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zoegrant · 02-02-2018, 11:35 PM

Does anyone know if the vendors make a repo of the dash panel light switch ?
Or where could I get an original one ??
The tabs that hold the panel light switch into the dash are broken off.
Any suggestions ?

Terry,OH · 02-03-2018, 07:21 AM

They are not remade. The 35 works differently than the 36 or the 37 (same except the knob). May try a couple small dabs of RTV to secure the switch to the dash. Used originals often do not work but sometimes inserting a piece of plastic between the two electrical terminals will restore operation.

deuce lover · 02-03-2018, 07:34 AM

They are not reproduced and hard to find.They do turn up on EBAY occasionally .Might help to post an ad on this site or the V8 club site.

zoegrant · 02-03-2018, 01:37 PM

Thanks to all...

deuce lover · 02-03-2018, 01:45 PM

If yours only has the tabs broken off you might try to find a way to repair it.

slowforty · 02-03-2018, 01:54 PM

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Is this the dimmer switch for the dash lights.Mine was working poorly so i just connected the wires together and now the dash lights are brighter.

John Gibson · 02-03-2018, 06:43 PM

I have a 200 Joule laser welder and I can repair it with new tabs.
John

zoegrant · 02-03-2018, 08:48 PM

John...I never thought of using a lazer welder...my son has one...thanks

mrtexas · 02-03-2018, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Gibson

I have a 200 Joule laser welder and I can repair it with new tabs.
John

Really? Very pricey for a welder. What do you use it for?

John Gibson · 02-04-2018, 09:44 AM

Laser welders are used in the dental industry, jewelry industry, aero-space, etc. they will weld almost anything on a small scale. Superb on stainless steel.
John

[email protected] · 02-04-2018, 02:32 PM

I have a similar problem in a 37 Ford Woody Wagon... the instrument light switch/dimmer on the dash sometimes gets very hot and starts to smoke... NOT GOOD! Haven't been able to find a replacement switch anywhere. I would really appreciate some suggestions - either how to repair this one, where to find a replacement switch, or an alternative solution.
Photo attached.
THANKS! Bill

mrtexas · 02-04-2018, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I have a similar problem in a 37 Ford Woody Wagon... the instrument light switch/dimmer on the dash sometimes gets very hot and starts to smoke... NOT GOOD! Haven't been able to find a replacement switch anywhere. I would really appreciate some suggestions - either how to repair this one, where to find a replacement switch, or an alternative solution.
Photo attached.
THANKS! Bill

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Terry,OH · 02-04-2018, 04:57 PM

kuipers: Looks like an original dash light switch which is not a dimmer. Most likely gets hot due to poor electrical contacts inside the switch. Try the suggestion I made above.

zoegrant · 02-05-2018, 08:40 AM

Thanks for everyones suggestions......

Billbob 412 · 02-05-2018, 05:10 PM

Why would anybody want to turn their dash lights off. If your switch doesn't work just bypass it.Mine worked when i installed it 20 years ago but i haven't had a reason to try it Lately so it might not work now

blucar · 02-06-2018, 12:43 PM

The original dash light switch on the '36 Ford is not a dimmer, it is off/on only.
If you have ever driven a 'thirty model" Ford on the open highway at night, you will appreciate the off/on feature of the dash lights, the glare from the dash lights can be very annoying.

02-02-2018, 11:35 PM	#1
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Panel light switch for 36 coupe Does anyone know if the vendors make a repo of the dash panel light switch ? Or where could I get an original one ?? The tabs that hold the panel light switch into the dash are broken off. Any suggestions ?

02-03-2018, 07:21 AM	#2
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe They are not remade. The 35 works differently than the 36 or the 37 (same except the knob). May try a couple small dabs of RTV to secure the switch to the dash. Used originals often do not work but sometimes inserting a piece of plastic between the two electrical terminals will restore operation.

02-03-2018, 07:34 AM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe They are not reproduced and hard to find.They do turn up on EBAY occasionally .Might help to post an ad on this site or the V8 club site.

02-03-2018, 01:37 PM	#4
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe Thanks to all...

02-03-2018, 01:45 PM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe If yours only has the tabs broken off you might try to find a way to repair it.

02-03-2018, 01:54 PM	#6
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,062	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Is this the dimmer switch for the dash lights.Mine was working poorly so i just connected the wires together and now the dash lights are brighter.

02-03-2018, 06:43 PM	#7
John Gibson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 131	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe I have a 200 Joule laser welder and I can repair it with new tabs. John

02-03-2018, 08:48 PM	#8
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe John...I never thought of using a lazer welder...my son has one...thanks

02-04-2018, 09:44 AM	#10
John Gibson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 131	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe Laser welders are used in the dental industry, jewelry industry, aero-space, etc. they will weld almost anything on a small scale. Superb on stainless steel. John

02-04-2018, 04:57 PM	#13
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe kuipers: Looks like an original dash light switch which is not a dimmer. Most likely gets hot due to poor electrical contacts inside the switch. Try the suggestion I made above.

02-05-2018, 08:40 AM	#14
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe Thanks for everyones suggestions......

02-05-2018, 05:10 PM	#15
Billbob 412 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe Why would anybody want to turn their dash lights off. If your switch doesn't work just bypass it.Mine worked when i installed it 20 years ago but i haven't had a reason to try it Lately so it might not work now

02-06-2018, 12:43 PM	#16
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: Panel light switch for 36 coupe The original dash light switch on the '36 Ford is not a dimmer, it is off/on only. If you have ever driven a 'thirty model" Ford on the open highway at night, you will appreciate the off/on feature of the dash lights, the glare from the dash lights can be very annoying. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe