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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1940 Ford Discussion / '40 Ford accessory heater switch knob

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Carcheologist
10-13-2021 @ 7:08 AM
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Anyone know of a source for the correct heater switch knob for the factory accessory water heater used on '40 Fords? I have a good working correct Ark-Less switch, but the knob is crazed and in poor shape. Appreciate any feedback.

TomO
10-13-2021 @ 8:20 AM
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Larry Caplan had some reproduced, he may still have some. He also sells a screw lit and a stripe kit. I don't have his contact information handy. Look in the Roster, he lives in CA.

Tom

Carcheologist
10-14-2021 @ 8:21 AM
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Thanks Tom, I'll check him out.

Carcheologist
10-14-2021 @ 8:44 AM
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I don't have a copy of the national roster - would you happen to know which California regional group he's with?

TomO
10-16-2021 @ 8:05 AM
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If you enable private messaging, I will look in my Roster and send you his contact information.

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1940 Tom
10-16-2021 @ 4:31 PM
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Larry's the best! He should be able to solve your heater issue.

I got my correct hot water heater knob from him some years ago for my 40.

Tom

Carcheologist
10-16-2021 @ 6:46 PM
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TomO,
I just enabled my private messaging (I think!). Appreciate any info on Larry you can provide.
Thanks,
Mike

alexthecarguy
10-17-2021 @ 6:28 PM
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It seems like he is really dedicated on fixing classic Ford cars.

Jacques1960
10-23-2021 @ 1:22 PM
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I have the switches, NOS, two speed with both heat and defrost; I paid too much for the pair, but will share the pain if you need one

Carcheologist
10-26-2021 @ 7:07 AM
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Jacques1960,
Thanks for your reply. I was able to find a used switch at Hershey, but the knob was in bad shape. I purchased a new reproduction '39 knob from Larry Caplan in California, so I guess I'm in good shape for now. Just in case I change my mind, how much for one?
Kind regards,
Mike in Texas

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