WTB - unusable rectangular cutout

[Brent Mize]

Hi all,
I’m currently restoring a generator tester for the Model T Museum.
It’s an Allen and it will be on long term loan in the museum.
I’m in need of a rectangular cutout that can be converted to a diode for that machine.
It does not have to be a Ford Script, but if it is that’s great.
Please let me know if you have one you are willing to part with.
Here’s my machine (left) and the museum loaner machine side by side. Mine has the Ford Rectangular cutout and the other a later can type cutout.

Thanks for your help!
Brent Mize

[Linus Tremaine]

i cant really help you but I have a question -
is a diode replacement something that can be done to any old cut out? For example, I have a 21 studebaker with a nice original cut out mounted on the firewall and it isnt working. I would love to just have the insides replaced if that is possible. Is there a shop that does that somewhere?

L

[FATMAN]

I have a couple rare ones
1 is a Kokomo
Kingston, Indiana
and another larger one, give me a call
Bob
Bob's Antique Auto

[Brent Mize]

Linus,
Yes, it’s very doable.
You will just need to only if the car is negative or positive ground.
That’s really all that’s necessary. The diode just passes current in one direction only.
Post a photo.
Thanks Brent

[Brent Mize]

Bob,
Thank you for looking. I do however believe that those are too wide.
The Ford type was different in shape and the feet went in the other direction.
Here’s a photo of the Ford type cutout.

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[Brent Mize]

Bob,
Please let me know how wide the Kingston unit is.
That will be the key if I can or cannot use it.
Thanks!

[Brent Mize]

I found one. My friend Ruck Lindner has one!