Hood Ornament Light!

[Drdialtone]

Just connected up the hood ornament light - VERY COOL!!

[Young Ed]

Nice thats been on my todo list for years now and I still haven't gotten to it.

[Drdialtone]

Nice thats been on my todo list for years now and I still haven't gotten to it.

It's a small thing, but it sure does feel cool driving at night!

[greg g]

Wow thats really bright!!! I have a 12V bulb running on 6 and it just a nice glow. I might think that one that bright mught be distrating at night.

[John Mulders]

Real cool ! thanks !

John

[Mark D]

Mines wired into the parking lights so it's only on during dusk.

[Niel Hoback]

I use a small dash light size bulb wired to the ignition coil so its on with the motor.

[Greg F]

Did you guys have to buy that light kit I sometimes see on EBAY, or did you just make one up? Was kind of expensive, for such a small light.

Looks awesome...

[BobT-47P15]

They are a fairly simple item..........a bulb base attached to a little

piece of metal to attach it, and a wire to give it power. Just need

to find a socket that fits inside the hollow plastic of the ornament.

And then, a compatible bulb.

I actually used two bulbs....one behind the other, in order to

distribute the light the length of the plastic.

Hooked mine to the low beam headlights as I like to have it on all the time when driving.

However, when I kick on the high beams, the ornament goes out. Gives you another beam

indicator.

Mopar did offer that thing as an aftermarket accessory....therefore

the remaining ones have gotten pricey. But, once installed.....who

will ever know if it's real or if it's home made. If someone asks.....you

can tell them whatever you wish.

[Mark D]

Fortunately, my car came to me equipped with the kit installed. But it's a simple device to fab. An old flashlight and 5' of copper is really all that's needed. Lost count of the amount of people who comment on the hood ornament on cruise nights. I recommend that you keep the bulb at the back of the plastic and keep the watts low. Looks better with a mellow glow, and it won't melt an expensive piece to replace.

[greg g]

I bought a GM sidemarker lamp base. It is a pliable plastic molding that is meant to twist fit into the rear of the side marker light assembly. It squeezes into the hollow in the Mayflower casting and has stayed there for for the past 8 years. As mentioned I retained the 12 V light, running on 6V it gives a nice glow. I wired mine to the ign side of the coil so it on with engine.

I believe it cost me 6 bucks, plus the wire and crimp connectors I used.

Lots of way to go about it.

[Don Coatney]

I did the same as Greg. A lot less expensive than buying the kits found on the bay and elseware.

[bobostski]

I hard wired mine to the battery and put a little push switch under the dash so I can turn it on when I like. I like being able to turn it on when the car is turned off . I thougth it would be cool to get a LED Rainbow type to light to put in it so the light would change colors.

[Mark Haymond]

So someone's ride has big tires, 400 horse power, a big stereo, and in dash GPS. Big deal. Do the have a hood ornament that lights up? Noooooo! I love my little light and its little glow. I have mine wired to the P-15 toggle switch under the dash so it comes on when the dash lights are on.

[Labrauer]

I went down to Radio Shack and picked up a bulb like a flashlight bulb and sodered a wire to it then grounded it to the small plate that holds the emblem on to the hood. Run the wire to the headlight switch and it only comes on when lights are on. Cost six bucks for two bulbs and some wire. Works really nice and the bulb is really bright. No way am I paying for the orignal like on e-bay for $346 bucks that's crazy.

[Harold M]

fastened mine in with a big glob of silicone you can put it where ever you want it

[old rat 49]

Looks so good I'll take a few minutes and do mine as a high beam indicator too.

[thrashingcows]

I thought it would be cool to get a LED Rainbow type to light to put in it so the light would change colors.

I've been looking at the reproduction clear "flying lady" for my desoto, and doing this exact thing. If the reproduction piece was a bit less then the current $200 ,I'd me more inclined to do this.

[Bingster]

Who is doing the reproduction?

My '47 Desoto came with a clear Flying Lady. Somebody a few years back told me they had done a repro but it was actually not quite full size. If you end up buying one, ask if it's actual original size.

[greg g]

the problem with the repops is that they are usually solid where the stock ones (as least the P15) are hollow.

[thrashingcows]

Who is doing the reproduction?

My '47 Desoto came with a clear Flying Lady. Somebody a few years back told me they had done a repro but it was actually not quite full size. If you end up buying one, ask if it's actual original size.

They come up on E-bay every month or two. Usually just the one, and it runs for 30 days..then goes away for a while.

But interesting about the size. My original chrome one is in pretty nice shape. Been thinking of making a casting of it and pouring my own clear resin to make my own "new" one.

[Bingster]

There's a clear one on ebay now for $200.

I opted to replace my clear with a chrome one.

[48P15Annie]

Love it. I would love to do that on mine, if I can find a new lens.