1949 Mercury dash ??

[1949mercury]

Anyone know what this red light is for? I only seen it this one time except in my car. Any help is appreciated thanks.

 

[19Fordy]

Did you post a photo of the "disappearing dash?"
Repost photo if possible.

 

[1949mercury]

Yeah i tried posting the photo and deleting this post but couldn't do either. It's a red light sbout a inch round on the lower left side of the dash.

 

[19Fordy]

My 49-51 Mercury Repair Manual shows a Courtesy Lamp (Number 61) located on bottom (perhaps behind) lower left hand corner of dash right behind the dash board lights rheostat. It has its own mounting bracket. It has a black wire with a blue tracer and is tied in with the dome light. If you have a dome light check and see what color the wire is. Color of light is not mentioned, although RED light was thought to be "easiest" on your eyes.

 

[rotorwrench]

There was an accessory emergency brake on warning lamp available. They are hard to find these days so folks pay a good price for one in good condition. It should have a switch in the E-brake mechanism to turn it on. It's generally mounted on the lower left side of the panel.

 

[1949mercury]

Thanks a lot guys I will look into it. My dad was also thinking it was for the emergency brake now I just need to find the light

 

[Don Rogers]

Heres some images and part number that might help.

 

[1949mercury]

WOW thanks a lot. I thought previous owner put some odd ball light in there.

 

[Don Rogers]

Heres an image from the 1949 salesman's data book

 

[1949mercury]

Thanks a lot Don you have been really helpful.