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Pilot Ray Lights Linkage?

Speedster · 2004-04-08T01:01:58.000Z

Hello, I recently purchased a pair of Pilot-Ray Lights that I intend to repair and install on one of my Packards but the linkage is incomplete. I don't have the rod and attachments that go back to cars steering. Does anyone know how and exactly where the linkage is attached to steering? A drawimg would be helpful if anyone knows of a website or can send Image? Thanks for the help, Rick

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Replies (6)

· Apr 11, 2004

We bought this linkage about 3 years ago from Henry Yeska or Don Sommers, can't remember which.

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· Apr 17, 2004

Thanks for the help Guys, I think I have enough Info on parts needed, now.

I'm going to try fabricating them using stainless sheet and rod. I already have the clevis pins and rod-ends needed.

I now see why Pilot-Ray lights are not used on cars newer than early '30s. Since Pitman-arm moved inside cars frame, (outside frame on older cars), the linkage would nolonger attach. So I'll be using them on my '29 626.

Thanks again, Rick L.

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· Jul 13, 2004

hi, i too am in a similar fix, if you have come across any images of the linkages i would be grateful if you could let me know the link, or mail them at awi@vsnl.com as i cant find useable photos on the net. im repairing the light to mount on a 1930 studebaker tourer.thanks, regards, awini

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· Jun 21, 2007

I have some NEW photos of how these things look when hooked up If you want I could e-mail you what I have in the way of the photos from cars at shows. Just let me know. plyjordan1930@yahoo.com

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· Oct 25, 2007

I have a single pilot ray that I wish to mount on my Packard. I haver everything except the steering linkage. Do have photos of this? I also heard someone used to repro these, do you know if this is true?

Thanks, Jim Nicholson AACA, BCA, HCCA etc.

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· Nov 13, 2007

Hi Speedster & other Forum Members,

The following person has Pilot Ray lights and Pilot Ray parts, including the linkage:

James Wallace

16438 Gilmore St.

Van Nuys, CA 91406

Home: 818-785-7246

If you call - Jim is in his 80s and little hard of hearing. His hobby is restoring Pilot Rays and Trippe lights. He has original and repro. repair parts. Jim recently purchased his first computer; I don't know his e-mail address.

Grandpa

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