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fordman · 10-13-2014, 03:44 PM

what are all the bottom holes for on a '40 dash, from left to right?

regrets, I don't have a good picture.

thanks,

fordman

4dFord/SC · 10-13-2014, 05:45 PM

Do you mean the holes in the bottom lip? If memory serves, there are a couple left of the steering wheel, one for a fog light switch and another for a Columbia control. Another on the right of the steering wheel is for the heater switch. There are also two smaller small holes under the speaker grill for the J hooks used to mount a radio. I'm sure others will chime in.

47Merc · 10-13-2014, 06:06 PM

There is also a hole with a small hole each side for the dash light dimmer control

Kube · 10-13-2014, 06:29 PM

Please clarify exactly what holes you are referring to.
Standard and Deluxe dashes had the same holes on the bottom lip.
NO holes were ever placed in a dash (1940 Ford) for a Columbia control as a Columbia was NOT an authorized accessory in 1940. The holes typically utilized for the control was for the convertible top control. Near that set of holes were the holes for fog lamp switch.

37fatfender · 10-14-2014, 10:13 AM

Columbia was NOT an authorized accessory in 1940.
Kube, when were these "authorized" ? And what determined whether or not any product was Ford authorized?

Kube · 10-14-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 37fatfender

Columbia was NOT an authorized accessory in 1940.
Kube, when were these "authorized" ? And what determined whether or not any product was Ford authorized?

Just like today, there are items that are approved by Ford and others that while they may be available at your local Ford dealer are not approved by the Ford Motor Co.
Columbia overdrive units were authorized by Ford for Ford vehicles I believe in 1941. Perhaps an expert on 1941 Fords can weigh in here.
They most certainly were NOT an authorized accessory for 1940 Ford vehicles.
I am not 100% certain how Ford goes about authorizing any parts.

fordman · 10-20-2014, 10:42 PM

Finally I got back to the '40 Ford Deluxe coupe. I asked, what are the holes in the bottom of the dash; I now have pictures:

The main question pertains to the holes left and right of steering tube.

thanks,

fordman

40 FourDrDlx · 10-21-2014, 12:49 AM

I think that's where the column drop / column lock / ignition switch assy bolts up.
See the picture here, I think it was post #4
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ht=column+drop

fordman · 10-21-2014, 02:10 PM

Yes, I recognize the two mounting holes for the steering column, it is the other holes I have in question.

thank you,

fordman

10-13-2014, 03:44 PM	#1
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	'40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes what are all the bottom holes for on a '40 dash, from left to right? regrets, I don't have a good picture. thanks, fordman

10-13-2014, 05:45 PM	#2
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes Do you mean the holes in the bottom lip? If memory serves, there are a couple left of the steering wheel, one for a fog light switch and another for a Columbia control. Another on the right of the steering wheel is for the heater switch. There are also two smaller small holes under the speaker grill for the J hooks used to mount a radio. I'm sure others will chime in.

10-13-2014, 06:06 PM	#3
47Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 362	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes There is also a hole with a small hole each side for the dash light dimmer control

10-14-2014, 10:13 AM	#5
37fatfender Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mesquite, NV / Gurnee, IL Posts: 314	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes Columbia was NOT an authorized accessory in 1940. Kube, when were these "authorized" ? And what determined whether or not any product was Ford authorized?

10-21-2014, 12:49 AM	#8
40 FourDrDlx Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Camano Island, Wa. Posts: 94	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes I think that's where the column drop / column lock / ignition switch assy bolts up. See the picture here, I think it was post #4 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ht=column+drop

10-13-2014, 06:29 PM	#4
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,853	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes Please clarify exactly what holes you are referring to. Standard and Deluxe dashes had the same holes on the bottom lip. NO holes were ever placed in a dash (1940 Ford) for a Columbia control as a Columbia was NOT an authorized accessory in 1940. The holes typically utilized for the control was for the convertible top control. Near that set of holes were the holes for fog lamp switch. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you". Last edited by Kube; 10-13-2014 at 07:43 PM.

10-21-2014, 02:10 PM	#9
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: '40 coupe - dashboard, bottom holes Yes, I recognize the two mounting holes for the steering column, it is the other holes I have in question. thank you, fordman