question WW2 or PW US Blackout Light Switch?

[N.O.S.]

The U7144T (which was rebuilt by Autocar in 1953) should have the standard pull-out switch, but has this rotary type. Can anyone identify this as a WW2 or Post War type?

 

I've just ripped out the entire wiring from the Autocar (some original, some later, some mouse damaged, some does nothing!) and am pondering whether to use this switch or put a pull-out type in.

 

Thanks!

[Markheliops]

Looks to me as the above switch is an ignition switch WWII type as fitted to many US vehicles - including the Ward La France.

 

If you need an NOS pull out lighting switch - RR Services.

 

Switch could also be a universal rotary switch for many applications.

 

Markheliops

[Adrian Barrell]

The five position rotary light switch replaced the earlier pull switch, which itself came in early (four position) and late (five position), sometime in 1944, so it is wartime.

 

The ignition switch that resembles it but without the button is, I think, post war.

[N.O.S.]

Thanks for your input Adrian and Mark. It will see further service then!

[pop larkin]

I have got the same type swith on the Chevy, only mine has the backing that shows the positions.

 

[N.O.S.]

That's a coincidence Paul, I've just this moment found a similar pic of a repro one on Staman's website under jeep parts, and will have to scrape the paint off 'just in case'!

[pop larkin]

Yeah mine was covered in paint. The backing is made of a bakelite/plastic type material.

[N.O.S.]

Yes, the plastic is why I was worried it might be a PW switch - thanks for that info.