new old shop light

[ichabod]

I came across this old fluorescent it was broken, bent and rusty. found I little information about it on the net, it is a Day-Brite. Built back in the late 40's and 50's. cleaned it up, converted to T8, new tombstone, ballast, lens, and paint.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Wow, I have never seen anything like it and you done a truly fantastic restoration.

Thank you for sharing.

 

[manwithtools]

Sweet! Looks great, where did you find it?

 

[jon72vega]

That is nice looking!

 

[Hawk]

Looking great.

 

[MFolks]

Used in many schools over the years. I remember when the elementary school I attended in Iowa went from the milk colored incandescent lights, to the fluorescent type.

 

[bczygan]

That is just plain Cool as a Moose!

 

[tenlug]

Well Done!!!

 

[nine4gmc]

Super cool!

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

Nice work, really cool !

 

[58Yeoman]

I can remember lights similar to that. A lot of style then...now...just a piece of metal on the top, sometimes. Looks good.

 

[Mike777]

That's a very cool light fixture. Nice find and restoration.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I remember those from school.

 

[ichabod]

thanks, for the comments, a friend of mine had it hanging in his basement. one night I asked if he ever wanted to get rid of it I would be interested. well the next weekend he went out and bought a new Menards fixture and called me and said I could have the old piece of **** light. it work out good. I might have him over for a beer and see if he recognizes the old piece of ****.

 

[countryroad82]

I absolutely hate changing bulbs or ballasts in those SOBs. Especially when you have an entire room fitted with them. They still make a similar setup and they are just as annoying to work with, just made a lot flimsier. Nonetheless good job!

 

[southalabama]

Nice save
Looks good

 

[jabberwoki]

love it

 

[plow]

Well done.

 

[c39er]

Beautiful light restoration work!
I'd love to change bulbs and ballasts in that fixture every month!!