1938 Foglight Switch

[38convsedan]

Seeking info on correct 1938 Foglight switch. Do other years interchange?
Is it push/pull or twist?
How many wire connections are on OEM switch?

As always, thank you in advance!

Steve
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[Terry,OH]

Have you looked in the V8 club restoration book? I believe it is push/pull and it is only necessary to have two wires one is the polarity and the second is the light. If you run two road lights their power wires connect together near the firewall. Best to look in the book.

[40ford]

I just use this in my 40.It lights up when on.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHH...ressionRank=16

[38convsedan]

Thanks for your response!
I notice there are three terminals on the napa switch.
How did you wire it on your ‘40?

[40ford]

I can not remember for sure.I will have to look and I will respond.

[ssffnomad]

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Here is the same NAPA switch in our 39’
I really like the fact that it is a lighted switch.
Stretch

[52flthed]

I dont know the correct answer but if I were to guess i would say a plain metal push pull switch cause thats what Ive seen on an NOS spotlight unit from 52 for trucks. Things dont change much. But this is only a guess. However I too added a twisted aftermarket lighted switch. Much handier for knowing its on.

[petehoovie]

I like it because its fused...

[38 coupe]

Are you looking for a switch that looks era and works well, or are you trying to make it "as Henry built it"?.
If authorized 1938 Ford parts are not a concern get one of the switches that clamps on under then dash in a color you like and use it. If authentic 1938 is your goal then you need to consult the 38-39 book.

[Lawson Cox]

Did a 38 come with fog lights, and a switch? I think not. Ergo, any old switch will do, IMHO

[38 coupe]

Ford offered factory authorized accessory fog light(s) in 1938, and the kit came with a specific switch. My memory is you could buy one or two fog lights, but I need to re-read the 38-39 book to verify that detail.
I don't have the correct switch on my 38, but the car is so far from being a Dearborn winner it doesn't matter.

[blucar]

As a general rule Aux lighting, Fog/Driving should be hooked up with the power being supplied by the head light circuit via a separate switch controlling the AUX lights. ie; the headlights have to be on in order to turn the AUX lights on.
To avoid over loading the circuit, it would be best to have a relay in the Fog/Driving light system, that way the headlight system would not be over taxed with the circuit draw from the two AUX lights.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

Ford offered factory authorized accessory fog light(s) in 1938, and the kit came with a specific switch. My memory is you could buy one or two fog lights, but I need to re-read the 38-39 book to verify that detail.
I don't have the correct switch on my 38, but the car is so far from being a Dearborn winner it doesn't matter.

I just learned something today about 1938 Ford equipment. Thanks for the Continuing Education Course. Never too old to learn I reckon. I know I have learned a lot about 60HP engines over the last year, building the display engine. And yes, it was 12/4/21 that I picked up the engine in Tennessee and headed home with it.

My, how time flies.