Proper location for dash switches
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Proper location for dash switches
Can anyone tell me the proper location all of the stock dash switches in a 53 F100. I have a combination of new repro switches and will be using a few custom switches as well. I am particularly curious where the ignition key switch and the starter push button go. I thought it was obvious but my repro ignition switch from Mid-Fifty does not seem to fit correctly in any location.
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fenders
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fenders
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Proper location for dash switches
Here's the locations I gleaned from pictures and catalogs:
Starter Button - Wiper - Lights &l;Instrument panel&r; Throttle - Choke - Ignition Key - Lighter
Hope that helps
Kevin Kessler
1953 Ford F-100
Starter Button - Wiper - Lights &l;Instrument panel&r; Throttle - Choke - Ignition Key - Lighter
Hope that helps
Kevin Kessler
1953 Ford F-100
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Proper location for dash switches
Kevin
Thanks, that helps a lot. I have a feeling my repro ignition switch is one of those kinda fits several years of truck deals. I'll have to shim it up just a bit to so it will sit still when I turn the key.
Dewayne
Thanks, that helps a lot. I have a feeling my repro ignition switch is one of those kinda fits several years of truck deals. I'll have to shim it up just a bit to so it will sit still when I turn the key.
Dewayne
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Proper location for dash switches
I don't see any reason why your throttle and choke ***** couldn't be made to work with a 302 provided you have a manual choke carb. Keep in mind, though, that the throttle **** is not intended to be a "poor man's cruise control" on the highway, it's there to control engine speed when running the power take-off or when you are trying to match speeds with a tractor or combine in a field. When you set up the hand throttle, just put a slip collar in there so it doesn't interfere with normal operation of your foot throttle.
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I used the original choke set-up, cable and all, to actuate the choke on my #1850 600cfm manual choke holley 4 bbl.
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I haven't torn my dash apart yet so I will take a digital pic and email it to you
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Proper location for dash switches
Renny
I would very much appreciate a digital PIC. I have some switches that I am not sure if stock or not. Would like to put the ones that are stock back where they came from.
fatfenders53(No Email Addresses In Posts!) or just click on my webpage and get me from there.
Thanks
Dewayne
I would very much appreciate a digital PIC. I have some switches that I am not sure if stock or not. Would like to put the ones that are stock back where they came from.
fatfenders53(No Email Addresses In Posts!) or just click on my webpage and get me from there.
Thanks
Dewayne
