dimmer switch 40-41

[41panelmark]

Arrrgh, I have tried 2 different aftermarket dimmer switches, each seem to not work or fail after a short amount of use. Anyone had good luck with one that they would recommend?

thanks in advance.

 

[19Fordy]

If you mean the head light dimmer switch this one looks promising as it was made back in the day as a replacement.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1938-1947-...879437&hash=item28735a252e:g:aFUAAOSwHMJYCVyZ

Plus, there are a few for sale in the Swap Section. Just type in dimmer switch.

 

[Kube]

Or this one on eBay a lot cheaper...

Item ID: 124357131864

 

[Jack E/NJ]

Go here instead. Jack E/NJ

 

[1931 flamingo]

I believe in my 40 the switch is in the correct position BUT there's no way I can get my 10 1/2's on to it..................
Paul in CT

 

[19Fordy]

Paul, What do you mean by when you say there's "no way I can get my 10 1/2's on to it.................."?

 

[Automotive Stud]

Paul, What do you mean by when you say there's "no way I can get my 10 1/2's on to it.................."?

His foot is too big to fit between the clutch and the kick panel.

 

[19Fordy]

OK, now I get it. Thanks.

 

[41panelmark]

Thank you for your help guys. Hopefully this solves the problem once and for all.

 

[drolston]

For the record regarding location of the dimmer switch hole:

The dimmer switch on my early model year '41 is lower on the floorboard; slightly below the clutch pedal hole. When I bought a replacement floorboard advertised to fit '41 to '48, the unit I received had the dimmer hole much higher up on the floorboard. I recall that from the '48 I owned 60 years ago as being correct position for that car. The wiring for the dimmer on my '41 would not reach far enough, so I cut a hole lower in the floorboard. That location is easier to reach but also subject to inadvertent activation.