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htc · 03-05-2023, 12:32 PM

Hello,

I am restoring Ford truck gauge clusters.

I am looking for a source for the sockets and bulbs as used in 1940 to 1947 gauge cluster trucks.

This is a picture:

This is what t looks like inside the cluster:

Thank you for your help.

Greetings

Hans

Dick · 03-05-2023, 01:00 PM

Might try Tyree Harris; if he doesn't have them he can probably steer you in the right direction.

804 - 556 5200

[email protected]

deuce lover · 03-05-2023, 02:41 PM

Southside Obsolete in MN might have them

1948F-1Pickup · 03-05-2023, 02:55 PM

https://www.delcity.net/ has that kind of stuff.
I'd probably give them a call, but their catalog
is at https://www.delzer.com/oneasg/Del-City-2022-Catalog/

htc · 03-05-2023, 04:19 PM

Thank you all for your help.

I am contacting the contacts and see what they come up with.

In the meantime I (think I) did find some on the auction site looking for "VINTAGE GAUGE DASH LIGHT SOCKET REPAIR X6 Pc KIT RAT ROD HOT TRUCK SUN TACH LITE"
They have the correct diameter so ... maybe.

Greetings
Hans

J Franklin · 03-05-2023, 06:35 PM

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One thing to remember when restoring old cars is the fact that a lot of this type of parts were not made in house. Outside suppliers sold sockets and bulbs to many different builders for many different applications, so always look farther and wider than seems apparent.

51504bat · 03-05-2023, 08:15 PM

YnZ Wiring
YnZs Yesterdays Parts; Manufacturer of Classic and Antique Automotive Wiring Harnesses (ynzyesterdaysparts.com)
(909) 798-1498

htc · 03-06-2023, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51504bat

YnZ Wiring
YnZs Yesterdays Parts; Manufacturer of Classic and Antique Automotive Wiring Harnesses (ynzyesterdaysparts.com)
(909) 798-1498

Yep,
That is a good source.
They have the sockets and many more things.

Thank you
Bookmark!

51504bat · 03-06-2023, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc

Yep,
That is a good source.
They have the sockets and many more things.

Thank you
Bookmark!

The owner, Gene, is a old car guy. Comes on occasion to a Saturday morning coffee and donuts get together I go to. Always willing to help and share what he knows. I've been to his shop and the wiring harness production they do is amazing.

Terry,OH · 03-06-2023, 01:10 PM

In post #1 the bulb socket does not appear to be correct for 1940. Similar and may work.

htc · 03-08-2023, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

In post #1 the bulb socket does not appear to be correct for 1940. Similar and may work.

Thank you for that info.
I do not know what 1940 bulb sockets have to look like. The bulb socket in the picture is from a King Seeley speedometer based 1946 cluster.

How did you notice the difference? What is different?

Greetings
Hans

03-05-2023, 01:00 PM	#2
Dick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Lodge, MT Posts: 658	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? Might try Tyree Harris; if he doesn't have them he can probably steer you in the right direction. 804 - 556 5200 [email protected]

03-05-2023, 02:41 PM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,322	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? Southside Obsolete in MN might have them

03-05-2023, 02:55 PM	#4
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? https://www.delcity.net/ has that kind of stuff. I'd probably give them a call, but their catalog is at https://www.delzer.com/oneasg/Del-City-2022-Catalog/

03-05-2023, 04:19 PM	#5
htc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 29	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? Thank you all for your help. I am contacting the contacts and see what they come up with. In the meantime I (think I) did find some on the auction site looking for "VINTAGE GAUGE DASH LIGHT SOCKET REPAIR X6 Pc KIT RAT ROD HOT TRUCK SUN TACH LITE" They have the correct diameter so ... maybe. Greetings Hans

03-05-2023, 06:35 PM	#6
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,983	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) One thing to remember when restoring old cars is the fact that a lot of this type of parts were not made in house. Outside suppliers sold sockets and bulbs to many different builders for many different applications, so always look farther and wider than seems apparent.

03-05-2023, 12:32 PM	#1
htc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 29	Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? Hello, I am restoring Ford truck gauge clusters. I am looking for a source for the sockets and bulbs as used in 1940 to 1947 gauge cluster trucks. This is a picture: This is what t looks like inside the cluster: Thank you for your help. Greetings Hans

03-05-2023, 08:15 PM	#7
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,039	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? YnZ Wiring YnZs Yesterdays Parts; Manufacturer of Classic and Antique Automotive Wiring Harnesses (ynzyesterdaysparts.com) (909) 798-1498 __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-06-2023, 01:10 PM	#10
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,771	Re: Socket and bulb for gauge cluster where to buy? In post #1 the bulb socket does not appear to be correct for 1940. Similar and may work.