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50droptop · 09-08-2022, 12:17 PM

Guys,

I would like to look into using a 1949 Ford (keyed) steering wheel on my 1936 Ford 5W couple with the original steering column and upgraded 1937 steering box. To do this conversion, I know I will need to:

- use horn wire instead of horn rod
- add headlight switch to dash
- incorporate headlight dimmer switch (not sure if the original starter switch hole can be used)
- add wiring from existing switch (at bottom of steering box) to new headlight & dimmer switch

My questions are:

- Has anyone had any experience with this conversion?
- In reviewing the '36 switch (the one that goes in the steering box), does anyone know which terminals have power when the switch is turned on?
- Are certain terminals on the '36 switch (again, the one at the steering box) hot all the time?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

09-08-2022, 12:17 PM	#1
50droptop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 250	Steering wheel swap - 1936 Ford 5W coupe Guys, I would like to look into using a 1949 Ford (keyed) steering wheel on my 1936 Ford 5W couple with the original steering column and upgraded 1937 steering box. To do this conversion, I know I will need to: - use horn wire instead of horn rod - add headlight switch to dash - incorporate headlight dimmer switch (not sure if the original starter switch hole can be used) - add wiring from existing switch (at bottom of steering box) to new headlight & dimmer switch My questions are: - Has anyone had any experience with this conversion? - In reviewing the '36 switch (the one that goes in the steering box), does anyone know which terminals have power when the switch is turned on? - Are certain terminals on the '36 switch (again, the one at the steering box) hot all the time? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.