1986F150Six Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-1981-1982-FORD-TRUCK-RETRACTABLE-UNDER-HOOD-LIGHT-E1TB-15550-AA/283528939859?fits=Year%3A1980%7CModel%3AF-100%7CMake%3AFord&epid=1027940134&hash=item4203a44953:g:MWcAAOSwFVFdE9LH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 They're fairly common in JYs in 80s-90s Jeep Cherokees (without the Ford logo, and with a Jeep connector). But most of the used ones are missing the globe because the tiny retainer fingers break off; or because the rare bulb is replaced with a larger one that melts the globe. And it's common for the wire to get twisted or dirty, fouling the automatic rewind mechanism. https://supermotors.net/getfile/71664/thumbnail/reellight1.jpg So that's really a deal of a price for a NOS one. First thing I'd do is put an LED in it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fords4life Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 They're fairly common in JYs in 80s-90s Jeep Cherokees (without the Ford logo, and with a Jeep connector). But most of the used ones are missing the globe because the tiny retainer fingers break off; or because the rare bulb is replaced with a larger one that melts the globe. And it's common for the wire to get twisted or dirty, fouling the automatic rewind mechanism. https://supermotors.net/getfile/71664/thumbnail/reellight1.jpg So that's really a deal of a price for a NOS one. First thing I'd do is put an LED in it, though. Well, did anyone here get this one? I bid on it, but it went higher than I'd like to pay. Sold for $60 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 They're fairly common in JYs in 80s-90s Jeep Cherokees (without the Ford logo, and with a Jeep connector). But most of the used ones are missing the globe because the tiny retainer fingers break off; or because the rare bulb is replaced with a larger one that melts the globe. And it's common for the wire to get twisted or dirty, fouling the automatic rewind mechanism. https://supermotors.net/getfile/71664/thumbnail/reellight1.jpg So that's really a deal of a price for a NOS one. First thing I'd do is put an LED in it, though. Hey Steve - what led do you put in this one? I remember looking a few months ago but wasn't confident on which would fit. I was thinking the original was something like a GE 50 (could be way off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Hey Steve - what led do you put in this one? I remember looking a few months ago but wasn't confident on which would fit. I was thinking the original was something like a GE 50 (could be way off). Anything that you can fit. I wouldn't use the original bulb socket, except maybe as a mounting post. I'd pull the wiring up through the base (because it fits the reel, and has a useful magnet), solder it directly to the LED, and glue the LED to the socket or plastic base. But I got mine before LEDs were common, so they have good original-type (described in that caption) bulbs in them. When those start burning out, I'll start looking for LEDs - maybe the one YOU recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Anything that you can fit. I wouldn't use the original bulb socket, except maybe as a mounting post. I'd pull the wiring up through the base (because it fits the reel, and has a useful magnet), solder it directly to the LED, and glue the LED to the socket or plastic base. But I got mine before LEDs were common, so they have good original-type (described in that caption) bulbs in them. When those start burning out, I'll start looking for LEDs - maybe the one YOU recommend! Haha it may be awhile - ever since I had issues finding a direct fit led (socket and height) I've been pulling the bulbs when I find them in the jy so I should be good for a few years ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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