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Coupe35 · 01-27-2011, 09:53 PM

I'm fairly sure that the spring clips on each side of the switch are to be squee in but I'm having a hard time removing switch. Any advice, thanks

ken ct · 01-28-2011, 02:19 AM

The spring clips got to be at the 9+3 positions to come outYou might have to turn the switch to get them to line up with the slots in the hole which are at 9+3. ken ct.

flatheadfan · 01-28-2011, 08:53 AM

Ken has it right but let me add a caution to it. The two spring clips are often very rusted and super brittle. So, it is not unusual that they break-off when you remove the switch. When you attempt to reinstall the switch it won't lock into position. If this happens you have a couple of options. First, use a "modern" type of light switch ('49-'50 Ford light switch which looks "somewhat "close to the other knobs) or use the broken switch. If you decide to stay quasi-original and want to stay with the factory switch, try this. Slide a chunk of hose over the switch body and then use a heater hose clamp (the modern screw type) to squeeze the rubber into the back of the dash locking everything together. I know it is a back-woods repair but, it usually works.

These switches were frail from the start especially with the cardboard insert in the back. You would think that somebody by now would have made a repo light switch for '35-'37 Fords. I have talked personally to Bob Drake about this. Either he didn't understand what I was talking about or he had no interest. In the meantime, unless someone takes an interest in making the switch you gotta improvise.

Tom

Coupe35 · 01-28-2011, 11:14 AM

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thanks everyone for replies. I want to remove so I can paint the rusted bezel. If it feels like it is going to break, I may just leave in place and paint.

01-27-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
Coupe35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	How to remove dash light switch for 35 I'm fairly sure that the spring clips on each side of the switch are to be squee in but I'm having a hard time removing switch. Any advice, thanks

01-28-2011, 02:19 AM	#2
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: How to remove dash light switch for 35 The spring clips got to be at the 9+3 positions to come outYou might have to turn the switch to get them to line up with the slots in the hole which are at 9+3. ken ct.

01-28-2011, 08:53 AM	#3
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: How to remove dash light switch for 35 Ken has it right but let me add a caution to it. The two spring clips are often very rusted and super brittle. So, it is not unusual that they break-off when you remove the switch. When you attempt to reinstall the switch it won't lock into position. If this happens you have a couple of options. First, use a "modern" type of light switch ('49-'50 Ford light switch which looks "somewhat "close to the other knobs) or use the broken switch. If you decide to stay quasi-original and want to stay with the factory switch, try this. Slide a chunk of hose over the switch body and then use a heater hose clamp (the modern screw type) to squeeze the rubber into the back of the dash locking everything together. I know it is a back-woods repair but, it usually works. These switches were frail from the start especially with the cardboard insert in the back. You would think that somebody by now would have made a repo light switch for '35-'37 Fords. I have talked personally to Bob Drake about this. Either he didn't understand what I was talking about or he had no interest. In the meantime, unless someone takes an interest in making the switch you gotta improvise. Tom

01-28-2011, 11:14 AM	#4
Coupe35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Re: How to remove dash light switch for 35 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks everyone for replies. I want to remove so I can paint the rusted bezel. If it feels like it is going to break, I may just leave in place and paint.