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wspiker · 05-02-2015, 10:27 AM

As most of you know, when a radio is installed in a '40 Ford, a shorter cigar lighter socket is required. Otherwise, the longer socket will interfere with the radio install. Does anyone know where a short socket can be purchased, i.e. any condition? Thanks.

Kube · 05-02-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wspiker

As most of you know, when a radio is installed in a '40 Ford, a shorter cigar lighter socket is required. Otherwise, the longer socket will interfere with the radio install. Does anyone know where a short socket can be purchased, i.e. any condition? Thanks.

On occasion these are offered on eBay. A NOS one typically sells in the neighborhood of $50. They are not reproduced.

fordor41 · 05-02-2015, 10:35 PM

May be able to find a 12V "power point" from a newer car to install, especially if you don't use the lighter or modify a longer lighter for looks.

Terry,OH · 05-03-2015, 05:37 AM

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The well is not all that short but the wire on the rear does attach at right angle to the body.

05-02-2015, 10:27 AM	#1
wspiker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 190	'40 Ford cigar lighter socket As most of you know, when a radio is installed in a '40 Ford, a shorter cigar lighter socket is required. Otherwise, the longer socket will interfere with the radio install. Does anyone know where a short socket can be purchased, i.e. any condition? Thanks.

05-02-2015, 10:35 PM	#3
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,516	Re: '40 Ford cigar lighter socket May be able to find a 12V "power point" from a newer car to install, especially if you don't use the lighter or modify a longer lighter for looks.