Dome Light Question
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Dome Light Question
Hi, I have a 1965 F100 Custom Cab and I can't figure out how the dome light is activated. It was probably there at one time, but I completely dissambled the truck and redid everything so I'm on my own now.
I guess it could be on the door or on the headlight switch just not sure.
Anyone know?
I guess it could be on the door or on the headlight switch just not sure.
Anyone know?
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Courtesy lamps were a rarely seen option for these trucks, there were two different types.
Single courtesy lamp mounted under dash-center. Toggle switch attached to lamp body. Same lamp used on 1960/64 full sized Ford Station Wagons.
Two courtesy lamps: Mount under dash at extreme Right/Left ends. Door buttons fit into A pillar, lamps activated when door is opened.
If the bed is painted white above the side mouldings, inside the bed is supposed to be painted all white, not tu-toned.
In fact, there were no tu-toned beds...ever.
Single courtesy lamp mounted under dash-center. Toggle switch attached to lamp body. Same lamp used on 1960/64 full sized Ford Station Wagons.
Two courtesy lamps: Mount under dash at extreme Right/Left ends. Door buttons fit into A pillar, lamps activated when door is opened.
If the bed is painted white above the side mouldings, inside the bed is supposed to be painted all white, not tu-toned.
In fact, there were no tu-toned beds...ever.
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The bed inside is supposed to be white?
What? Oh come on. The entire bed inside is supposed to be white if the truck is two-tone?
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
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What? Oh come on. The entire bed inside is supposed to be white if the truck is two-tone?
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
Hmmm.
OOPS! Just checked again. My inside of bed is white on the sides. But the wheel wells and bed are turquoise.
Didn't mean to hijack. Sorry.
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Courtesy lamps were a rarely seen option for these trucks, there were two different types.
Single courtesy lamp mounted under dash-center. Toggle switch attached to lamp body. Same lamp used on 1960/64 full sized Ford Station Wagons.
Two courtesy lamps: Mount under dash at extreme Right/Left ends. Door buttons fit into A pillar, lamps activated when door is opened.
If the bed is painted white above the side mouldings, inside the bed is supposed to be painted all white, not tu-toned.
In fact, there were no tu-toned beds...ever.
Single courtesy lamp mounted under dash-center. Toggle switch attached to lamp body. Same lamp used on 1960/64 full sized Ford Station Wagons.
Two courtesy lamps: Mount under dash at extreme Right/Left ends. Door buttons fit into A pillar, lamps activated when door is opened.
If the bed is painted white above the side mouldings, inside the bed is supposed to be painted all white, not tu-toned.
In fact, there were no tu-toned beds...ever.
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What? Oh come on. The entire bed inside is supposed to be white if the truck is two-tone?
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
It wasn't white when I got it and the paint was all original.
Are you sure Bill (wow, I can't believe I just asked you if you were sure - I am certain that will excite a response)
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Looks like you've got a sweet one two!
Damn Boss9F100,
Is that your truck. Sweetness!
When I'm all done, I hope to post some better pictures. I did a flattening agent in the clearcoast so it looks like the paint is a bit oxidized. I used all original parts when I could (couldn't find an original dash so reluctantly had to use a reproduction). Even got the original fabrics for the seats and reused the panel with the Ford emblem stamped in it.
I need one more hubcap (that I'm closing in on) and a horn (my original was frozen) and then she is complete.
Taking her to Idaho.
Here's a pic of a couple of Studebakers (1941 and 1946 M15s) that I just had delivered to the ranch. They look like they have been there forever.
Is that your truck. Sweetness!
When I'm all done, I hope to post some better pictures. I did a flattening agent in the clearcoast so it looks like the paint is a bit oxidized. I used all original parts when I could (couldn't find an original dash so reluctantly had to use a reproduction). Even got the original fabrics for the seats and reused the panel with the Ford emblem stamped in it.
I need one more hubcap (that I'm closing in on) and a horn (my original was frozen) and then she is complete.
Taking her to Idaho.
Here's a pic of a couple of Studebakers (1941 and 1946 M15s) that I just had delivered to the ranch. They look like they have been there forever.
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From: PHX AZ
Damn Boss9F100,
Is that your truck. Sweetness!
When I'm all done, I hope to post some better pictures. I did a flattening agent in the clearcoast so it looks like the paint is a bit oxidized. I used all original parts when I could (couldn't find an original dash so reluctantly had to use a reproduction). Even got the original fabrics for the seats and reused the panel with the Ford emblem stamped in it.
I need one more hubcap (that I'm closing in on) and a horn (my original was frozen) and then she is complete.
Taking her to Idaho.
Here's a pic of a couple of Studebakers (1941 and 1946 M15s) that I just had delivered to the ranch. They look like they have been there forever.
Is that your truck. Sweetness!
When I'm all done, I hope to post some better pictures. I did a flattening agent in the clearcoast so it looks like the paint is a bit oxidized. I used all original parts when I could (couldn't find an original dash so reluctantly had to use a reproduction). Even got the original fabrics for the seats and reused the panel with the Ford emblem stamped in it.
I need one more hubcap (that I'm closing in on) and a horn (my original was frozen) and then she is complete.
Taking her to Idaho.
Here's a pic of a couple of Studebakers (1941 and 1946 M15s) that I just had delivered to the ranch. They look like they have been there forever.
Your truck really looks great! Gotta love those old Studebaker pickups . . .