Old High Beam Footswitch

I believe this was fairly common at the time but it seems like a really odd engineering decision compared with the dash or stalk mounted switches that are common now.

Old high beam footswitch.

Thread on rotary switches off low beam high beam i use 49 plymouth chrysler overspray dec 31 2011. Switching between low and high beam was accomplished through a switch on the steering column. In older cars the headlight dimmer switch was activated with your foot on the left side of the floorboard. 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.

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. In more modern cars it has been relocated to the steering column often applied with the turn signal lever. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Introduced the 2 filament headlight bulb.

My 1977 lincoln mark v had the high beam switch on the floor. Jan 13 2008 posts. 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.

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. 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. I hated it when they moved the dimmer switch from the floor to the turn signal stalk. Hamb old farts club.

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