pop out ignition for 1930 model A

[vetpenny]

Does anyone know where I can get a NOS pop ignition fro a 1930 model A? Thanks for your help.
John Vetelino
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[Tom Wesenberg]

Do you have the oval speedometer, or the round speedometer?

Oval is first half of 1930, and round is second half and 1931.

The late style has the steel inserted cover on the back of the head of the switch.

I actually found the late style popout NOS at an antique store about 10 years ago.

[AL in NY]

Check out eBay.com under "Ford Model A parts used"

[DougVieyra]

Check with Steve Becker at Bert's Model A Center in Denver, Colorado. The last time I was there I think I may have seen one next to his collection of 'hens teeth'.

Now the N.O.S. - new old stock - may be a bit of a stretch - like finding a stash of diamonds in a gold mine. However you should be able to find 'restored' originals with a little patients.

[pgerhardt]

Al is correct. Pop out switches appear on eBay quite often. I have even collected a few when could get them cheap. However be warned that those three little letters "NOS" usually result in big prices!

There are three on eBay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=..._skc=50&rt=nc"

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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Is it REALLY worth it, to use a POP-OUT switch?
Bill W.

[Vin-tin]

Check with Dick Crabtree. He restores them and can tell you exactly what you need for your car. I don't have his contact info but i'm sure a quick search on here will turn it up.

[vetpenny]

Mine is round since my car was made in November 1930. can you clarify what you mean by the steel inserted cover. Also what is your asking price? Thank you for responding promptly to my request.
John

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Is it REALLY worth it, to use a POP-OUT switch?
Bill W.

From a practical standpoint, no. But many of us get great satisfaction out of returning our model A's to as original as possible. Hence even tho my head tells me that I would have a better ride with 16" radial tires, my heart won and I am running the correct 21" wheels, tires with the correct metal valve stems and caps.

Although I also think it might be fun some day to go completely restomod, with modern suspension, disk brakes, a new Ford 4 cylinder ecoboost engine, and a real shiny base coat/ clear coat paint job.

Na, that was my evil twin speaking! Back to putting another coat of lacquer on my door trim.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by vetpenny

Mine is round since my car was made in November 1930. can you clarify what you mean by the steel inserted cover. Also what is your asking price? Thank you for responding promptly to my request.
John

I have a 31 Town Sedan, so the NOS popout will be used on that. I only mentioned that I found it at an antique store so you know of another place to be looking for such parts. I would give one of the guys mentioned above a call for a good restored switch, or you can usually find one at the swap meet at the National Model A meets.

The early switches are a diecast single part housing, but from mid 1930 0n they had a metal cover crimped in place on the rear of the switch. I had to remove the cover to repair a switch once, and got the job done by carefully prying away the crimped lip on the steel disc.

[vetpenny]

Sorry, I misunderstood your response. I will follow up on Ebay etc. Also, Dick Crabtree was mentioned as a possible source. Do you know him or how I may contact him? Again thanks for your help.
PS: I have 2 model A's, one a 31 restored standard tudor and the other a 30 roadster undergoing restoration for which I need a pop out ignition

[Bob C]

Dick Crabtree 605-487-7229

Can't go wrong using Dick.

Bob

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

For those people looking for a pop out for a oval speedometer, THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF CABLES. The 28-29 pop out looks the same as the early 30 oval pop out, but the cable is a couple inches longer on the 30 pop out. A 28-29 pop out will not work on a 30 because the cable will be too short. A 30 pop out is 31 inches long.

Good information that I haven't seen posted before.

I see your guard dog is asleep on the job.

[H. L. Chauvin]

One (1) experience; hence, one (1) opinion:

If you call Mr. Crabtree at the number per reply #13, you will be glad to have had the unique pleasure of having spoken to a most wonderful, Model A knowledgeable vintage locksmith gentlemen.

[vetpenny]

In regard to locating a pop out switch for my late 1930 model A, at the suggestion of several other Model A'ers I have been trying to contact Dick Crabtree at 605 487 7229 with no luck. Anyone have any idea as to how to reach Dick? Thanks for your help.

[sphanna]

Do any of you know, will the longer (31") work with the 28-29 model year? Seems like that extra inch would not be a proplem. Any reason why the longer cable would not even be a benefit perhaps?

[Rowdy]

Send him a PM. Last I heard from him a couple of weeks ago he was on a vacation of sorts. Might be patient and wait on his return. Rod

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by sphanna

Do any of you know, will the longer (31") work with the 28-29 model year? Seems like that extra inch would not be a proplem. Any reason why the longer cable would not even be a benefit perhaps?

Actually it bunches up the cable on the rear of the block and doesn't look as nice as the correct cable. My 28 currently has a repro with the extra length, and it doesn't look right with the extra inch.

[H. L. Chauvin]

I think I recall Dick saying his son, (with a Model A), lives in a different State.

Could he be visiting ?????? ........ Not sure ??????