Posted by Denis on July 04, 1997 at 10:19:34:
In Reply to: Cowl light parts posted by Joe Cimoch on July 03, 1997 at 16:22:49:
: I've found an unusual source for Power Wagon cowl light parts, like lenses, reflectors, and gaskets. I took a rusty reflector to my friend Ray's shop to clean up in his blaster cabinet. Wen I showed Ray the reflector, he said "Come here, I've got some of those". As it turns out he had about a dozen of the reflectors, and not from Power Wagons. The 1934 Ford uses the same reflector, and same size lens as the Power Wagon. You can also get a paper gasket to fit between the lens and reflector. I looked in Hemmings for a repro Ford parts supplier and came up with MAC'S 800-777-0948. They sell reflectors for $7.20, lenses for $3.95, and the gasket for 95 cents. Also quickly looking through the catalog I spotted another item, the knob that goes on the end of the wiper motor for $1.35. I'll update if I come across any more parts. They don't show th chrome ring for the cowl light, so I'll check some other places. The bucket itself is different, the Ford uses a stainless bucket.
: Joe
You have to realize that many manufacturers
use generic parts from subcontractors. Even today
datsun / suburu/ mitsibushi (whatever) share many
subcontractor generic parts. Just as they did
20 / 30 / 40 / 50 years ago. I always cross
referance part numbers. Ha Ha, I started doing
this 20 some years ago in the marines. I was
looking for a double throw toggle switch for a
m-60 tank. crossed referanced the part # found
it to be used on rocket launchers/jet aircraft
and a lot of other toys. I'v never had a problem
finding parts since. GOOD HUNTING...