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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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dash help

I have a 52 F1 and I would like to see pictures of what the dash control ***** are supposed to look like. I am sure all of the switches on mine are not factory. Also do all the trucks have a push button start?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Here you go.



Windshield wiper switch in the top left. Push button start in the lower left. Light switch next to the push button start. Choke is hidden behind the steering wheel to the right of the column. Next is the ignition key cylinder. The toggle switch in the radio opening is not stock. The cover below the ash tray is for the optional cigar/cigarette lighter. ***** below the radio opening are for the Magic Air heater.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks that helps some, but mine doesn't have the magic air and I dont seem to have any heater control *****. Is there a bezel or something that mounts under the dash that holds the heater controls for the standard heater?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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There usually was just a rheostat type **** that turned on and controlled the output of air coming out of the heater. You could mount it anywhere under the dash. Only Magic Air heaters had actual cables and pull *****.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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51 F1

I have a 1951 F1 as well and was browsing the internet to get answers for exactly the same thing. I also want to find out about the manual transmission and how it operates.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by abashee
I have a 1951 F1 as well and was browsing the internet to get answers for exactly the same thing. I also want to find out about the manual transmission and how it operates.
Welcome!

You may want to start a new post about your transmission questions. It'll get more attention that way.
 
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