Where can I find NOS or OEM or US made?

mkitchen · Post by **mkitchen** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:12 pm

I need to replace the original turn signal switch and would like to find one that is US made. I am not totally against overseas parts but I think the US made parts will hold up better.

papabug71 · Post by **papabug71** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:52 pm

If the stuff from the big names isin't USA made, I don't think you'll be able to find any.

Try Dennis Carpenter, Mac's, Blue Oval, & Obsolete Ford. Also, if you still have an "old" Ford dealership near you, you might hit them up. Our local mom & pop Ford dealer stocked alot of parts for my truck untill they were bought out by a big chain dealership

I would look for new vs. NOS. I put a NOS turn signal switch in my truck last year & it lasted about 3 blocks. 40 year old plastic sucks.

robroy · Post by **robroy** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:07 pm

Good day MKitchen,

I second what PapaBug is saying about NOS turn signal switches.

Yet I remember reading something from 70_F100 about an after-market switch that worked beautifully in his truck. And based on looking at their Web site, my best guess is that their stuff's USA-made. Of course you'd want to call to find out for sure.

Here's the post from 70_F100: Right blinker blows fuses

The place is: Shee Mar.

Robroy

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:06 pm

There's a link here somewhere that had been posted that searches the dealers for obsolete OEM ford parts. Maybe somebody can come along soon and repost it?

FLASH 1 · Post by **FLASH 1** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:21 pm

just have not called the right person to get a true Ford switch

mkitchen · Post by **mkitchen** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:43 pm

Thanks for the replys. I should be able to find a good switch from sources provided. Every time I do something to Rueben, my 71, I get excited and want to do more. I just took some shots of the engine and exhaust and will get them posted. Not wanting to redirect the post but does anyone know about Grant steering wheels? I am looking at a 15" to replace my original wheel. It is manual steering, which I am ok with, but I want a wheel that is comparable in size to what I have but thicker.
Again, thanks
Mikey

MicroGov · Post by **MicroGov** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:22 pm

If you have the ford part number, go to; http://www.rearcounter.com/
Good luck

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:03 am

Here's the guys I was thinking about:

http://www.greensalescompany.com/

69f-100 · Post by **69f-100** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:23 pm

try tom at flashback f-100's www.flashbackf100s.com i just talked to him about some spring seats for my 69 f100 he said no problem and i will be getting them soon. he is a great guy to deal with.

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