Just got this old light from a buddy who said it came with some car magazines from the 20's. Anybody got any ideas? I don't even see a place for wires.
Yeah, I think you're right. There's one on eBay right now that looks kinda-sorta similar. Definitely on the right track.
It's definitely an old retractable under hood trouble light. There was one that was nearly identical on the AACA site that was posted by a very knowledgeable seller. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/329521-retractable-under-hood-trouble-light-20s30s-sold/