Illuminated ignition bezel question
Thanks for reminding me about the illuminated ignition bezel, I forgot about having to get a picture of it. I've put it on my claendar for this weekend (21-22 September 2019) to have my son take a picture of it in the evening.
You're correct, the picture didn't get taken this past weekend. I contemplated coming up on the forum Sunday evening indicating as such, but passed thinking why add another thread without any action on it. My son wasn't avaialbe and I could of used his help over the weekend cleaning up. Framers finished Saturday evening framing a detached two truck garage. So Sunday was dedciated to cleaning. Washed and quick (spray) polished the 77 F-150, then charged the battery and covered it. Had to move the 77 F-150 earleir in the week to make room for lumber delivery. Tried moving it ealry before leaving for work, but it didn't want to start. Went to the house mid morning, removed the air cleaner assembly, was able to fire it up and moved it before the lumber was delivered, and is why I wanted to re-charge the battery.
The picture will come, no problem and is why I saved (subscribed to this thread). It boils down integrity; a 30 year active Naval career, Master Mason and Mason Chaplain. I'm a firm beliver in the old saying "do as you say and say as you do". On different note, my first duty station back in 1979 was NSB Bangor and thoroghly enjoyed my time there in God's country.
You're correct, the picture didn't get taken this past weekend. I contemplated coming up on the forum Sunday evening indicating as such, but passed thinking why add another thread without any action on it. My son wasn't avaialbe and I could of used his help over the weekend cleaning up. Framers finished Saturday evening framing a detached two truck garage. So Sunday was dedciated to cleaning. Washed and quick (spray) polished the 77 F-150, then charged the battery and covered it. Had to move the 77 F-150 earleir in the week to make room for lumber delivery. Tried moving it ealry before leaving for work, but it didn't want to start. Went to the house mid morning, removed the air cleaner assembly, was able to fire it up and moved it before the lumber was delivered, and is why I wanted to re-charge the battery.
The picture will come, no problem and is why I saved (subscribed to this thread). It boils down integrity; a 30 year active Naval career, Master Mason and Mason Chaplain. I'm a firm beliver in the old saying "do as you say and say as you do". On different note, my first duty station back in 1979 was NSB Bangor and thoroghly enjoyed my time there in God's country.
Although late, please allow me. It’s both a privilege and pleasure to be able to have this late entry note in your CPO Charge Book on this very special occasion marking your entrance into the US Navy Chief Petty Officer fraternity. As a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, it’s not only very special and unique, it’s earned through hard work (stellar work ethic), technical competence including treating and taking care of your subordinates. Our relationship began in this forum, as you've demonstrated a mature demeanor, a strong quest for technical knowledge and an incredible sense of energy rarely found among junior enlisted personnel. So even at a young age, you had the personal characteristics and foundation desired in a career Navy person. It’s brings such joy knowing you made not only a personal commitment and sacrifice to stay the course and make the Navy a career; you should be equally proud.
Continue to keep an open mind post Chief Petty Officer’s initiation season (as I understand it, might be called differently today). None the less, learn from the Chiefs in the Mess, they know, they’ve been through CPO initiation. Although it’s obvious you’ve earned being a Chief, never, forget all your subordinates who helped you get their today, there hard work, those individuals who did what you instructed them in order to achieve "Mission Accomplishment”. And never let yourself get to wrapped up to recognize that one of your troops may be having difficulties in his / her personal life, preventing you from intervening to offer advice, wise counsel and or maybe just an ear for them. As the Chief you’ll have many roles for your subordinates, be it, there Father, Mother away from home or their Chaplain. No subordinates wakes up in the morning wanting to fail, recognize it and intervene be it tactfully when needed. Be a fair, but firm, yet compassionate Chief for those requiring it. And as the Chief, if somethings fails, it’s because the Chief allowed it to fail, if things go good, your subordinates made it go good. Take charge and responsibility for your personnel and never impeach your personal values and standards along the way.
