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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 04:11 AM
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Red dash **** inserts?

My ‘61 F100 has these ***** with red inserts. Surely these were not an original factory option.

Was any company making these back in the 1980s or 90s? I’m inclined to switch out the red inserts for beige/white ones.



 
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 08:01 AM
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Did you try peeling the red ones off? The original white may still be there.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 10:50 AM
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The red inserts are pretty thick. Seems like they were swapped out.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 12:27 PM
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...someone's custom touch. Keep pickin'....
Meanwhile, I don't know if you can buy the white inserts separately from the *****. If not, send me a message as I may have some.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 12:33 PM
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I purchased some new white/beige inserts online and plan to replace them. Figured I'd check here first, though, just in case there was some little known factory "red ****" option.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 12:36 PM
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Took type writer 'white-out' on a couple of the inserts came out OK but aint going to work if painted red. I finally purchased a set thru Dennis Carpenter although a few of the Classic Ford Part suppliers carry them.

https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tru...-white-plastic
 
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 06:00 PM
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The problem with the replacement white inserts is that they shrink and fall out. They also become very brittle.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 07:46 PM
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I like the white much better!
 
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The problem with the replacement white inserts is that they shrink and fall out. They also become very brittle.
I would use a clear silicone to secure the white inserts.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 08:52 PM
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I used a super glue gel.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 06:35 AM
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I ended up measuring and 3D printing some replacements for mine. My Dakota Digital instrument dimmer switch came with a billet **** so I 3D printed a replacement to match the original style *****. Turned out great and blends right in.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2024 | 03:54 PM
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I ended up measuring and 3D printing some replacements for mine. My Dakota Digital instrument dimmer switch came with a billet **** so I 3D printed a replacement to match the original style *****. Turned out great and blends right in.
I'd love to buy some of your 3D printed inserts if you are selling!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2024 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the link Dave, just ordered some for mine! That's one of those things I think about when driving one or working on them and always forget to order when I get in front of my computer.
 
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