Spotlights

I have never used spotlights before but really want to. I have a '56 Ford that I am trying to turn into a mid-late '50s custom. I recently saw these on the web. Would they of been used on a custom car in the mid-late '50s? Thanks!

Don't know how to post a photo from my iPad and my computer is in the shop at the moment so here is a description...

"1950's "A" post police spotlights"

"1950s 'A' post police spotlights - genuine Ford script - NOS - $175.00 each"

Thanks guys!

 

Mitchel did your other thread disappear before you read my post?

 

Yes, I think it may have been because it had a classified add in it? Or maybe because my computer broke and I am trying to figure this out on my iPad? What did you say in it?

Thanks!

 

The jist of it is that I have used that type when i have used spot lights and know many who have. they are not the booby look alike custom lights that get used but they are a functional spot light.

 

Thanks, I was looking more for the "look" so to speak. Do you think someone would have used them in the fifties?

 

If you just want the "look", why not use the "dummy" spots that were very popular in the late '50s and '60s....easy to install and you don't have to ruin nice stainless window moldings in the process or, if not that, cutting holes through the fender and cowl.

The dummy spots are available from a number of custom parts suppliers. Typically they are lind of bullet shaped and mimic the Appletons that were so popular.

Ray

 

Thanks, might go this rout. Just saw these in the classifieds (parts are usually hard to come by around me) and wondered if they would be okay. I am more into looks, but it is cool when the part functions as well.

 

I came up with the kind of compromise, if it's of any use to you;

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=562159

And no matter what anyone else might try and tell you dummy spots have a huge place in Kustom tradition.
Paul

 

I did a search and found a 56 Police car with spot lights on it at a show. Beside it was a convertable which also had spots.
Unity Manf. seems to be who makes them, change the bulbs for 6V or 12V.
Here is a pair you might be interested in
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-SPOTLIGHT...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c5ac66111

 

these are also nice spot lights

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=667327

Other thread

 

I've a pair of dummies on my car and am currently debating on removing them but that was before I read they were part of the '50's/'60's culture. Still might get rid of them along with the trunk effect to better the cars lines. Good thread.