UNUSUAL ACE BRAKE TAILIGHT LIGHTS I NEED TO I.D.

[Joe_Materasso]

its me AGAIN, puzzled yet again, and hoping i can get the info i need here {as usual! }

this one i can't find anything out about - there are no markings on it other than the name ACE and CULVER & STEARNS MFG. CO. WORCESTER MASS. any idea what type, age or make vehicle this could have been fitted to?

as to assessing value, i took pains to show the BLUE lens has a small chip. it is about 8 1/2" high. anyone need it and/or know its worth?

thanks once more!

jm

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[Steve Braverman]

My father's 1923 Franklin has the exact same tail light on it. However, it is an aftermarket add on. The Franklin originally had no stop light, only a small round tail light. The "SLO" part of the light is wired as a brake light.

I've seen this light on other Franklins, so I assume it was something the Franklin dealers may have been selling. Franklin was big on offering upgrades to their older models. My father's car was updated with later manifolds and carburetor for increased performance, as well as 21" wheels for a more "modern" appearance. The light was probably added at the same time.

[Joe_Materasso]

hey steve -

thanks for your input - it gets me closer to pinning down what it is. i love the old blue brake lights; a good idea to differentiate between tail lights and STOP!

i hate to sell it, but i have 2 - and unfortunately no car to hang it on now <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

best wishes,

jm <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />