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10-19-2020, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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Headlight switch
I have a 39’ 1/2 ton truck that did not have a horn rod/light switch. Just a empty hole in the steering wheel. If I can’t find a horn rod is there a way of making the headlights work? Thanks I’m new to these vehicles.
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10-19-2020, 12:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: Headlight switch
The original style light switch parts should be fairly easy to come by, but if your not concerned about it being original, just use a dash mounted light switch (like Ford switched to in 1940). The rod that goes down the column might be a bit more difficult to find.
The same basic parts were used 32 thru 39. |
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10-19-2020, 03:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: Headlight switch
Sounds easier than trying to find the rod. I’m not real electrical, is it pretty easy to go with the 1940 switch?
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10-19-2020, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Headlight switch
Yep, with some wiring changes.
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10-19-2020, 11:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Headlight switch
All trucks are difficult to replace the switch rod any way- no room for the length. Newc
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10-20-2020, 07:47 AM | #6 |
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Re: Headlight switch
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10-20-2020, 09:21 AM | #7 |
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Re: Headlight switch
As posted above, if you can find the steering wheel part of the light switch/horn button, it is easy to just fish a wire down the steering column and out the bottom of the steering box for a horn wire. Or, use an aftermarket horn button either on the steering wheel center or mounted somewhere on the dash or column.
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10-20-2020, 10:08 AM | #8 |
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Re: Headlight switch
Sounds easier and cheaper. I have an empty steering wheel (no horn or rod).
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