Vintage Nos 20s 30s 40s 50s Art Decco Aetna Heater Switch Dash Auto Accessory on 2040-parts.com
East Providence, Rhode Island, US
Hello, Here's a I'm still going thru boxes in the Garage, & around the house Reducing some of my Collectables. Time to clean out the accumulated items I saved for future use. Maybe someone can use this item now. Time to let this stuff go. I came across a box I had in the Draw with Switches. I'll be listing the some of the others as soon as I can. Don't know Original Application or Age of this switch. I've had this Box of Switches for quite a while now. This is NOS in Excellent Condition. Complete: Original Knob, Bulb, & Mounting Nut. The 2 Brass Screws Turn Freely as they should. This is a LIGHTED / ILLUMINATED Switch. TESTED, When Power is Applied, Lights as it should. Knob will GLOW ORANGE when it is turned on. Please See Picture #2 & #3. In the DARK, Orange Glow Does show through the Knob. This is NOT MARKED 6 or 12 VOLT. Current Bulb is a #51. Judging from the Bulb, It's a 6 Volt Switch. Tested & the bulb Does Light as it should. The 12 Volt Replacement would be a #53 Bulb. Mount under the dash with a Mounting Bracket. This can be Dash Mounted using the Supplied Nut. Knob: Looks like Bakelite. Very Cool Color. Color: COFFEE with Darker Shades. This has a Marbleized Look. Turn the Knob, there are 2 Positions / Clicks. After the Clicks, Operates as a Rheostate Control. The Switch & Knob are Very Clean & Shiney. There are NO Cracks, Scratches, Dents or Pits. Looks to have a Nice, Aged, Vintage Patina AS IS. May need more cleaning, New Owner can decide this. Personally, I like the Patina on the Knob. Not Marked 6 or 12 Volts. May Work fine with either. I Tested this switch with a Ohm Meter, & it Seems Fine. Switch turns Easily as it should to all positions.
This switch has a Very Nice Art Decco Design. Knob Looks like Bakelite, Maybe Plastic. Marked: AETNA MOTOR PRODUCTS BOSTON, MASS U.S.A. You can see this in the 1st Picture. There's 2 Screw Studs on the back Marked: HEATER & BATTERY. Nice Vintage Original Piece to Add to your Vintage Ride. Maybe just Add this to your Auto Memorabilia Collection. VERY POPULAR ADD-On during the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, & still to this day, people add these RARE Switches to their Vintage Rides. Back then when you Added a Heater to your Ride, You needed a Cool Swich to control it. This Might be the one you have been Looking for. Knob Measures: About 1 " Wide. Switch Base Measures: 1 1/8" Wide Total Height Measures: 1 1/4 " Tall. Nice Compact Heater Switch. This may have Many Applications. See pictures & decide if this will work for you. Think what this would ADD to your RIDE. Maybe just Add this to your Auto Memorabilia Collection. This item will LOOK COOL in any HotRod Daily Driver RatRod Car Truck LowRider Boat VW RV T-Bucket Classic Cruiser Street Rod Period Resto or a Full Custom. Thanks for Looking. While your here, Please Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list Check back often, always listing other KOOL items. Never know what you'll find in my IF YOUR BIDDING FROM OUTSIDE THE LOWER 48, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED A SHIPPING QUOTE. International Buyers – Please Note: · Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. · Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. · These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. · We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior
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