Hey guys so I have a 69 f100 240 and I'm going through the wiring. And this was in my front dash it was cut and I have absolutely no idea what it's for. Pictures are in the link.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1VmPJVQL6YS6KJQ9
Help identify this dash plug???
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Scuzzy_1250
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Thipdar
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
It doesn't look like it's OEM to me.Scuzzy_1250 wrote:Hey guys so I have a 69 f100 240 and I'm going through the wiring. And this was in my front dash it was cut and I have absolutely no idea what it's for. Pictures are in the link.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1VmPJVQL6YS6KJQ9
That protective cap that swings around to cover the receptacle makes me think that it was an exterior connector of some sort that was repurposed for a different use.
Could it have been used to provide power&ground for an accessory that was supposed to be easily removable? (I'm guessing that it might have been for a radar detector or an after-market radio).
I'd be curious to know what it was wired into.
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
Definitely not original.
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
I feel like I have seen that sort of thing for things like spot lights, and perhaps for an electric trailer brake prior to the advent of 6 & 7 pin trailer connectors...
It is obviously older, it isn’t factory and there is really no telling what it was used for, people do weird stuff to cars and trucks...
It is obviously older, it isn’t factory and there is really no telling what it was used for, people do weird stuff to cars and trucks...
Robert
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Thipdar
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
I'm inclined to agree, but I think trailer connectors start at a minimum of four pins.DuckRyder wrote:I feel like I have seen that sort of thing for things like spot lights, and perhaps for an electric trailer brake prior to the advent of 6 & 7 pin trailer connectors...
It is obviously older, it isn’t factory and there is really no telling what it was used for, people do weird stuff to cars and trucks...
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Scuzzy_1250
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
Super old trailer connectors then hahaha. Well thanks dudes. Much appreciated
It is weird having that in my dash and I have a cargo light switch and I don't even have a cargo light. Or is that for the dome?
It is weird having that in my dash and I have a cargo light switch and I don't even have a cargo light. Or is that for the dome?
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1972hiboy
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Re: Help identify this dash plug???
I have seen those two pin connectors for giving power to a camper shell that has marker lights on it.......odd being under the dash.....
Rich
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1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....