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by **mcha9797** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:09 pm

Ok, help me here, I'm wondering what the tag say's and it would have to be removed before the signal is media blasted. Would a little paint remover on the tag, reveal the info on it without destroying the tag. I've read previous threads on restoring ID tags, I'm sure this tag will be a candidate for a restore.

by **LarryC39** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:07 pm

Original color was green or black. 1932-1935 at least, I think they were manufactured until 1937 though. Typical lenses were Holophane (command optional) or diffusing non command.

by **mcha9797** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:52 pm

Thanks for the info Larry, like I said before, the archive wasn't working for me. The original color could be black, or dark green, it's hard to tell. This signal is going to be a fun restore, wow early 30's on this signal. :2Cool:

I'm still a bit of a newbie with a lot of questions, but I have the knowledge of all the members to help fill in the blanks.... Thank You!!! :hello:

by **Magnetboy** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:15 pm

That is a nice light Mark. I was hoping you were going to be able to get it. :thumbsup:

by **Crunge98** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:29 pm

Mark,
Is the visors steel? They also came with anoth ge lense like what is in mine. The Tetris lense!

by **mcha9797** on Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:38 pm

Looks like thick aluminum visors, and I assume the spiderwebs were original also.

by **mcha9797** on Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:37 pm

I was able to strip the paint off of the ID tag today. This tag has 6 characters in the serial/model number, is this number significant to the age of the signal. I noticed the picture that Easy posted of his Novalux ID tag has 9 characters. Could I assume that 6 characters would indicate an older signal compared to the one with 9 :scratch:

by **Magnetboy** on Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:18 pm

mcha9797 wrote:I was able to strip the paint off of the ID tag today. This tag has 6 characters in the serial/model number, is this number significant to the age of the signal. I noticed the picture that Easy posted of his Novalux ID tag has 9 characters. Could I assume that 6 characters would indicate an older signal compared to the one with 9

I have an older, high hinge 3 door Novalux which contradicts your theory. My ID plate has a 9 number serial number.

by **mcha9797** on Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:33 pm

MB, do you know what year they switched from the high hinge, to the one like I have?? Your signal has a different style tag.

by **Magnetboy** on Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:36 pm

mcha9797 wrote:MB, do you know what year they switched from the high hinge, to the one like I have?? Your signal has a different style tag.

Sorry, but I don't know. I'm not up on my GE history. :No:

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