37 Ford Dash Light Switch

[32Bee]

I'm trying to find out if the 37 dash light switch operates the same as the 36.
Is the knob in the pulled out position when the lights are off and pushed in
to illuminate the lights?

[terry]

On my 36, when the dash lights switch is pulled out then the lights are out. terry

[terry]

I think that was changed in 1937. So, if the switch is pulled out then the lights turn on. terry again.

[32Bee]

Can anyone verify Terry's last statement that in 37 the dash light switch knob is pulled out to illuminate the dash lights?

[Terry,OH]

The 35 dash light switch operates opposite than the 36-37. The only differernce between the 36 & 37 is the knob.

[terry]

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Sorry about that, 32 Bee. I knew there was a change made at some point but wasn't sure when. It seems more reasonable to have the lights come on when the switch is pulled out.
terry

[32Bee]

Thanks for your timely response Terry.

Peter

[v8fordman]

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

The 35 dash light switch operates opposite than the 36-37. The only differernce between the 36 & 37 is the knob.

This is true. The ‘36-‘37 switches turned the lights off when pulled out. The ‘35 turned them on.

[Seth Swoboda]

I've always been curious as to why there was a switch to turn the dash lights on/off? If your headlights are on, wouldn't you want your dash lights on as well?