Throughout your training you’ve heard the three words: Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Allow me to share how they relate to your job. Honor is a good reputation. It is that which confers dignity to a person or thing. It must be protected and never compromised. Your honor is your word and bond; your dedication to your trade and your organization, and the United States Navy. We count on each other to be men and women of honor, for we are only as strong as the weakest amongst us. If we fail, we fail not alone, but we fail all those who depend upon us.
Courage is that quality of mind which enables us to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, not necessarily without fear, but with a boldness and resolution that helps us overcome the fear and do our duty. It is forged not on the battlefield but in the little struggles and battles that occur every day. Are we brave enough, disciplined enough to complete our work and finish our fair share so others will not have to pick up the slack. Will we do right when it is difficult, uncomfortable and inconvenient to do so? It is these everyday battles where courage and reputations are made. Commitment is the act of referring or entrusting to a person something of importance. The Navy has committed to you training, employment, responsibility, and trust to carry out the missions and duties assigned to you. You have been given and will receive over time more authority commensurate with your increased rank, including the oversight and care of fellow Sailors to accomplish missions. Though, the missions may sometimes seem menial and burdensome, each is important. At any time equipment and people may be called upon to be moved to a place of great need and danger. If you have misplaced your own wishes above the responsibilities entrusted to you, you will not be ready and personnel could be hurt or killed because of your lack of commitment. Your commitment is not to a nebulas idea or tradition, it is to each other. For in the end when the stuff hits the fan that is all we have. When I was given the trust and responsibility of my first Alfa Company Chief (A5) position (Department LCPO), in addition to the Eleven General Orders, I added these three:
1. "Permission granted to use common sense." You will never be admonished for taking the correct action in a timely fashion. Yes, there are decisions that are above our pay grade and if time and conditions permit, we should follow the prescribed format. But if we have done all we could do to get the decision back on track or up the chain and it still it looms before us remember general order number one, “Take charge of your post and all government property in view.” Make the decision and inform your Company LCPO, Division Officer / Department Head / Company CDR at your earliest opportunity. A non-decision is still a decision with real consequences.
2. "Do what's right." If you always do the right thing, it will be right for you, right for your Unit, right for the Navy, and right for our government. If it is only right for some of the groups I just mentioned and not right for the others, then it is probably not the right decision. If it is the correct one, it will be right for all.
3. "Take care of your people." This means following up on qualifications, readiness, training, and needs. Train the way you fight, because you will fight the way you've trained. Use the tools at your disposal and if necessary engage your Chain of Command and the Chiefs Mess.
In closing, continue in life, do it right and with all your heart. And thank you for allowing me this privilege to write (Late Entry) in your Chief Petty Officer charge book. Congratulations
Very Respectfully
Don Fuller
EQCM (Ret)
On the forum aka "EQCMCAT"
Although late, please allow me. It’s both a privilege and pleasure to be able to have this late entry note in your CPO Charge Book on this very special occasion marking your entrance into the US Navy Chief Petty Officer fraternity. As a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, it’s not only very special and unique, it’s earned through hard work (stellar work ethic), technical competence including treating and taking care of your subordinates. Our relationship began in this forum, as you've demonstrated a mature demeanor, a strong quest for technical knowledge and an incredible sense of energy rarely found among junior enlisted personnel. So even at a young age, you had the personal characteristics and foundation desired in a career Navy person. It’s brings such joy knowing you made not only a personal commitment and sacrifice to stay the course and make the Navy a career; you should be equally proud.
Continue to keep an open mind post Chief Petty Officer’s initiation season (as I understand it, might be called differently today). None the less, learn from the Chiefs in the Mess, they know, they’ve been through CPO initiation. Although it’s obvious you’ve earned being a Chief, never, forget all your subordinates who helped you get their today, there hard work, those individuals who did what you instructed them in order to achieve "Mission Accomplishment”. And never let yourself get to wrapped up to recognize that one of your troops may be having difficulties in his / her personal life, preventing you from intervening to offer advice, wise counsel and or maybe just an ear for them. As the Chief you’ll have many roles for your subordinates, be it, there Father, Mother away from home or their Chaplain. No subordinates wakes up in the morning wanting to fail, recognize it and intervene be it tactfully when needed. Be a fair, but firm, yet compassionate Chief for those requiring it. And as the Chief, if somethings fails, it’s because the Chief allowed it to fail, if things go good, your subordinates made it go good. Take charge and responsibility for your personnel and never impeach your personal values and standards along the way.
