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WeMo1964

04-14-2025 @ 1:05 AM

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Hello, I'm Werner Motz from Germany.

There's very little information here about my 1936 Ford Model 68 Sedan De Luxe.
The vehicle is in original condition with the original engine.
Where can I buy literature such as workshop manuals etc. about this car
Please help me.

I need technical data, such as total weight, length, etc.
The light switch at the end of the steering rod in the engine compartment is also broken. I need a replacement or a source for a replica. Do you have any idea where I can buy this switch?
How do I disassemble this light switch? Is the tin box containing the switch just plugged into one another?
Thank you very much for all your effort and all the answers.
This really helps me a lot!!!!!!

51504bat

04-14-2025 @ 6:27 AM

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Welcome form SoCal. I can't help with some of your specific questions but here is a list of sources I use for parts as well as a listing for a source for manuals. There are other parts suppliers that I'm sure others will recommend as well. The Van Pelt site has diagrams and other technical information that is very useful.
Also, check out the Ford Barn forum for information/help as well. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4

https://southsideobsolete.com/
https://www.joesantiqueauto.com/
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/index.htm
https://www.earlyfordstore.com/
https://cgfordparts.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5PK_BhBBEiwAL7GTPVJLlaLP5SK_RAmTDgPjL3O7WiIleS9enGGXsnRLu6CFtet21v8o1BoC3MIQAvD_BwE
https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/

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04-14-2025 @ 7:42 AM

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Go to the "Online Store" in the left hand menu of this site and order the 35-36 book put out by the Early Ford V-8 Club. It will be a great start for you along with the other suggestions given by 51504bat

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04-14-2025 @ 8:26 AM

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The listed sources are very good. For parts and books. As for a particular book to look for, an early edition of MoToRs Manual is as good as it gets for all American cars back to 1935. Any edition up to 1948 Eleventh Edition will have everything you need. The last listed source, Faxons, should have used copies of that book for a reasonable price.
About the horn/light control on the steering wheel, if you try to remove it without specific instructions, you will destroy it. Do not pull it out from the steering wheel, as the rod is too long , and you will bend the rod. Come back here with questions when you get to that point.

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04-14-2025 @ 9:37 AM

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Guten Morgen, Werner!

Welcome to the EFV8CA.

The referrals outlined by my fellow members are all good. I'd start with the Club's 35-36 Restoration manual and then go with 5150bat suggestions.

There are also plenty of 36 owners who can help with any questions you may have. Don't be afraid to ask.

Good luck with the car.

Tom

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04-14-2025 @ 8:34 PM

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One source for the headlight switch which mounts to the bottom of the steering column is C&G Ford Parts.

https://cgfordparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=headlight%20switch&finder%5B1%5D=4764&finder%5B2%5D=787597&finder%5B3%5D=788083&find=find

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04-15-2025 @ 10:16 AM

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Let me walk you through the Club's store.

Go to the blue part of the screen on your left and click on "Online Store" It will take you to various categories - click on "Ford Books" and the 36 book will be displayed.

Good luck.

Tom

WeMo1964

04-18-2025 @ 8:40 AM

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Thank you so much for all your help. It's so reassuring to see the help being provided here. I feel much more at ease now knowing you're all on my side. !!!!!!!

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