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SoCalCoupe · 02-02-2023, 09:57 PM

Really down in the weeds but whoever restored my car used a mixture of parts. I believe the correct color for a 1941 is ivory but my dash knobs (throttle, lights, hood, choke, wiper) are a mixture of ivory and brown.

I see reproduction ivory knobs for sale at C&G Ford parts but I don't understand how to replace them.

How do I replace them?

Everything works fine and that's more important to me than 'correct' knobs. A loose knob would be an order of magnitude more annoying than an 'incorrect' knob that fits right. I've already deviated a bit from original for other reasons so it's not like these are the last 5 points I need to win a restoration award.

Nevertheless, it's mildly annoying to have two different colors of knobs.

One consideration: it's a low priced Ford Special, the stripped down car. It does use some leftover 1940 parts. Maybe knobs are one of them? I don't think brown is the right color for 1940 either though. I could make up a story but that's no fun.

42fred · 02-03-2023, 09:35 AM

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The 1941 Ford Special dash knobs are gray but have an ivory appearance to them. The hood release knob and gear shift knob are the same color. You would need to use a strong glue to hold them on like JB weld. Fred Killian

02-02-2023, 09:57 PM	#1
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 529	Dash knob replacement Really down in the weeds but whoever restored my car used a mixture of parts. I believe the correct color for a 1941 is ivory but my dash knobs (throttle, lights, hood, choke, wiper) are a mixture of ivory and brown. I see reproduction ivory knobs for sale at C&G Ford parts but I don't understand how to replace them. How do I replace them? Everything works fine and that's more important to me than 'correct' knobs. A loose knob would be an order of magnitude more annoying than an 'incorrect' knob that fits right. I've already deviated a bit from original for other reasons so it's not like these are the last 5 points I need to win a restoration award. Nevertheless, it's mildly annoying to have two different colors of knobs. One consideration: it's a low priced Ford Special, the stripped down car. It does use some leftover 1940 parts. Maybe knobs are one of them? I don't think brown is the right color for 1940 either though. I could make up a story but that's no fun.

02-03-2023, 09:35 AM	#2
42fred Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Olean,New York Posts: 17	Re: Dash knob replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 1941 Ford Special dash knobs are gray but have an ivory appearance to them. The hood release knob and gear shift knob are the same color. You would need to use a strong glue to hold them on like JB weld. Fred Killian