Throughout your training you’ve heard the three words: Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Allow me to share how they relate to your job. Honor is a good reputation. It is that which confers dignity to a person or thing. It must be protected and never compromised. Your honor is your word and bond; your dedication to your trade and your organization, and the United States Navy. We count on each other to be men and women of honor, for we are only as strong as the weakest amongst us. If we fail, we fail not alone, but we fail all those who depend upon us.
Courage is that quality of mind which enables us to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, not necessarily without fear, but with a boldness and resolution that helps us overcome the fear and do our duty. It is forged not on the battlefield but in the little struggles and battles that occur every day. Are we brave enough, disciplined enough to complete our work and finish our fair share so others will not have to pick up the slack. Will we do right when it is difficult, uncomfortable and inconvenient to do so? It is these everyday battles where courage and reputations are made. Commitment is the act of referring or entrusting to a person something of importance. The Navy has committed to you training, employment, responsibility, and trust to carry out the missions and duties assigned to you. You have been given and will receive over time more authority commensurate with your increased rank, including the oversight and care of fellow Sailors to accomplish missions. Though, the missions may sometimes seem menial and burdensome, each is important. At any time equipment and people may be called upon to be moved to a place of great need and danger. If you have misplaced your own wishes above the responsibilities entrusted to you, you will not be ready and personnel could be hurt or killed because of your lack of commitment. Your commitment is not to a nebulas idea or tradition, it is to each other. For in the end when the stuff hits the fan that is all we have. When I was given the trust and responsibility of my first Alfa Company Chief (A5) position (Department LCPO), in addition to the Eleven General Orders, I added these three:
1. "Permission granted to use common sense." You will never be admonished for taking the correct action in a timely fashion. Yes, there are decisions that are above our pay grade and if time and conditions permit, we should follow the prescribed format. But if we have done all we could do to get the decision back on track or up the chain and it still it looms before us remember general order number one, “Take charge of your post and all government property in view.” Make the decision and inform your Company LCPO, Division Officer / Department Head / Company CDR at your earliest opportunity. A non-decision is still a decision with real consequences.
2. "Do what's right." If you always do the right thing, it will be right for you, right for your Unit, right for the Navy, and right for our government. If it is only right for some of the groups I just mentioned and not right for the others, then it is probably not the right decision. If it is the correct one, it will be right for all.
3. "Take care of your people." This means following up on qualifications, readiness, training, and needs. Train the way you fight, because you will fight the way you've trained. Use the tools at your disposal and if necessary engage your Chain of Command and the Chiefs Mess.
In closing, continue in life, do it right and with all your heart. And thank you for allowing me this privilege to write (Late Entry) in your Chief Petty Officer charge book. Congratulations
Very Respectfully
Don Fuller
EQCM (Ret)
On the forum aka "EQCMCAT"
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Day Time W/Head Light Switch Pulled out, depicting the Illuminated Ignition Bezel.
Night Time depicting the Illuminated Ignition Bezel.
Two pictures my son took Sunday, (29 September 2019) when he was over the house, showing the 77 F-150 Illuminated Ignition Bezel. Recall early in the thread, bezel is originally from a 1966 Ford T-Bird that required some modifications. Only thing I did on the 77 F-150 F-150 this past weekend (Sunday) was un-cover it for my son to take the pictures. Although the entire weekend was over all terrific and very productive. Fixed the wife's treadmil, (drive belt broken), repaired gas cook top (ignition electrode kept zapping after burners were lit), changed gas oven electric ignition lighter (was taking ~ 45 mintues to light the oven), complete yard work and cleaning up the two truck garage work site. Wife baked a blackberry pie and apple wood smoked a tri-tip roast, both delicious. You all know, happy wife, happy life... O, my son enjoyed a good meal and desert W/us Sunday.
What was the modification you needed to do in order to get this to work (66 T-bird bezel)?














