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jcforgives · 11-26-2021, 06:39 AM

I got wire problems
No headlights
Everything else is ok

marko39 · 11-26-2021, 08:16 AM

the first step is to see if you have power on both sides of the circut breaker with lights turned on.

deuce_roadster · 11-26-2021, 09:36 AM

Next would be checking the connections (including the plate that is built into the wiring harness) at the switch at the bottom of the steering column. The switch itself could be worn out. Same switch from Model A to 39.

svm99 · 11-26-2021, 11:51 PM

Also check your dimmer switch, just rewired a ‘40 that had a bad dimmer switch which shutoff the lights.

deuce_roadster · 11-27-2021, 12:24 AM

svm99, if the 39 in question is still stock, the dimmer is built into the headlight switch, not a separate switch like on 40s and up. But if it does have a separate dimmer that you step on, by all means check it.

petehoovie · 11-27-2021, 12:40 AM

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What marko39 said above in #2 post....

restoman · 11-27-2021, 12:48 AM

Both 39 standard and deluxe cars have a separate dimmer switch on the floor. PHIL

mercman from oz · 11-27-2021, 01:49 AM

Can't help you with your Wiring problem, but thought that you like to see this Cover Photo of a 1939 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon from the Original Sales Brochure.

V8COOPMAN · 11-27-2021, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by restoman

Both 39 standard and deluxe cars have a separate dimmer switch on the floor. PHIL

You MIGHT want to check with a more-knowledgeable expert on that info! DD

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V8COOPMAN · 11-27-2021, 02:51 AM

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Here's that nice ol' 39 that Kubarth did about four or five years ago.

mercman from oz · 11-27-2021, 04:27 AM

For the first time, Ford offered the 1939 Ford Station Wagons in both Standard and Deluxe models.

38bill · 11-27-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

You MIGHT want to check with a more-knowledgeable expert on that info! DD

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The '38 headlight/parking light switch was on the steering wheel with the dimmer switch on the floor.

TJ · 11-27-2021, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38bill

The '38 headlight/parking light switch was on the steering wheel with the dimmer switch on the floor.

Absolutely correct.

11-26-2021, 06:39 AM	#1
jcforgives Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 9	39 ford woodie I got wire problems No headlights Everything else is ok

11-26-2021, 09:36 AM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: 39 ford woodie Next would be checking the connections (including the plate that is built into the wiring harness) at the switch at the bottom of the steering column. The switch itself could be worn out. Same switch from Model A to 39.

11-26-2021, 11:51 PM	#4
svm99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garlic Country of CA Posts: 537	Re: 39 ford woodie Also check your dimmer switch, just rewired a ‘40 that had a bad dimmer switch which shutoff the lights.

11-27-2021, 12:24 AM	#5
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: 39 ford woodie svm99, if the 39 in question is still stock, the dimmer is built into the headlight switch, not a separate switch like on 40s and up. But if it does have a separate dimmer that you step on, by all means check it.

11-27-2021, 12:40 AM	#6
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11-26-2021, 08:16 AM	#2
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: 39 ford woodie the first step is to see if you have power on both sides of the circut breaker with lights turned on.

11-27-2021, 12:48 AM	#7
restoman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near san diego Posts: 89	Re: 39 ford woodie Both 39 standard and deluxe cars have a separate dimmer switch on the floor. PHIL

11-27-2021, 01:49 AM	#8
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: 39 ford woodie Can't help you with your Wiring problem, but thought that you like to see this Cover Photo of a 1939 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon from the Original Sales Brochure.

11-27-2021, 02:51 AM	#10
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: 39 ford woodie . Here's that nice ol' 39 that Kubarth did about four or five years ago. __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-27-2021, 04:27 AM	#11
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: 39 ford woodie For the first time, Ford offered the 1939 Ford Station Wagons in both Standard and Deluxe models.