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philipswanson · 09-18-2019, 08:53 PM

I bought a new repo headlight switch for my 40 Deluxe from Dennis Carpenter. I also ordered a new knob which came with a short shaft about 1 1/2" long. Problem is, the shaft doesn't fit the switch. The shaft in my old one doesn't fit the new switch either. Anybody else have this problem with Carpenter's headlight switches?

philipswanson · 09-19-2019, 01:46 PM

Great news! They are sending me another switch. Great customer service at Carpenters!

Zax40 · 09-19-2019, 08:09 PM

My first replacement switch was a dud. I had to get a second. It was a pain getting the shaft into either one. I think I jabbed the paperclip into my hand a couple times trying to hold the spring loaded piece down while inserting the shaft. Both mine were Vintique brand.

51504bat · 09-19-2019, 08:15 PM

I bought a headlight switch for my '54 Ranch Wagon from Shoe Box Central. It was a Carpenter switch and it was defective. The rheostat wire wasn't seated correctly so the knob wouldn't turn completely and the knob shaft wouldn't stay locked into the switch. Shoe Box immediately sent a replacement no questions asked and a return sticker to send the defective on back. The replacement rheostat is fine but the shaft took a bit to lock in. Hopefully it will remain in place. Not the best quality. I expected more from Carpenter but it is what it is.

philipswanson · 09-19-2019, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zax40

My first replacement switch was a dud. I had to get a second. It was a pain getting the shaft into either one. I think I jabbed the paperclip into my hand a couple times trying to hold the spring loaded piece down while inserting the shaft. Both mine were Vintique brand.

Vintique is the same one Carpenter sells. Waiting on a replacement.

deuce lover · 09-20-2019, 08:04 AM

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I would think that NOS ones can be found somewhere,like Southside Obsolete,All Ford Parts ,Third Generation or The Ford Store but maybe not.

barnfind08 · 09-20-2019, 10:48 AM

Ihave nos ones

v8fordman · 09-20-2019, 08:04 PM

I have plenty of original rebuilt ones. I got into that years ago before they reproduced them and then quit. Still have some if needed. Ready to install if I can find them

deuce lover · 09-20-2019, 11:40 PM

On EBAY there is a NOS in the box with the knob.$40 buy it now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1940-FO...YAAOSw5HFdPyyP

09-18-2019, 08:53 PM	#1
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 I bought a new repo headlight switch for my 40 Deluxe from Dennis Carpenter. I also ordered a new knob which came with a short shaft about 1 1/2" long. Problem is, the shaft doesn't fit the switch. The shaft in my old one doesn't fit the new switch either. Anybody else have this problem with Carpenter's headlight switches?

09-19-2019, 01:46 PM	#2
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 Great news! They are sending me another switch. Great customer service at Carpenters!

09-19-2019, 08:09 PM	#3
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 300	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 My first replacement switch was a dud. I had to get a second. It was a pain getting the shaft into either one. I think I jabbed the paperclip into my hand a couple times trying to hold the spring loaded piece down while inserting the shaft. Both mine were Vintique brand.

09-19-2019, 08:15 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,007	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 I bought a headlight switch for my '54 Ranch Wagon from Shoe Box Central. It was a Carpenter switch and it was defective. The rheostat wire wasn't seated correctly so the knob wouldn't turn completely and the knob shaft wouldn't stay locked into the switch. Shoe Box immediately sent a replacement no questions asked and a return sticker to send the defective on back. The replacement rheostat is fine but the shaft took a bit to lock in. Hopefully it will remain in place. Not the best quality. I expected more from Carpenter but it is what it is. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

09-20-2019, 08:04 AM	#6
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,300	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would think that NOS ones can be found somewhere,like Southside Obsolete,All Ford Parts ,Third Generation or The Ford Store but maybe not.

09-20-2019, 10:48 AM	#7
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 893	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 Ihave nos ones

09-20-2019, 08:04 PM	#8
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 860	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 I have plenty of original rebuilt ones. I got into that years ago before they reproduced them and then quit. Still have some if needed. Ready to install if I can find them

09-20-2019, 11:40 PM	#9
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,300	Re: Carpenter Headlight Switch For '40 On EBAY there is a NOS in the box with the knob.$40 buy it now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1940-FO...YAAOSw5HFdPyyP

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