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ldladyvt

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under hood light
« on: December 02, 2017, 12:12:27 AM »
Hi, we have found an under hood light (KF box but no number) with no installation instructions.  The wire with it is rubberized and has an eyelet at
one end and a plug-in at the other.  It looks like the eyelet goes to the light but where does the plug go and what is the routing?  We also would like
to have a template ( or a description ) for the placing of the mounting holes.  We want to install this on our 54 Manhattan.

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Re: under hood light
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2017, 03:41:31 AM »
The item was originally designed for use on the 1947-50 model year Kaiser & 1947-51 Frazer.  For the 1951-55 Kaisers, you have to work up a new contact point as the contours of the hood do not allow for install as shown on the box (where the installation instructions are found, there was no separate sheet).  I know about the 51-55 Kaiser thing as I tried to put one on the 1951 Business Coupe when I had it. 

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Re: under hood light
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2017, 03:20:50 PM »
Under hood lights were not offered by K-F after 1950 and they seem to have been replaced by the hand held spotlight that plugged into the cigarette lighter and has a 12 foot cord.  Rudy Phillips recently offered one on eBay for $99.00 new in the box.  K-F also offered a trunk light that is not often seen.
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Re: under hood light
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2017, 11:50:24 PM »
Thanks, we don't have any early cars...I'll move this item to the 'for sale' section.