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john66ny wrote ...
Wonder if it would work in the '66 version?
I doubt that '66 and '67 switches are the same since '67 was the first year for the collapsible column design. If the tilt column in a '66 is made by the same company that made them for GM (likely Saginaw) then the switch might be the same as a '63-'66 Chevy Impala tilt column. Shee-Mar lists the Chevy tilt column switch as SM221. They list a '66 Chrysler switch as SM102 but that listing does not mention whether it is only for non-tilt or if it also fits tilt columns. I would contact them and ask:
Well it only took 6 months but I finally got the switches.
Now I have to find a good detail machinist to retrofit my lever rod to the new switch.
My switch is the white one, new Shee-Mar switch is the red one.
The top of the lever rod is peened over to secure the switch and cam together. Once the rod is removed, there is little to no material left to resecure it.
And I have to drill out the existing piece in the new switch.
I talked to Shee-Mar today and they said they would work with me if the new switch gets fouled up during the retrofit.
That's basically all they could do. Their market for the Chrysler specific switch is too tiny to justify the Machining/R+D for the correct lever rod.
My thought is to drill and tap my lever rod and then use a machine screw to secure it all together again.
Should have just went with a GM switch, its the same amount of changes with the arm shaft, and nothing else changes. I'll try and dig up the part #, as I just went through this with my 67 Monaco T&T, less the corner lights
Should have just went with a GM switch, its the same amount of changes with the arm shaft, and nothing else changes. I'll try and dig up the part #, as I just went through this with my 67 Monaco T&T, less the corner lights
Umm, it is a GM switch. Saginaw built the columns for GM and then Chrysler had the switch altered to fit their needs.
I made it work with a couple of alterations.
First, I was able to reuse my lever rod and peen the end over the anchor plate.
Second, I had to file down the plastic collar on the horn switch so that it would allow the canceling collar to seat properly. I took about 3/16" off of the plastic.
Surprisingly, the new switch came with all the proper/necessary wiring for the cornering lights. No alterations needed for that.
So the Tilt-O-Scope column is now installed in the Silver Custom with working turn signals and working cornering lights for the first time since I bought the car.
No, its a Chrysler switch, you won't find a GM that is the exact same style as it, and I used all of my stock pieces as well and their more readily available then special ordering.. I keep forgetting the box tab in the shop, but I will grab it ths week and post the number and application
No, its a Chrysler switch, you won't find a GM that is the exact same style as it, and I used all of my stock pieces as well and their more readily available then special ordering.. I keep forgetting the box tab in the shop, but I will grab it ths week and post the number and application
This project is complete.
As I said before, altered the GM switch to work for the Chrysler column.