Installing Appleton Spotlights
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The ones that I have installed and have seen installed all have the “friction” nut with the two arms with screw holes coming off it to secure it to the garnish moulding.
The directions that came with my Casco light calls it the “Interior Escutcheon” bracket. This bracket is also the part that seems to be missing from many of the vintage spotlight the we see for sale.
TorchieThanks for that Torchie! That seems to be borne out in the majority of the images I could find (amazing how few pics of the interior mounting seem to be around). Luckily I have those pieces – although one has been mangled. For the record I was given one Guide model S18 (without the mirror), and found another on ebay after a long search. They are both in excellent condition and have a very nice cone shape similar to the style used on the early customs. I had been hoping to find some five inch sealed beams to make an easy conversion to 12 volt, but the lamps listed at 5 inches are never exactly 5.. I hate to start removing lens from reflector just to upgrade the bulb as the brass is crimped to secure the lens.
Dave
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Here is one of the Spots. I think the shape is pleasing and, a bit nicer than many..
Dave
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Good looking spot Dave.
I looked at the Guide 18’s as well as I too like the shape of the light housing.
Not sure why I settled on the Casco instead. Most likely the price.LOL
I just picked up another Casco for parts in case I need any. It is not in as good of shape as the first one but the handle is real nice.
Still looking for another one for the other side in case I run two. But I am in no hurry.
TorchieOkay fellas, I’m going to embarrass myself with this question, but.. what keeps a spotlight from spinning within the two brackets? I installed my first spot and although I have mounted the exterior bracket and the interior “friction nut” or “interior escutcheon” to the “A” pillar, the whole kit and kaboodle is left to rotate around inside the brackets.. What on earth is meant to keep everything from spinning? I’m stumped..!
Dave
p.s. The lamp housing sleeve does not lock into the bracket – it just fits flush.
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Thanks guys!! I should have known it would be a fairly simple thing.. If I had looked closer I’d have realized the threads taper and cinch down as the nut is tightened. On to the next problem!! Heh, heh!
Dave
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A new company in the US is offering reproduction handles for the Appleton S-112 as well as the S-552 Spotlights.
The company is called Poly Kings, they are offering their product on EBAY. Or you can order them thru Kevan Slege who is the only authorized sales point for these. It is also possible to place special orders in custom colors according to Kevan Sledge. For more info please contact Poly Kings thru ebay, or get in touch with Kevan Sledge on Instagram.
The Handles for the S-112 are sold for $125 a set. The S-552 set sells for $135.- (Both prices includes shipping in the US).
Kevan Sledge has this to say about the handles: ” They are absolutely the best quality reproduction you can get, made by Poly King. Most of these are one off colors and they all look stunning! There are a few other colors available, but not pictured so Dm me if you’re looking for something different that pictured. $125 shipped for 112 handles and $135 shipped for 552 handles.”
Appleton S-112 handles in swirl as well as solid colors.
Appleton S-552’s
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A few more new offerings from Poly Kings. These are available on Ebay, directly from Chris who creates them , or by contacting kevan Sledge on Instagram.
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