| Bill E Bob | -- 06-13-2017 @ 3:55 PM |
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Did a search (correctly) for choke/throttle cable and got no info. My problem is how to build a throttle cable as mine is MIA. I have the choke cable as a pattern, but have been unable to find a complete unit for the throttle or very many parts for that matter. Any suggestions or instructional pics? Obsolete Parts in OKC, Ok lists them, however I was assured by them that there would most likely be no more--hence this plea. Any assistance would be appreciated. William (stumped again) Brown
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| woodiewagon46 | -- 06-13-2017 @ 5:33 PM |
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Have you tried Bob Drake or Dennis Carpenter?
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| len47merc | -- 06-14-2017 @ 5:08 AM |
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Or: http://www.earlyfordstore.com/ or: Baxter Ford Parts in Lawrence, Kansas (785) 842-9256 or: (still thinking...) Steve
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| len47merc | -- 06-14-2017 @ 5:21 AM |
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Sent you a p.m. as well. Steve
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| oldford2 | -- 06-14-2017 @ 6:46 AM |
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Well, after looking at the website of the Early Ford Store in California and their pictures of stock, why order from the "big" boxes and deal with out of stock, poor deliveries and lack of communication??? JMO John This message was edited by oldford2 on 6-14-17 @ 6:47 AM
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| len47merc | -- 06-14-2017 @ 9:16 AM |
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Reply to my p.m. with your contact information - have a source for all the (used) components you need/are looking for. Steve
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| supereal | -- 06-19-2017 @ 2:21 PM |
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Check to see that your carb has a throttle arm on the driver side. Many 46-48 cars didn't have them, for some reason. I have bought carbs at swap meets just to get the arm and shaft.
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| Bill E Bob | -- 06-19-2017 @ 4:51 PM |
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Yep, it does have the throttle linkage on the carb, just need the dash to carb assembly.
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| supereal | -- 06-25-2017 @ 1:08 PM |
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C&G shows the choke cable assembly with the tan knob as 6A-9700CT. If your car is an early '47 and has the gray knob the suffix is CTC. The blue/gray set is CTB. These sets are pricey, about $150/set. 800/266-0470. The sets include cables, know, clips and grommets
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| Bill E Bob | -- 06-25-2017 @ 4:26 PM |
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Thanks Large. Did note the 2015 catalog showed the items, however, current on-line indicates no such part number. Will give them a call to see if they have them.
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| Drbrown | -- 06-25-2017 @ 8:53 PM |
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Sidenote: My late '47 Ford has gray knobs (a real mixed-up production year). Didn't the blue-gray knobs go into the Merc's or '46's ?
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| supereal | -- 06-26-2017 @ 9:41 AM |
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I have the tan/gray knobs in my '47. It is a late year car, having been made in October 1947, according to the glass "bugs". If you have a 41-48 Ford, get he Club's book. It is a treasure of information, and shows dash colors on page 3-14
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| Blase | -- 06-27-2017 @ 4:55 AM |
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Joe's Antique Auto 1-800 508-3980 has it.
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| len47merc | -- 06-27-2017 @ 6:35 AM |
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Digressing a bit to respond to Drbrown's question - according to the '41-'48 Ford Book, depending upon the model and timing of manufacture the '46s could've had Blue Gray Metallic, "Rich" Brown or Ivory knobs. 'Ivory', 'Beige', 'Gray-tan' and 'Gray' at times may or may not all refer to the same color. My '47 Merc, which was completed in Jan '47, and has all date codes (excluding the window bugs which are Jan '47) in the last week of Dec of '46 and a serial number that is technically from the end of the '46 sequence, and basically is a late '46 Ford with the Merc trim package, has the 'Gray-tan' knobs. According to the book, control and documentation of the 'correct' color for a specific model was poor at best, and errors on the assembly line &/or making of running, undocumented changes in the build specs, for these knob colors, was commonplace. Additionally knobs that were originally 'gray' 70 years ago may now be considered ivory to gray-tan due to aging, UV/sun exposure, etc. Lastly the knob color may be different yet still be technically correct from an originality perspective for the added accessories such as heaters, radios, radio antennas and auxiliary lights, as well as the hood release knobs. Interesting read - pages 3-5 to 3-16. Fwiw. Steve This message was edited by len47merc on 6-27-17 @ 7:23 AM
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| Bill E Bob | -- 06-27-2017 @ 1:30 PM |
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Well, this thread has really been educational. No luck with complete new assemblies, however have managed to locate some good used ones. To all who have contributed: THANKS LARGE. Wonderfully helpful forum, have learned of several new parts sources as a result.
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