Old High Beam Footswitch

Jan 13 2008 posts.

Old high beam footswitch.

In 1925 the depressible headlight became obsolete when the guide lamp co. Reminiscing about our old 77 plymouth volare wagon i recalled that it had a floor mounted foot switch to activate the high beams. In older cars the headlight dimmer switch was activated with your foot on the left side of the floorboard. Hamb old farts club.

The purpose of creating this footswitch was to provide pro and high end users with innovative creation solutions and you better believe boss succeeded in their mission. Steering column mounted headlight headlamp high low beam dimmer switch for gm j3239703 3239703 26019660 7832411 26035239. I hated it when they moved the dimmer switch from the floor to the turn signal stalk. Thread on rotary switches off low beam high beam i use 49 plymouth chrysler overspray dec 31 2011.

With a foot switch i could instantly toggle the high beams with my left foot and never have to adjust my hands or fingers on the wheel. Get it as soon as sat sep 19. And the items above were only. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.

Only 2 left in stock order soon. This would be an even bigger improvement for admittedly rare these days manual shift vehicles where you have to manage steering shifting and high beams with your hands. Using advanced boss technology the possibilities of your stage show will feel infinite when you re connected with the incredible es 8. I remember a 1978 mercedes 300d that my parents bought new being the first car i drove with the high beam control on the stalk.

In 1927 the dimmer switch was moved to the floor where it stayed for about 50 years until it was moved again to the steering column. In more modern cars it has been relocated to the steering column often applied with the turn signal lever. My 1962 and 1949 cadillacs have the switch there as well and the 49 has a push button on the dash near the key for the starter. My 1977 lincoln mark v had the high beam switch on the floor.

Introduced the 2 filament headlight bulb. Your headlight dimmer switch allows you to switch between high and low beam headlights while driving.