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Electrical => Electrical => Topic started by: 1971 on January 31, 2021, 08:23:47 PM

Title: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: 1971 on January 31, 2021, 08:23:47 PM

Would any of you Expert Buick Folks have a recommendation for a Parts Company that sells a quality  Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type) for a 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport.
thanks, Richard

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: gssizzler on January 31, 2021, 09:47:56 PM

Why not replace the stock switch!? Both types are available reproduction! Add on one's are available from Hot Rod suppliers and street rod/ rat rod vendors!There should be reviews and some you tube videos!

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: 1971 on February 01, 2021, 12:46:47 AM

gssizzler,
Thanks, my intent is to replace the stock switch, was wondering who makes a quality replacement

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: gssizzler on February 01, 2021, 01:59:17 AM

American Auto wire seems to be a good ! Use to be able to get ac delco ones which were very good!
Nos are nice but they usually are getting brittle as they are very old! I miss read your first  :BangHead: :BangHead:post!

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: 1971 on February 01, 2021, 02:33:02 AM

gssizzler, Thanks, I thought about a NOS, however hard to find and very costly, I didn't think about the brittle issue.  Appreciate the recommendation.  I got one from YearOne, and is poorly made and a bad fit.

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: dsags on February 01, 2021, 08:03:57 AM

Try Lectric Limited.

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: 1971 on February 01, 2021, 06:53:28 PM

DSAGS, Thanks, I'll give that Company a call also.

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: grants6 on February 01, 2021, 09:26:47 PM

I ordered a replacement from o.p.g.I. They had both styles, mine was made by m&h wiring , seems to be good quality , have used several of their harnesses

Title: Re: Column Mounted Directional Signal Switch (Guide Type)
Post by: 1971 on February 01, 2021, 09:54:18 PM

grants6, thanks, I have got some parts from OPGI that were also good.  Looks like i now have some quality options for a signal switch.  I assumed that YearOne was good; probably was made in China!