Source for cockpit lights?

Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:09 pm

Does anyone have a source for some cockpit lights? The little red lights that go over the gauges on the cockpit instrument panel. I think they were originally made by Grimes.

Help?!

Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:29 pm

Avlite 805-239-1583

If they don't have it, it hasn't been made.

Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:53 pm

DJ try these links:

http://warbirdrelics.com/Grimes.htm

http://www.grimesaero.com/tech_support/ ... other.html

Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:05 pm

http://www.banaire.com/fixtures.html

Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:29 am

Does anyone have a source for some cockpit lights? The little red lights that go over the gauges on the cockpit instrument panel. I think they were originally made by Grimes.

Why do I have a feeling that this is going to end up in the cockpit of a nice looking rod? Sounds cool if it is.

Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:21 pm

While we're on the topic of cockpit lights...
I know places like Aircraft Spruce remake the Grimes C-4A cokcpit lamps, but does anyone know of a source for originals?

Also, does anyone have leads on grimes C-8 lamps?

Their for the L-5Gs...

Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:47 pm

Hi,

Type in the Grimes, AN or NAF number on google you would be surprised what shows up. Check Jays site http://www.warbird-parts.com/ :wink:

Thanks Mike

Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:00 am

I got 4 beautiful, new grimes lights on ebay. I used "cockpit lights" under search. These were brand new, in a sealed box, marked AUG 1971. Mine came from Ho Chi Mihn City Viet Nam!!! Leftovers. I paid around $70.00 per light. These are really nice!!!

Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:09 pm

I knew I could count on you guys! Looks like Banaire is going to be getting a phone call. And as a super cool added bonus, they have some knobs that I need to replace the ones in my '36. Awesome!

Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:24 pm

What's a '36?

Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:06 am

He's restoring a B-36? A-36? P-36? Or more likely his 1936 vintage hot rod! :lol:

Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:09 am

Oops! Yeah, 1936 Ford. I replaced the original knobs with radio knobs because I wanted the lights, wipers, heater, etc, to rotate rather than pull out. The radio knobs aren't holding up though because I had to use industrial switches that I got from a Caterpillar supplier. They have a 1/4" post, so I had to drill out the radio knobs. That severely weakens the knob and they crack. These aircraft style pointer knobs (similar to what I have seen in FiFi) work with a 1/4" post, so I think (hope) my problem will be solved.

The lights are going into "Back Seat Betty". The owner can't read the fuel gauge at night. I've posted pics before. Do a quick search.

For some added trivia... the ashtray used in a B-29 is the exact same ashtray used in '35/36 Fords.