I believe that’s for a clip to hold the bi-metal flasher. I think they rattled loose. I found one attached to the flasher on my car.
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I believe that’s for a clip to hold the bi-metal flasher. I think they rattled loose. I found one attached to the flasher on my car.
I will post a dash reassembly under a new topic.
Hi Pat - Barry is correct, its the clip mount for the indicators flasher unit.
PS. I've sent you a PM about the door trim support plates you are having made.
3610 had an electric antenna, which I am replacing with an original vacuum antenna.
My issue is, I need an original (or reasonable facsimile there of) radio to antenna wire.
Jack said he doesn't have one (I suspect it's more of an issue of going out in his boneyard and pulling the fender out of a Mark II to get to it). I called Klaus Wojak, antenna restorer, and he said he sells no parts. Then I talked to John McClure - the Lincoln Farm and he said he'd check.
Wojak also said the antenna for the 1952-1955 Lincoln would fit.
So, does any one 1) have an antenna wire? or 2) know of a source for the wire? or 3) have a photo of the wire showing the fittings on each end?
Hello Pat,
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Do you need a picture of the dismantled wire?
In order to expand your search it might be helpful to note that many of the vacuum-operated devices were supplied by Trico. I believe that they supplied the antenna and switch, the spritzer bottle and spray coordinator system. The temperature control vacuum switch located in the ductwork on the left side is their's, too. The water valves and vacuum pump by others. Have you flow tested your hot water valves? Have I written about that here?
I found the antenna parts I needed for a rebuild on a Caddy, but the housing and shaft were different. I never found a good source for the check valve in the antenna. Is Fikens still out there? He bought the last remaining Trico stash, he might have parts for antennas.
Maybe he can advise you.
www.rebuildingtricowipers.com
Holger, thank you for the photos. Now I know what I'm looking for.
Barry, Ficken is still in business. I called him yesterday and he does not have antenna stuff. Also, since I have several, I asked, and his price for rebuilding a Trico Wiper Motor is $150.
All the vacuum lines are in place (I used Jack's kit) as is the vacuum control switch (haven't connected the control cable yet). The hot water valves aren't hooked up because the engine isn't in the car yet. I haven't tested the hot water valves. If you wrote about that on the Forum, I haven't seen it but would like to.
Good news for me! John McClure of the Lincoln Farm was able to find an antenna line in excellent condition.
It's very hard to get to a Mark II antenna wire and John had to check several II's to find a good one. He said he was only going to charge me $75 for his labor and was giving me the wire for free. Considering the alternative (none so far) I'm good with that!
John's sole business is harvesting parts from his car "Farm". He has a positive attitude to customer requests and is very prompt and responsive.
If you ever get a chance to visit the Lincoln Farm, you should it's an interesting experience.
Back in the day we would have said "Far out, it's a real trip". In this case, it's both figuratively and literally true.