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Oct 15, 2002 | 06:24 PM

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Need help with the following... I haven't seen a interior light or switches for a 51 5-star advertised in any catalog. What do they look like? Any idea where I can find one? Thanks in advance for any help.

Oct 15, 2002 | 07:07 PM

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You can get the switch in the online store. It's $7.00. I know what they are since I have a 51 Mercury M-3 5* and a 51 Ford F-1 5*(Parts truck)

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Oct 15, 2002 | 08:22 PM

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The dome light for 51-2 5 star extra cabs looks nothing like the 53-56 variety and is not being reproduced as far as I know. Your best bet is to try Hemmings. Glenn Marion always has an ad in the truck section, but beware, he is a bit pricey. Another possibility is Chuck's Trucks, also same section. You will probably end up paying 50 or more, but they are a nice addition. Make sure you get the switch on the light itself as nothing else looks quite right.

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Oct 15, 2002 | 09:09 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 15-Oct-02 AT 10:10 PM (EST)]All the switch is is a button in a thin metal plate that always breaks if you try remove it. Why spend all that money on a little switch? All the parts you can get for the dome light is the wire and gasket. You would have to use a standard 12v switch since you can't get new ones. All my 4 of my switchs were fried.

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I edited it my self because i forgot something.

Oct 15, 2002 | 09:19 PM

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Thanks for the quick feedback. Did they use a door jamb switch as well? I have what looks like a spot for on the front of the door jamb that looks like it might be for a switch.

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Oct 16, 2002 | 10:21 AM

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I was talking about the door jam switchs. You can't get original switchs for the lights.

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Oct 16, 2002 | 09:06 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-Oct-02 AT 10:11 PM (EST)]I purchased door switches from LMC Trucks (www.lmctruck.com) p/n# 47-0615 ($5.95)they fit in the door jam holes perfect. I then purchased courtesy lights from watson's streetworks (www.watsons-streetworks.com)p/n# LO5 ($6.95)

You can e-mail me and i will tell you where you can buy the switches since this site will not list there name (what a crock)..