Dashboard lighting rheostat

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1946-7 chassis manual wiring diagram shows a rheostat for dimming/brightening gauge lighting.   My 47 pickup didn't have one.  Does anyone have a photo or know where it would be mounted on the dashboard?  Thanks

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Bump.   I would assume this may have been standard on a commodore and/or an option on other models

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The rheostat is available here  https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_early/instrument-panel-dimmer-switch-butterscotch-knob-ford-super-deluxe.html

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Thank you glowplug, now I know what it looks like.  Remaining question is where is/was this located on the dashboard, assuming it is on the face of the dash or is it mounted under on the bottom edge?

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On Stepdowns under edge of dash. Left side had predrilled holes for knob to drop through dash and two holes at proper spacing for attaching screws.  

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Example of the Stepdown mounting