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07-05-2005, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Southeast,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #375 427 S/C - 428FE - Toploader - 1968 AMX 390 Go Pack 4 Speed - My Daily Driver is a 2004 Crossfire
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Lucas Dash Panel Light Rheostat Switch
I am looking for the current part number and source for a Lucas dash panel rheostat switch. This switch is the one that is used to dim or brighten or turn off the dash gauge lights. It typically has a fluted black nob but I just need the switch.
Any help with a Lucas part number and source would be appreciated. I cannot find this on the Finish Line online catalog.
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A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach. It is the one remedy for the disorders of the great sympathetic nervous system. Jean Cocteau 1889-1963, French Author, Filmmaker
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07-05-2005, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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07-05-2005, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA
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That is an irritating website. Is it me, or is there a way to browse the online catalog without having to play cat and mouse??
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07-05-2005, 11:08 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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07-05-2005, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Northport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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Quote:
Originally posted by Steve R
That is an irritating website. Is it me, or is there a way to browse the online catalog without having to play cat and mouse??
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Hiya Steve...
My Gift to you... ..and, of course, the rest of the club, too.  |
07-05-2005, 11:27 AM
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Ron,
What is the key to cracking the code? Yunno, like "Teaching a man to fish" and all that. 
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07-05-2005, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA
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Quote:
Originally posted by blykins
Nope. Which one are you....the cat or the mouse?
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blykins,
Neither. Just another numb-nut potential customer that will take his mouse to a site that wants to sell product instead of play games 
Steve
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07-05-2005, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 SC
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Shelby has the panel dimmer switch. They modify a Ford switch to allow it to use the Lucas style knob and bezel. Consequently, it ain't cheap! 
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07-05-2005, 12:04 PM
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Kris,
Do you have the part number for the Ford switch and any further info on how they modify it?
Steve
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07-05-2005, 12:33 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #375 427 S/C - 428FE - Toploader - 1968 AMX 390 Go Pack 4 Speed - My Daily Driver is a 2004 Crossfire
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It appears that the LUCAS MGB panel rheostat will work on the Cobra. It is 12 volt, with the on/off and low to high voltage rheostat. Same flat sided metal key knob for the fluted plastic dash knob. Has four spade connectors and can be found for $25 to $35 vs the $125~ price. I have one on order and if it works, or if it does not, I will let you all know.
My current rheostat is "notchy" in that is does not smoothly go from dim to brite with small gradiants, it appears coarse in the adjustment and has seen better days. Once I get a replacment I will try to use contact cleaner on the rheostat to see if it would clean up a bit.
Thanks for the help.
And yes that search engine on the Cobra Restorer's website is an odd implementation.
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A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach. It is the one remedy for the disorders of the great sympathetic nervous system. Jean Cocteau 1889-1963, French Author, Filmmaker
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07-05-2005, 02:22 PM
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Ron you never cease to amaze.
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07-05-2005, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Grapevine,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former Owner/Builder of KMP142 427 Sideoiler, Tunnel Wedge, Aluminum heads, etc.
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Call Marge at Motorsports International.
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07-07-2005, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: California,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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Ebay search "NOS Lucas Rheostat", there usually are a couple.
Rick
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