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Re: Alternative to OE style headlamp switch [Re: Montclaire] #2632870
03/15/19 01:30 AM
03/15/19 01:30 AM
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For what you are trying to do I would look for a combo headlamp/cluster dimmer switch and a matching 2 speed wiper. Something retro. That will leave you with an empty hole but I drove my 73 Challenger like that for ten years and it never bothered me. 73-76 a-body should work if you can find them cheap enough but there are probably other options out there (headlamp looks to be the same/similar to what's in the Rockauto link but you'd still need a knob/shaft) . My only concern would be things getting too crowded with the flared a-body knobs, might just have to try and see.

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Re: Alternative to OE style headlamp switch [Re: Montclaire] #2632915
03/15/19 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Montclaire
73-76 A-body 2 speed switches look very similar to 72-74 E-body. I think the only difference is the number and orientation of the tabs on the back of the switch. If you could find one in a bone yard and get a copy of the wiring diagram you could probably adapt it to work, it just won't fit the stock harness plug. 71-77 van/truck and F-body are similar too but with even more prongs.




I have considered this too and it may work bc making an adapter would be easy . However those switches are really not much less than the E-body.

Re: Alternative to OE style headlamp switch [Re: lostdog] #2632947
03/15/19 10:38 AM
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Try the classifieds here or on Forabodiesonly.com. I think it would be worth it if you could find them at a reasonable price, getting the same length shaft might be tricky and I assume you want the knobs to match.

If you just want super cheap then you are going to have to hack up the panel you have and use HELP brand/GM stuff.

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