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Ralph G.
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Posted: Apr/25/2019 at 11:15am |
I can't find a replacement brake light switch like the one in my '68 AMX. Vendors show a 1956-'67 style and a 1969-'72 style, neither of which looks like the one I need. My switch is about a 1"X 1-1/2" rectangle shape with 2 terminals that point towards the floor. Is there a source for the one I need? Or could I use the mounting bracket and switch from a '69 AMX or Javelin? Thanks!
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Trader
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Last ones I got at an appliance store. It fit the bracket and had the correct terminals. I just brought the old one into the appliance repair shop and the woman at the counter went to the back, came out with a box, and I got 2 for less then $10.
Sorry, no numbers or appliance application.
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Ralph G.
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Interesting. Thanks!
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Midnight Rambler
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'66 American 440 Convertible 290/M-40/AMC 20 3.15/PS/PB '04 Jeep Wrangler X Rocky Mountain Edition 4.0 5sp |
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Steve_P
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This style switch was discontinued early from service parts availability and was replaced with the 69+ style and an adapter bracket. For 68, auto and 4 speed may have also had different PNs originally.
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Ralph G.
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I see that some vendors now offer the later update. Thanks for the reply.
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Midnight Rambler
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I would think if you got stuck, and it's not a show car, that you could use the switch for the bottom of the MC and make two short, simple wire each with a pin end and spade end.
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'66 American 440 Convertible 290/M-40/AMC 20 3.15/PS/PB '04 Jeep Wrangler X Rocky Mountain Edition 4.0 5sp |
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401MATCOUPE
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If you want an NOS original switch, send me a PM I have a few left.
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Ross K. Peterson
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Ralph G.
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I just found a used one that I'm supposed to pick up tomorrow. If it doesn't work out I'll be back in touch. Thanks!
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Steve_P
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This style switch can be carefully disassembled and the internal contacts can be cleaned. It's a very simple design, but it has two compression springs inside so don't lose those.
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