1986F150Six Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NOS-FORD-1981-84-F100-350-BRONCO-FACTORY-FOG-LAMP-WIRING-ASSY/222602324961?epid=2159251951&hash=item33d421ebe1:g:Y10AAOSwhURZg8ra&vxp=mtr https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y10AAOSwhURZg8ra/s-l1600.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 As David and I've discussed, this harness won't work well for me. The reason being that I don't have the original switch, which isn't available, so can't use the connector. And, I'm going with a later power distribution box, so won't be running the wire to the original spot for the source. But, if anyone has the original switch and wants to wire up fog lights this would be an easy way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 As David and I've discussed, this harness won't work well for me. The reason being that I don't have the original switch, which isn't available, so can't use the connector. And, I'm going with a later power distribution box, so won't be running the wire to the original spot for the source. But, if anyone has the original switch and wants to wire up fog lights this would be an easy way to go. Jonathan does not need this part, but he does have a NOS original switch, if anyone has questions about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Jonathan does not need this part, but he does have a NOS original switch, if anyone has questions about it. I'd like to see some good pics of that switch as I want to find one like it. I had wondered if a tank switch would work, so yesterday I pulled the NOS one I have out and held it next to the dash I have in the attic. I think I could make it work, but it would be just that - work. The mounting bracket on the switch isn't close to being right and some fabrication would be necessary. However, the hole in the dash is D-shaped, so there might be a switch out there that I could make work. Preferably it would have the flat arm/lever on it so a knob like is used on the fan and tank switches would go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I'd like to see some good pics of that switch as I want to find one like it. I had wondered if a tank switch would work, so yesterday I pulled the NOS one I have out and held it next to the dash I have in the attic. I think I could make it work, but it would be just that - work. The mounting bracket on the switch isn't close to being right and some fabrication would be necessary. However, the hole in the dash is D-shaped, so there might be a switch out there that I could make work. Preferably it would have the flat arm/lever on it so a knob like is used on the fan and tank switches would go on. Absolutely Gary, I will take whatever pictures and measurements you would like. I didn't particularly like paying the high price for this NOS switch, but one of my justifications for doing it was to be able to compare it to the fuel tank switch or aftermarket alternatives and see if I could solve the "rare switch" problem. As you pointed out, mounting it seems to be the main issue. I don't see any reason why we can't get a tank selector switch to work in its place. As David mentioned, I am passing on this harness and the main reason being that it is incomplete. I am thinking that I should find an OBS straight six under hood fuse block/relay box and use that to power all the lights. It would help clean up the wiring and upgrade the bigger stuff to relay switches. You mentioned that the switch bezel for the dash could be scanned for 3D printing? Would it be possible to scan the one on my bezel without dismounting it? I'm also hoping Chris McGaugh can help me out with pictures and measurements of the fog light shrouds/surrounds. The lamps themselves were Marchal 750/759 series and are generally available on eBay, just not with the Ford surrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Absolutely Gary, I will take whatever pictures and measurements you would like. I didn't particularly like paying the high price for this NOS switch, but one of my justifications for doing it was to be able to compare it to the fuel tank switch or aftermarket alternatives and see if I could solve the "rare switch" problem. As you pointed out, mounting it seems to be the main issue. I don't see any reason why we can't get a tank selector switch to work in its place. As David mentioned, I am passing on this harness and the main reason being that it is incomplete. I am thinking that I should find an OBS straight six under hood fuse block/relay box and use that to power all the lights. It would help clean up the wiring and upgrade the bigger stuff to relay switches. You mentioned that the switch bezel for the dash could be scanned for 3D printing? Would it be possible to scan the one on my bezel without dismounting it? I'm also hoping Chris McGaugh can help me out with pictures and measurements of the fog light shrouds/surrounds. The lamps themselves were Marchal 750/759 series and are generally available on eBay, just not with the Ford surrounds. When you get back lets do closeup shots of the tank selector switches (I should have an early and a late one) and the fog light switch, with rulers in the shots for reference. As for scanning, I suppose that is possible while on the instrument bezel, but that would complicate things. However, from what little I've read it seems that scanning is somewhat imprecise. So, what I really need to do is to dig out the measurements I've been given by others and finally draw up the bezel in 3D. Then maybe Ron can walk me through having it printed and we'll see if it is acceptable. The font for the lettering may not be exact, although I'll try to figure out what Ford used. But unless it is compared to an original it, hopefully, will be acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 When you get back lets do closeup shots of the tank selector switches (I should have an early and a late one) and the fog light switch, with rulers in the shots for reference. As for scanning, I suppose that is possible while on the instrument bezel, but that would complicate things. However, from what little I've read it seems that scanning is somewhat imprecise. So, what I really need to do is to dig out the measurements I've been given by others and finally draw up the bezel in 3D. Then maybe Ron can walk me through having it printed and we'll see if it is acceptable. The font for the lettering may not be exact, although I'll try to figure out what Ford used. But unless it is compared to an original it, hopefully, will be acceptable. Hey 1986f150six I think we should un-officially dub you the official internet scrounger for NOS parts. You do a fantastic job! Reamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hey 1986f150six I think we should un-officially dub you the official internet scrounger for NOS parts. You do a fantastic job! Reamer Why not officially? He's sure found parts for me. As for the bezel, I started a new thread on the idea of printing one, finding a switch, etc: http://bullnose-enthusiasts.12971.n8.nabble.com/Fog-Light-Bezel-Switch-etc-td5111.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hey 1986f150six I think we should un-officially dub you the official internet scrounger for NOS parts. You do a fantastic job! Reamer I have been called much worse! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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