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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1940 Ford Discussion / Headlamp switch

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bp1940

01-22-2025 @ 3:21 PM

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I'm waiting to have my 40 Tudor shipped. It appears that someone wasn't aware of the removal procedure. The knob assembly doesn't stay in the switch. I ordered a new knob.
It looks like the headlamp switch for 1940 fits only the one year. I haven't found a vender that has one in stock. Will the 41 and up switch work?

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01-22-2025 @ 5:19 PM

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1940 is unique. They are not that scarce, so I'd suggest a little patience.

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01-24-2025 @ 11:03 AM

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I been looking and all of the vendors are out of the switch. . A couple people have been looking since August. I just found parts for a 1935 GMC firetruck with a Buick straight 6 where I work. So I just need to start searching.

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01-24-2025 @ 12:23 PM

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Try locating a NOS switch. The reproductions are not know for good quality.
Ebay is your friend...

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01-24-2025 @ 5:12 PM

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Thanks I have the PN for it. I will try that. That might be a good reason to hit Jefferson and Iola!!

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02-03-2025 @ 6:54 PM

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The 1940 Ford headlamp switch is indeed a one-year-only design, making it harder to find compared to later models. The 1941 and up switches have differences in wiring and mounting, so they are not a direct bolt-in replacement. However, some modifications can be made to adapt a later switch if absolutely necessary.

If originality is a concern, your best bet is to find a good used or NOS (New Old Stock) 1940 switch. You might have luck checking with specialty vintage Ford parts dealers, swap meets, or forums like the Ford Barn. Some restorers have also adapted later switches with slight wiring changes, but it requires some custom work.

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02-03-2025 @ 8:18 PM

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Try Yesteryear Ford parts to see if they have the 1940 Ford headlight switch P.N. 01A-11652 in stock.
http://yesteryearfordparts.com/catalog1.pdf

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02-05-2025 @ 8:27 AM

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Thank you I might gave a line on one.

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