Brass headlights

[FrkyMnky]

Just wondering if there is any interest in brass headlights? I have been acquiring some pre war spotlights that are all brass/copper/aluminum construction. I don't have any finished, but if there is some demand I will start finishing them out and selling on here. Figure price would start around $100 and go up depending upon light and upgrades wanted to bring it up to current lighting standards.

 

[Fndirtygreaser]

I might be interested in a 5-5.5" headlight with a thread stud at bottom. The cheaper the better

 

[FrkyMnky]

Here are some pictures of some of the lights I have and how they could look. These are not my pictures as I haven't started yet, but this should give you some ideas. Also can do tail lights.

 

[Robd]

I'm interested.

 

[hard_y_rd]

Do you have a bucket that will accept a 4 3/4 inch lense.

 

[FrkyMnky]

Well I was a little surprised at so many asking for lights. I only have a few on hand and they all need some work before I could sell them. I was thinking of doing a commission base deal where you tell me you want something and I build it for you and then would pay once the light was done. Let me know what you guys think. I enjoy doing this, and these old lights are pretty cool.

 

[xskid]

Im interested, those are bitch'n lights brother

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[Soliddrummer]

Is net you a private message, but didn't get a response...sooooo, those are not pictures of the actual lights you have? Can you post pictures of the actual lights you have or PM me?

 

[Fndirtygreaser]

I want one old with patina. With a switch on the housing. Lmk if you have something like that. In 5-5.5 " range. Just need light and switch to work. And the threaded stud at bottom like first pic. Post what you got.

 

[FrkyMnky]

Ill see what I can do for you. Not typically gonna find one with a switch already installed, so I will have to put one into the headlight.

 

[Fndirtygreaser]

Send me pics of what you got to work with... Looking for particular shape and look.

 

[phillycyclocross]

I am very interested!!

 

[FrkyMnky]

Sweet, well there seems to be a decent amount of interest. I have a couple of new lights on the way and a few tail lights as well. This is the best picture I have of a rear right now. The one on my bike has a red glass lens with stop on it. The new ones I am getting are clear with a red bulb. Right now I have 2 of the Lorraine lamps I am getting ready to sell. There is a picture 2nd from the bottom up above.

Wanted to ask, what would you guys feel is a good price for the headlights you see and for a finished taillight? Kinda pointless if I start doing this and then no one is willing to pay $100-$200 for a finished brass light.

 

[ChukN8RR]

SWEET LIGHTS! What are the dimensions of the Lorraine lights and what kind of bulb/lens do they have?

 

[arcticXS]

Nice vintage lights! Will be a nice addition to any tastefully built bobber!
Your caliper stay, however....It is in compression, and definitely is pre-buckled.
I understand that style and looks are down to individal taste, but sound engineering isn't....

The stock brake stays for both standards and specials are a bit boring looking, and I am all for custom replacements.
But surely it must be possible to make them structurally sound too. Maybe in the same style as your fender stays, sort of a "dogbone" style. Then for total perfection, you could have one ear on each side, strong and possibly sleek also!

I would never be able to enjoy riding a bike, if I had any doubts about the brakes.....Just my 2 cents anyway...