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If yes, any ideas about where I might find a 12 volt one that looks correct?

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they were available options on the car , and the same on all models 37-52 - that would be indicated by the blank hole in the dash .... any lighter available at yer local parts store will fit and work, you'd just need to replace the knob with the right style for your dash, using one from a light switch maybe

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Not sure if it is original, but I have one in my 39. It's not wired in, but it looks good.

Of course I've got a few holes in the dash that I have no idea of what they go too.


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I had one as well in my 46 and just bought a 12 volt replacement and wired it in. I bought the one with a chrome lighter not the plastic so it looks more period correct.

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There is a knockout baffle in my '46 for one, and I'm pretty sure we have the same dashborard.

It's down in the cluster by the Ignition and the Choke/Throttle cable pulls.

IINM, it's supposed to be chrome. The knockout baffle is.


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Thanks guys. I went to Autozone today and picked up a 12v lighter. The chromed solid brass knob from my "old" 6v just needed skochi turning to fit. The knob is in the chrome shop now.


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