1923 model t headlight switch?

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1923orange
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1923 model t headlight switch?

Post by 1923orange » Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:24 pm

How would my lights have been originally turned on, on my 1923 touring? It is a starter car. And canadian built if that matters. Thanks

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Re: 1923 model t headlight switch?

Post by RajoRacer » Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:08 pm

The headlamps would have used the "lever" on the ignition switch to turn on - dim one way - bright the other way.

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Re: 1923 model t headlight switch?

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:19 am

RajoRacer wrote:
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:08 pm
The headlamps would have used the "lever" on the ignition switch to turn on - dim one way - bright the other way.
and the key selects the voltage source Bat - Off - Mag
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Re: 1923 model t headlight switch?

Post by 1923orange » Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:03 am

Thanks guys its one of those Duh moments for me. Just didn't pay much attention.

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