| kforce2001 | -- 05-18-2016 @ 9:07 PM |
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I am looking to pick up a 1938 Ford sedan. I have a question about the 4 knobs on the dash that surround the radio. What do they do? I know one of them is a cigarette lighter. I do not know what the other so. Can someone elighten me?
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| 40cpe | -- 05-19-2016 @ 7:49 AM |
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Clockwise from top left: Throttle, Choke, Ash Tray, and Lighter.
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-19-2016 @ 9:59 PM |
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Thank you. Really an ashtray? Looks really small for that
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-19-2016 @ 10:05 PM |
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the Ashtray knob and the cigarette lighter knob are broken off. where can I find replacements?
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| 40cpe | -- 05-20-2016 @ 7:20 AM |
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The usual old Ford parts dealers; C & G, Macs, etc. I've only seen them sold in sets of four. My Throttle knob and shaft is missing and my knobs are original. I don't want to change from my original set. If you buy a set and want to sell your original throttle knob, I'll buy it.
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-21-2016 @ 10:04 AM |
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Thank you for the info. If I go that way I will let you know
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-21-2016 @ 10:19 AM |
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Does anyone know the best way to clean an original interior? The one I am getting is all original from 38 but just dirty. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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| trjford8 | -- 05-21-2016 @ 1:22 PM |
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Cleaning old upholstery is always a problem. By now the cloth is very dry and the thread is very brittle. There is some spray cleaners for cloth automotive interiors. If you try one, do it in an inconspicuous spot in case a problem develops. I had a '40 with an original interior and even though it was relatively clean the cloth split with use. I bought an Indian blanket and threw it over the seat and left it that way until I decided to recover the seats. If it was me I would do the blanket trick and when you go to shows just remove it so people can see the original interior.
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-21-2016 @ 6:32 PM |
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Do you think I could vacuum it? The headliner is really dirty? This message was edited by kforce2001 on 5-21-16 @ 6:42 PM
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| TomO | -- 05-22-2016 @ 8:03 AM |
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A vacuum cleaner can pull the material and tear it. If you decide to vacuum it, use as low a vacuum as you can and use a soft bristle brush on the wand to further reduce the suction. The material in your car is probably wool. I would use a soap like Woolite and a natural sponge. Just use the suds and do not put any pressure on the headliner. It may streak with this process. Tom
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| kforce2001 | -- 05-22-2016 @ 4:57 PM |
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Great thank you Tom for the advice I will definitively do that
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