Notice those square tail lights? Those are Deitz 161 tail lights and from what I understand they used to be used on all sort of trailers back in the 60's. I mean they were on everything. Now...you can't find one anywhere. Or at least not very easy.
I finally sent Tom Patterson, an avid Streamline and Silver Streak collector/restorer, an email to ask if he knew of a source for these Deitz 161 lenses. Bingo....He turned me on to a guy in Pennsylvania that happened to have one whole assembly and one lens left, so I immediately told the guy I'd take them. Will ship out tomorrow. Should have them next week.
The lenses on the trailer are in fair condition, but I wanted to have some new ones or at least a couple of spares.
Tom Patterson has made a mold for the Streamline logos that are on the front and back of the trailer and has new cast aluminum logos for sale. I'll order those later on when I start working on the outside.
So far I've ordered a new power outlet, new power converter/breaker panel, new insulation and new plywood and epoxy for the floor.
I got part of the belly pan cut out yesterday. Next week I'll work on beefing up the frame and curing some of the rust.
Until then.....
Overthehump
Does Tom Patterson have a website?
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting watching you transform this trailer.