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Offline ShelbyDogg

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Re: Convertible Top Switch ???
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2010 - 06:49:06 PM »
Rob,

  That guy on E-Bay "the Flr" is just crazy. I don't know how he sells anything. Just look at his E-Bay store and get a good laugh.    :22yikes:
I guess he knows that he has a rare switch. I guess if you really need an original, how much does someone pay?
Rob

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Offline CUDAMAN1970

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Re: Convertible Top Switch ???
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2010 - 07:52:55 PM »
If you are looking for a low cost alternative, it is my understanding that the 67-68 B-Body convertible top switch (part no 2820423) will work and it looks identical (at least to my eyes) to the e-body switch. 

Part number 2820423 is also the tailgate power window dash switch for 1967 mopar station wagons - so if you can find one of these cars in a salvage yard it might be worth a look.

PG classics is selling a re-production of the e-body switch for $195 (page 162 of the new catalog).

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« Last Edit: March 01, 2010 - 08:31:25 PM by ShelbyDogg »
Rob

3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


Offline sprecks

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Re: Convertible Top Switch ???
« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2010 - 08:50:29 PM »
My car had the switch in it when I got it but was missing the black handle. I pulled the black handle off of a headlight switch and used it. Works like a charm but doesn't have a spot on it. I guess I could hit it with a drill bit and put a dab of blue paint (or maybe red) on it if I was really worrried about it.
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Re: Convertible Top Switch ???
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2010 - 08:57:30 PM »
My car had the switch in it when I got it but was missing the black handle. I pulled the black handle off of a headlight switch and used it. Works like a charm but doesn't have a spot on it. I guess I could hit it with a drill bit and put a dab of blue paint (or maybe red) on it if I was really worrried about it.
  Good tip Jay, I have about 6 of those headllight switches. some have those dots on them already.  I don't need the top switch but that tip helps others make one.
Rob

3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0