58GreenMackB Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So I am in the process of restoring the dash on my 58' B Model. I had all the original switches on my truck and what I thought was a toggle switch someone added. After searching the internet, I've come to the conclusion that the hole is original, but the toggle switch was not. I have not been able to read what the switch actually is in the pictures that I found. The only thing I can think of is for the defrosters. Can anyone shed light on what switch was in the hole circled in yellow? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
58GreenMackB Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Oh I should mention I currently have: Headlight Switch Marker Light Switch Heater Switch Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wot about a dimmer switch to dial down the dash lights brightness Jist guess n out side the Square ☺ cya §wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 My mixer has an after market 4 way flasher switch in that spot. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 It might be for a Fuel tank indicator switch. My B-42 had one in that spot to switch the sender indication from Left, Right and Aux. I left it in place and put new senders in each tank to check them while running, since it was all there and wired for it. I re-plumbed the tanks and deleted the separate floor valve when I converted it to diesel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) My truck has Heater switch in one hole, Defroster switch in the other(can't say which side is which without looking in truck). Both are pull switches, with two settings, HI and Lo. The defroster switch is a black plastic knob with defroster written in white. The Heater is a white knob with heater in black letters. Edited February 20, 2018 by Freightrain Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
58GreenMackB Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks for all the input! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 When's the last time anyone has seen a truck with Sanders?is their operation in the new cdl manual along with the fuse location for the automatic emergency braking and lane maintenance feature?lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted February 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2018 6 hours ago, BillyT said: When's the last time anyone has seen a truck with Sanders?is their operation in the new cdl manual along with the fuse location for the automatic emergency braking and lane maintenance feature?lol It never fails, at every truck show least 3-4 people stop and try to figure out what the tanks in front of the wheels are. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 17 hours ago, 66dc75 said: It never fails, at every truck show least 3-4 people stop and try to figure out what the tanks in front of the wheels are. You mean those tanks aren't for a bleach/water solution to aid in smokey burnouts? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Hobert62 said: You mean those tanks aren't for a bleach/water solution to aid in smokey burnouts? Actually filed with used fryolator oil for smokey burnouts just like I used to do with my 65 impala after work at the York Steak House when I was 16 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 4:11 PM, 66dc75 said: It never fails, at every truck show least 3-4 people stop and try to figure out what the tanks in front of the wheels are. Two of grandma's harvest trucks had them. Grandma being cheap frugal filled them with cracked corn. Somebody asked what they were for, so I took off the cap and grabbed a hand full of corn . I explained that the heat of the tires popped the corn and made a good snack for the pickers. I got Wow grat idea. 1 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 8 hours ago, 66dc75 said: Actually filed with used fryolator oil for smokey burnouts just like I used to do with my 65 impala after work at the York Steak House when I was 16 York Steak House.......oh what a blast from the past!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, Freightrain said: York Steak House.......oh what a blast from the past!! Wasn't the last one left located in Ohio? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 that's the spot for a defrost switch or as others have said a spot for the fuel tank gauge selector switch on a gas job truck. when a gas job truck had the bigger heater with separate defrost switch, the defrost switch was located between the two bottom screw holes directly over top the steering column Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 10 hours ago, 66dc75 said: Wasn't the last one left located in Ohio? I just googled it, there is one in Columbus, Ohio. There was one in Canton many years ago, inside the mall. I can remember going there when I was young. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 4:11 PM, 66dc75 said: It never fails, at every truck show least 3-4 people stop and try to figure out what the tanks in front of the wheels are. No, no, no, those are the tanks for the Chem Trail Solution now used by airliners in a secret government program. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: I just googled it, there is one in Columbus, Ohio. There was one in Canton many years ago, inside the mall. I can remember going there when I was young. All of the finer dining establishments have disappeared Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Don't remember much about it, other then the cafeteria style serving. I suppose back in the late 70's it was the in thing. I suppose it isn't too much different then Golden Corral today? It sure was a "different" time and I'm old enough to remember it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 25 minutes ago, Freightrain said: Don't remember much about it, other then the cafeteria style serving. I suppose back in the late 70's it was the in thing. I suppose it isn't too much different then Golden Corral today? It sure was a "different" time and I'm old enough to remember it. I looked it up on Google Maps...the inside looks pretty much like it did in 1970 when my family used to eat there. It's about 5 miles from where I'm sitting right now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52571-help-identifying-b-model-dash-switch/#findComment-392734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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