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Old 03-12-2012, 08:05 PM   #2
markeb01
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Re: Thrift store score

Your spotlight appears to be a standard 5” Unity model. Judging by the wire, ivory grip, and wedge pin holding the handle housing to the shaft it was probably manufactured somewhere between the 1940’s and the 1950’s. The outside mounting bracket might be a universal model 31L which will work on 60-63 trucks. There should be a model number identification on the back side of the casting. The following threads may be helpful in getting it working: or mounting it on a truck:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403869

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449

The hole in the back is a puzzler. At first I thought it might be for an accessory spotlight mirror, but I’ve never seen one mounted in the center. They usually have an offset mounting bracket like this one currently listed on Ebay:



Good luck with it, they can be a fun accessory.
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