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10-27-2007, 05:46 PM
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Wooden drop lights
Hi all my name is chris. I got the nick name Big red C a few years ago. I use it for everything now on line. I hope I'm not being a pest by posting so much. I have this stuff I think is neat, most people cold care less. I'm hoping you guys like it. 
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10-27-2007, 05:48 PM
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Porcelian wire nut no metal, and chase nipple with bake a light bushing. 
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10-27-2007, 05:51 PM
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10-27-2007, 06:03 PM
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Neat stuff.
That porcelain bushing is called a "Federal Bushing".
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10-27-2007, 06:11 PM
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If we sweep the past under the rug don't we loose some of what we are made of ? I like the old stuff, that's the only thing I miss not working in NYC any longer, I used to see and upgrade things that looked like they came over on the boat right after the Mayflower.
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10-28-2007, 06:22 AM
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Thats some cool old stuff big red. I enjoy seeing the stuff from the 'old days' very much. By the way, Big red is a nickname that has a special spot in my heart, as it is the nickname of my truck. I was in reno a few months ago and found a soda named big red - had to take a pic of it. Heres a pic of my trucks. As you could tell.. im a chevy guy.
~Matt
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10-28-2007, 09:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOOL_5150
Thats some cool old stuff big red. I enjoy seeing the stuff from the 'old days' very much. By the way, Big red is a nickname that has a special spot in my heart, as it is the nickname of my truck. I was in reno a few months ago and found a soda named big red - had to take a pic of it. Heres a pic of my trucks. As you could tell.. im a chevy guy.
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Miscalculate on the backing up and tap that light post off to the side or what?
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10-28-2007, 03:08 PM
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Nice trucks. I like red. 
Last edited by bigredc222; 10-28-2007 at 03:11 PM.
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10-28-2007, 03:09 PM
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and Fords. 
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10-28-2007, 03:48 PM
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How about license plates???
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10-28-2007, 06:48 PM
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That's a great plate.
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10-28-2007, 10:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkiller
Miscalculate on the backing up and tap that light post off to the side or what?
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No. That light was installed [DIY] from the last owner. He was an HVAC guy that thought he was also an electrician. The bushes really are the only thing holding it up. It works and its on a GFI, so I havent really worried about it. It is wired with romex in plumbing style pvc fittings. 
~Matt
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10-29-2007, 12:27 PM
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Keep posting the old 'stuff'. I like it a lot and have bits of my own that I drool over.
The better years have gone to collect smaller things that were in use prior to upgrades. I suppose much that was installed in the 20's was replaced in the 50's. I still come accross family run workshops though that are still using motors (often dc - from the 1900's) and the origional starters etc.
Frank
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10-29-2007, 07:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOOL_5150
No. That light was installed [DIY] from the last owner. He was an HVAC guy that thought he was also an electrician. The bushes really are the only thing holding it up. It works and its on a GFI, so I havent really worried about it. It is wired with romex in plumbing style pvc fittings.
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Gotta love it.
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10-30-2007, 06:36 PM
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Maybe an addon for Vintage Electrical items could be added to the forum? I LOVE to look over older vintage items. Brings the past a little closer to modern day. Kewl stuff Big Red. And Tool 5150 here in Indiana Big Red Pop is common. It's got a strawberry tang and have put more than a few down my neck over the years.
Ok Ok ya'll just laugh your butts off now. We have a vintage items area. I typed before I looked, sue me!! You lose ya wouldn't get much! LoL
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Last edited by WireNut; 10-30-2007 at 06:38 PM.
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12-29-2007, 12:15 AM
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You can still get those wire nuts, I use them to rewire theatrical lighting fixtures that get blazing hot. Then insulate them with 3M glass tape.
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12-29-2007, 10:36 AM
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You can get the porcelin wire nuts at appliance parts stores also. They are used on replacement burner plugs.
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01-25-2008, 10:15 PM
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fyi
big red invented in waco tx 1937
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