn't the only car that had a plastic insert for the hood ornament, or a light kit for it. Of course DeSoto also had the plastic insert one year. But........Pontiac also had one. So.........maybe check some of the vendors for Pontiac. They may be reproducing them for Pontiac. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 OK, greg - here's a different pic I have of the hood ornament light unit. Not quite so provocative......... Quote
boxer_inv Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 OK, greg - here's a different pic I have of the hood ornament light unit.Not quite so provocative......... Dunno Bob.....that one's still raising my eyebrows and makin' me smirk... Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 What's all the stink about over a picture of a light kit. I did not see that picture, or if I did it didn't bother me. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 For everyone's information, that hood light kit that was on e bay ended up selling for..... ............................................................................................................... .........$96. Quote
Skrambler Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I'm not certain that this is the "spot" to advertise, so sorry, in advance if I am breaking the rules. I simply wanted to state that I have the original, clear insert, brand new old stock, not a repo. but with the DPDC stamp in/on it if anyone is interested. It is factory sealed in plastic and never been touched. I have owned this part for many years, thought was that someday, I would own another P-15, but that has not happened. Asking $125.00. If is PERFECT in every way. Again, sorry if this posting is not legal and needs removed, I understand. Thanks All!!! Quote
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