1952-59 Ford Glove compartment light

Did 55/56 Ford have or offer a light for the Glove box?
Thanks
Jim

 

Not on my customline. Maybe an option?

 

Hmm...I don't think my 56 Fairlane has one, but would have to double check.

 

My wagon does not either. I could see it being handy though.

 

I know I go crazy with details sometimes, but......instead, I just keep a flashlight in the glovebox anyways, lol.

 

Any one have an accessories book ??

 

Guys
Reason I asked is that when I was getting the new wiring harnesses, they (vendors) also list a wire harness for a glove box light.
Thought I'd add it, but wondered if anyone actually had one in their car?
Seems like it would be nice to have (and a flashlight is also a good idea).
Thanks
Jim
I wish I had a list of available accessories

 

Maybe pick one up from the local Pick and Pull and adapt it.

 

Does Dan's parts cd have the accessories in it?

 

Pretty sure I have an extra, but would have to find it.. Bulb is 6V, and I do not have the switch.. My Merc has one

 

There isn't one in mine either.

 

MY MERC HAS ONE

 

I think they were only installed in Mercs and Lincolns. If ya wanted a glovebox light ya hadda buy a Merc or Lincoln.

 

Thanks guys
I know about the Merc
Thanks again
Jim
Ken, don't go looking for it. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do

 

It was an accessory in 56 Fords. The glove box was called a "parcel locker" in the book. You could also get a map light, a trunk light and an engine compartment light.

 

So I've got the poor mans version! Makes sense to me =)

 

they were offered starting in 1949 as an accessory.proper name for kit is luggage compartment light lamp FAA-18256-A.the one I have came in a orange and dark blue box.also marked made in Canada I believe the U.S. one would be the same.they would be proper to at least 1956 possibly beyond.

 

Thanks 54Vic
Also, Ken- I know all you Merc guys have those High-End cars with all the features. I shoulda bought a Merc, LOL
Jim

 

Luggage compartment light - isn't that the trunk?

 

Exactly. That's what I would think.

 

I apologize old age is catching up to me it has been over 40 years since I bought both the trunk[luggage]light and the glove box lights.after looking through 50 years of collecting parts I now have the proper part number this one started in 1952 glove compartment light FAA-18254-A.I see that I paid $12.for it.I should have caught the term luggage compartment but some of the****les they used back then did not make sense when viewed in todays terms.again sorry for confusion.CRS is an easy thing to blame my friend al zimer uses it a lot.

 

Here's a photo of the installation instructions from a listing on ebay. NOS for $175 plus shipping. If you click on the photo it gets bigger.

 

Guess I'll stick with the flash light idea

 

Maybe some does have a listing of available options that they might post?

 

175 isn't too bad if that is what you really want!!!!

 

Like I said in post # 8 or buy this one drill a hole and run a ground and a hot lead. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1964-F...ash=item2a7a9ab130:g:39YAAOSwo4pYNj1d&vxp=mtr

 

Uh, NO Paul

Yes, Jeff

 

I have a 56 accessory book and there are a lot of accessories.

 

Hey Bomb
How about listing some of them?
If you have the time
Jim

 

I do that Jim when I get a chance.