WHAT IS THIS ?
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Absolutely, because whatever it is...it's not genuine Ford.
What its function is, I haven't a clue...it doesn't appear to be a vacuum ashtray that Ford did offer (as an accessory) in 1960.
What its function is, I haven't a clue...it doesn't appear to be a vacuum ashtray that Ford did offer (as an accessory) in 1960.
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The part does have a light socket inside. It looks like it should have a lense on the front and the lense on top is burnt from either ash or the light staying on way too long.
The placement of the item made me think that it wasnt stock. The thing that threw me was that it was mounted form behind the dash.
The placement of the item made me think that it wasnt stock. The thing that threw me was that it was mounted form behind the dash.
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If it is a lamp that illuminates the bed (aka cargo lamp), it sure isn't from any Ford, that's for damn sure!
Ford first offered a cargo lamp in 1967, same thru 1972...it's exactly the same as the 1964/65 Thunderbird backup lamp.
1973/79's resemble 1967/72. 1980/96 is different.
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To me it looks like the previous owner needed some interior lighting and made due with whatever was on hand.
"You know a cargo light gives off a romantic glow" Joe Diffey.
"You know a cargo light gives off a romantic glow" Joe Diffey.
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oK...
So I guess I need to take that thing off the dash and start filling some holes!
Although the existing wiring/mounting holes might be in a good spot to fab up a din style radio opening.
So I guess I need to take that thing off the dash and start filling some holes!
Although the existing wiring/mounting holes might be in a good spot to fab up a din style radio opening.
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