70 AMX rear window defroster

I have a BBO 70 with the rear window defroster ( yes 1 0f 56 or so), I am looking for someone who knows where the relay is supposed to be located on the inside dash structure? Also my switch just has the button and nut not a square black plate. Did 70 have a plate? Also at AMO Gettysburg I saw a 70 with the button located in dash to the right of the steering column? Is the right place, I did not get the car with the original dash, it's melted and sitting in someones garage in AZ (spiteful deal between that person and the person I purchased car from) I have all I need for the final resto coming soon (not soon enough to take to Kenosha though). Any info will help! Thanks!

In the  '70 Owner's Manual (2nd Printing) the Javelin/AMX dash pictured with all the options has the RWD button and light on the right side of the column, with no metal plate. I can't say that's a definitive word on the subject,  but it merits a closer look.

Digger, I am pretty sure the little metal switch plate on yours is actually off of a Gremlin/Hornet with the option, offered in '73 and up.


Edited by ramblinrev - Jun/30/2017 at 12:24pm

hurst390sc wrote: This could be a great discussion. I removed a complete assembly, glass, switch, and wiring from an original 70 Amx about 7-8 years ago and sold it here on the forum. It was on left side of column with the black plate, similar to holgers photo.

Here's the AMC parts book scoop on Heated Rear Window Switch and Wiring for 1970 Javelin/AMX.
Group # 3.770  Switch 363 6639 (same as 73/74 Gremlin and Hornet).
NO escutcheon plate!
Light 363 6640 (same as 73/74 Gremlin and Hornet)
Wire from Starter solenoid to relay 321 0988
Harness from Relay to rear window 321 0986
Relay 363 6641  (used on most models through '74 or '75)

So, I'm willing to bet that the "rear window/rear defogger" metal tag attached to the switch does not belong on the '70 Javelin/AMX. You should have an unlabeled switch and indicator light to the right of the steering column. (And those may be located on that removable lower steering column plastic panel-as per Owner's Manual-or above where the Rear Fader switch would be, on the dash structure itself. I'd like to see more information on original cars to sort the 'location' piece out!)

Chuck, yours is off of a 73/74 Hornet or Gremlin....switch and light are correct for '70; plate is not.

Paul

This 1970 Javelin was an original family (current owner brother of original owner) car at Gettysburg and I took this pic of the switch: