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Joe Immler 08-24-2020 02:24 PM

1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

I need a dash light dimmer switch for my 1941 Ford Coupe. Shopped around various suppliers and found out that the 1941 was a "one only." None available.
Does anyone have one?

JSeery 08-24-2020 02:31 PM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

Did you check with the NOS guys?

drolston 08-24-2020 02:37 PM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

Bypassed dimmer on my '41. At full bright the instruments are still hard to read at night. The instrument faces are a darkish gold and in dim light the red needles have very little contrast. I think maybe the later model year '41s had white needles, which might show up better.

drolston 08-24-2020 04:42 PM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

I have one. It is a reproduction of dubious quality. PM me.

Joe Immler 08-24-2020 07:05 PM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

drolston Bypassing is a good suggestion. My '41 has all white needles. I don't drive very much in the dark but Fall is coming. Not to mention I am an old guy and these bright LEDs coming at me are blinding.

fortyonerag 08-25-2020 08:08 AM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

Ford for 41 had the new 'what the heck is going on?' (Tm) gage cluster. I'm pretty sure there is literature around some place.

I have white needles faded to ivory/grey. Mine can't get much more low vis, but I love the layout

Time for a rebuild I guess.

35fordtn 08-25-2020 11:34 AM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

We've likely got the switch NOS

Joe Immler 08-25-2020 11:37 AM

Re: 1941 Ford dash light dimmer switch
 

35fordtn I am interested. Please email me [email protected]
Thank you


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