1939 Horn wire or horn rod?

[John Mc]

Guys, my, truck had a "hornectomy" before I bought it and replaced it with a button screwed to the steering column. Originally, did the '39 trucks have a horn rod with a headlight switch on the dash? Thanks.

 

[38 coupe]

Your truck had a horn button in the middle of the steering wheel. The horn button was also the middle of the headlight switch knob, which rotated left and right. The horn button is on the end of a rod that is slightly longer than your steering column. The rod goes through the steering box and works the headlight switch which is held on the bottom of your steering box with a wire "bale".

Sorry, I just read this and realized how confusing it sounds.

 

[Mike in AZ]

does "truck" mean pickup??....here's a link to MacVP's website showing the steering for '37-'39 cars, which i believe is the same for the pickups....not sure about bigger trucks....you can find the wiring diagrams on Mac's website which shows the wiring, etc....Mike

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_steeringear-pics/Flathead_SteeringGear_1937-39.jpg

 

[jerry grayson]

Guys, my, truck had a "hornectomy" before I bought it and replaced it with a button screwed to the steering column. Originally, did the '39 trucks have a horn rod with a headlight switch on the dash? Thanks.

You really do need to get a parts book and look at it. In the 28-48 Ford passenger and commercial(pickup) green book on page 88 you will see a very good exploded view of a steering gear that will answer your question. Remember that the mechanical parts of a pickup and passenger car are the same for your year.

 

[John Mc]

Thanks guys. Horn & light rod it is.