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Hidding side light hole on Booth

Started by darticus, October 18, 2017, 07:06:00 AM

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darticus

Anyone use a good technique to hide the hole on the side of the booth where the rectangular light was mounted. That hole looks terrible and I can't find the original light to cover it. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks Ron

HarrySmith

Maybe a sign? Repro Bell System signs can be had cheap and would cover it nicely!
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

darticus

Quote from: HarrySmith on October 18, 2017, 07:18:45 AM
Maybe a sign? Repro Bell System signs can be had cheap and would cover it nicely!
Thanks Harry
I'll have to check out whats available. Maybe there is something I don't have to screw in , maybe hang? Thanks Ron

RB

If you are interested in keeping a lite there, it would not have to be original...
any low profile lite assy would look nice there.
I'm thinkin of the small wall lites that used to be on the wall in a booth at a bar...
some plain shade, or maybe a stained glass, or even a globe would look ok there.
be creative :D

HarrySmith

Quote from: darticus on October 18, 2017, 07:37:01 AM
Thanks Harry
I'll have to check out whats available. Maybe there is something I don't have to screw in , maybe hang? Thanks Ron

Yeah, an old yellow pages ad would be appropriate there I think.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

darticus

Great maybe a nice light with a phone book might be nice. Nice thought. Thanks Ron

TelePlay

Quote from: HarrySmith on October 18, 2017, 07:18:45 AM
Maybe a sign? Repro Bell System signs can be had cheap and would cover it nicely!

Doesn't have to be a telephone related sign. Since the booth could have been anywhere, an appropriate sign for a hotel, theater or any other old or period sign that would be used for any purpose in those buildings would work.

Sign choice is limited to imagination, desire and price willing to be paid.

This is a bit plain but would work (6" x 12" at $14). So many to choose from.

     https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOBBY-Metal-Tin-Sign-LEFT-ARROW-Vintage-4-Drive-In-Movie-Theatre-Hotel-Motel-/382240422038

HarrySmith

Quote from: TelePlay on October 18, 2017, 10:50:39 AM
Doesn't have to be a telephone related sign. Since the booth could have been anywhere, an appropriate sign for a hotel, theater or any other old or period sign that would be used for any purpose in those buildings would work.

Sign choice is limited to imagination, desire and price willing to be paid.

This is a bit plain but would work (6" x 12" at $14). So many to choose from.

     https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOBBY-Metal-Tin-Sign-LEFT-ARROW-Vintage-4-Drive-In-Movie-Theatre-Hotel-Motel-/382240422038


Great idea! Good thinking!
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

darticus

Nice thought! Good sign! Think I have some great ideas now. Thanks Ron

rdelius


darticus

Quote from: rdelius on October 18, 2017, 02:14:35 PM
I still have a light for this
I know, but you didn't email me a price. I don't know how long you will be in transit for. Your the one I need. Thanks Ron

Fleetcmat


darticus

Quote from: rdelius on October 18, 2017, 02:14:35 PM
I still have a light for this
Waiting to here from you. Was trying to get it for
Christmas. Did you finish you move yet? Ron

Doug Rose

#13
Here is exactly what you need at a real nice price.....Doug

https://tinyurl.com/ycu5vwoy
Kidphone

Payphone installer

Light is on ebay right now,these are not hard to find.