Author Topic: Convertible top lift switch  (Read 2692 times)

Offline Sinatra

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Convertible top lift switch
« on: November 10, 2015 - 05:16:21 AM »
I recently lucked into an E-body convertible top switch.  It's used but I'd rate it "nearly NOS" in condition.  It was pulled from a snow-country wrecking yard in the '70s and has been sitting since.  The action on it feels like a new switch, though there is a little play on-center, which I think is normal.  There's virtually no wear on the handle, and the back side of it is perfect (yes, it's the four-hole mount, before anyone asks).  The terminals look like it's never been connected as the brass isn't even scratched.  Probably plugged in at the factory, unplugged when pulled, and never connected again.  The paint dot on the handle is red, which I believe makes it a '71; I've seen white and light blue as well.

Passenger side of switch is marked:

UP B DN
2947406
36033

Driver's side is marked:

350 0

There's only one listed on there now in any condition (it's NOS), and that guy wants $650!  That seems insane to me.  I'm a reasonable guy.  I'm not necessarily going to sell it, but I'm curious as to its value.




Offline AARTA340

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2015 - 03:41:03 PM »
I will throw out a WAG and say $200.  :rofl: :smilielol:




Had to fix my spelling error, it just bugged the heck out of me, that is what happens when on the fly.   :eek4:
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Offline soundcontrol

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015 - 05:54:04 PM »
Wow, I bought a headlight switch on e-bay for $35 in good condition, is the top lift switch that much more?
/ Ken
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Offline 1 Wild R/T

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2015 - 06:12:33 PM »
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Wow, I bought a headlight switch on e-bay for $35 in good condition, is the top lift switch that much more?

Every E body had a headlight switch, they are common..... Only convertible E bodies with the optional power top have top switches....  And virtually every E body vert that can be resurrected either has been or someone is collecting parts to resurrect....

So yeah Vert top switches are spendy....   
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Offline JayBee

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2015 - 06:39:52 PM »
The reproductions used to be $165.00, now they're up to $205.00. The dot is left unpainted, some hobby paint can make it a '70 or '71.
https://www.herbsparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=268&cat=665
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Offline Sinatra

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2015 - 10:25:23 PM »
Yeah, that's the one I mentioned in my original post.  It's a good thing the switch is a toggle, because he's off his rocker.  :screwy:

Offline js29no

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2015 - 10:17:16 AM »
 :iagree: :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley:

Offline Cudaragtop

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Re: Convertible top lift switch
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2015 - 10:27:43 AM »
Even the shipping is ridiculous.  :screwy:
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