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Wuudie · 10-30-2010, 04:03 PM

I haven't seen this on others, is this common?

It looks like a leaver - I can only pull it up a little bit, and don't know what the heck it does.
Other pics I seen of steering column mounts for 29 Phaeton's don't have this, what is it?

Jim/GA · 10-30-2010, 04:26 PM

That is part of an accessory starter switch lever. Probably made by Fulton but there might have been other makers.

tuneman · 10-30-2010, 04:27 PM

Need a few more detailed pictures from a differnt angle!
Does it conect to the colum on the left side? From the picture it looks like it might.

Wuudie · 10-30-2010, 04:48 PM

It connects to the steering column mount, and you can just pull up on that left side. Nothing connected to on the rite side that is shown.

Wuudie · 10-30-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim/TX

That is part of an accessory starter switch lever. Probably made by Fulton but there might have been other makers.

Maybe- if I look directly under it, seems like a rod would go straight down the the starter

TK in LA · 10-30-2010, 06:09 PM

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Yep! That's the Fulton style easy start handle. You can make a replacement rod and make it functional. From my understanding (which may be completely wrong) It was to make it easier for men with big feet and women to start the car. Instead of looking for the starter rod with your foot you just lift the lever. Very Cool part!

Gary WA · 10-30-2010, 07:04 PM

Yup! Fulton Starting Lever..

Slantwindshield · 10-30-2010, 07:50 PM

Up Start Lever....

Jim Parker Toronto · 10-30-2010, 09:16 PM

It is indeed a Fulton Up-Starter, missing just the rod to connect it to the starter. I have one on my Roadster and I LOVE it. I can actually stand outside the car and start it! Pretty cool!!

MrTube · 10-31-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TK in LA

Yep! That's the Fulton style easy start handle. You can make a replacement rod and make it functional. From my understanding (which may be completely wrong) It was to make it easier for men with big feet and women to start the car. Instead of looking for the starter rod with your foot you just lift the lever. Very Cool part!

Women with big feet?

Wuudie · 10-31-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

It is indeed a Fulton Up-Starter, missing just the rod to connect it to the starter. I have one on my Roadster and I LOVE it. I can actually stand outside the car and start it! Pretty cool!!

Can you send a pic of your's I would like to see what the rod looks like and when I get around to it, check the old boxes Pop left with the model A parts in em.

oldcars · 10-31-2010, 04:39 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of the one on my pick up. The rod is threaded on the end that goes into the starter switch and has a small dimple on the other end that the the end of the lever rests in. Just lift the lever to start the car. It works great.

Chris Haynes · 10-31-2010, 08:05 PM

I would buy one if someone would repop them.

Jim Parker Toronto · 10-31-2010, 08:18 PM

Here's mine, it still has the gold decal from Fulton! Jim By the way, I had to replace the rod as well. I used 3/8" stainless rod about 18" long I think....

Doug in NJ · 10-31-2010, 09:20 PM

PHILIPS HEAD screws holding the starter switch to the starter! An abomination!

Doug

Tom Wesenberg · 10-31-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug in NJ

PHILIPS HEAD screws holding the starter switch to the starter! An abomination!

Doug

A Canadian car with Robertson head screws.

Paul in Colorado · 11-01-2010, 09:59 AM

Check Sacramento Vintage Ford part number 00653-7 for a similar starter linkage.

Jason in TX · 11-01-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I would buy one if someone would repop them.

I believe they were repopped at one time. I bought one from a guy in the Dallas club and it appears to be a reproduction. However, I don't think they are currently being made.

Rowdy · 11-01-2010, 10:54 AM

I have a clamp on style lever that could be adapted to make one. Would just have to fabricate a rod. Rod

10-30-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,821	Re: Leaver on Steering Column That is part of an accessory starter switch lever. Probably made by Fulton but there might have been other makers. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

10-30-2010, 04:27 PM	#3
tuneman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Leaver on Steering Column Need a few more detailed pictures from a differnt angle! Does it conect to the colum on the left side? From the picture it looks like it might.

10-30-2010, 04:48 PM	#4
Wuudie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 261	Re: Leaver on Steering Column It connects to the steering column mount, and you can just pull up on that left side. Nothing connected to on the rite side that is shown.

10-30-2010, 06:09 PM	#6
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: Leaver on Steering Column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yep! That's the Fulton style easy start handle. You can make a replacement rod and make it functional. From my understanding (which may be completely wrong) It was to make it easier for men with big feet and women to start the car. Instead of looking for the starter rod with your foot you just lift the lever. Very Cool part!

10-30-2010, 07:04 PM	#7
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Leaver on Steering Column Yup! Fulton Starting Lever.. Last edited by Gary WA; 05-20-2011 at 06:07 PM.

10-30-2010, 07:50 PM	#8
Slantwindshield Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 265	Re: Leaver on Steering Column Up Start Lever....

10-30-2010, 09:16 PM	#9
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Leaver on Steering Column It is indeed a Fulton Up-Starter, missing just the rod to connect it to the starter. I have one on my Roadster and I LOVE it. I can actually stand outside the car and start it! Pretty cool!!

10-31-2010, 08:05 PM	#13
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Leaver on Steering Column I would buy one if someone would repop them. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

10-31-2010, 09:20 PM	#15
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: Leaver on Steering Column PHILIPS HEAD screws holding the starter switch to the starter! An abomination! Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

11-01-2010, 09:59 AM	#17
Paul in Colorado Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 175	Re: Leaver on Steering Column Check Sacramento Vintage Ford part number 00653-7 for a similar starter linkage.

11-01-2010, 10:54 AM	#19
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Leaver on Steering Column I have a clamp on style lever that could be adapted to make one. Would just have to fabricate a rod. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!