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Aug 4, 2005 | 09:49 PM

magee

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Another question.......

What is the "button" on the dash of a 66. It is directly above the ignition switch. I haven't been able to figure out what it is for, but I'm sure several of you do know. I know I have alot of questions, but I'm new to the old Ford truck scene and am in the process of learning about them since I have been mostly a GM guy for a long time.

Aug 4, 2005 | 11:23 PM

mjunk1

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There was another question about this in a post about glove boxes. I don't recall that anyone actually had an answer. Some thought it might hyperspace you if you were going 88mph and had 1.21 jigawatts directed at your antenna. Me, I like the mystery.

Aug 4, 2005 | 11:30 PM

nick65f100

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eject?

seriously, was most likely installed by a previous owner. Could be anything, dome light, horn, E flashers. Trace the wiring from it your real curious.

Aug 5, 2005 | 12:38 AM

Hoopdie

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magee,

That button on my '66 custom cab operated the windshield washer.

( Now it operates an air horn

)

Aug 5, 2005 | 07:07 AM

magee

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The windshield washer would make sense, although hyperspace would be a handy option with that maga-powered six.

Aug 5, 2005 | 10:01 AM

waldersha

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Yes, the button over the ignition switch is for the windshield washer. Although, I have seen them rewired to operate horns too.

Aug 5, 2005 | 11:05 AM

2bocat

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washer

Mine's for the windshield washer pump too, but I've considered converting it into a remote switch for the bowling ball drop I've been designing and thinking about installing to ward off tailgaters.

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Aug 6, 2005 | 02:18 PM

camperspecial65

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Its positively 100% for the window washers...the button above the switch is a 65 only thing, although I have seen on early 66's....using up the 65 cabs....bolted gas pedal to the floor is another indicator its a 65 cab....

cs65