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How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow #985237 05/02/11 11:31 PM 05/02/11 11:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx Day2Runner OP pro stock
Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	and who can I get one from plus the center cap for a 70 cuda ?? Thx Moparts

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: Day2Runner] #985238 05/02/11 11:41 PM 05/02/11 11:41 PM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	The problem will be getting the old switch out... If it's removed while it's still pliable it's an easy job, unfortunately nobody removes them while they are still pliable... Once they get rock hard they break apart, the top layer of rubber & the copper strips breaks out & bottom layer stays locked into the wheel, the bottom locks in and unless it all comes out cleanly the new switch will never lay right.. If the switch doesn't lay right it will randomly honk while driving cause you brush a sensitive spot... I did a few successfully back in the eighties, I did one successfully in the nineties & after that every one I tried was fubar... I don't know how the guys that are doing them deal with the switch... "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #985239 05/03/11 12:01 AM 05/03/11 12:01 AM
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Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	the old switch is out and the slot is clean ,does it just press in and then thread back up to the spoke and to the center ??/

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: Day2Runner] #985240 05/03/11 12:04 AM 05/03/11 12:04 AM
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indy dart member I Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 190 USA	The Rim-Blow buddy. His name is David Prine from Arizona. He does lots of Mustang and AMC rim-blows. I am sure he knows Mopar also. He does full resto also on wheels. 1970 B5 v-code Superbird 1971 Dodge Charger R/T in GA4

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: Day2Runner] #985241 05/03/11 12:13 AM 05/03/11 12:13 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: the old switch is out and the slot is clean ,does it just press in and then thread back up to the spoke and to the center ??/ Pretty much, you ground one of the copper strips by screwing that end down, the other end runs to the center, a few drops of super glue holds the wire in the groove.. "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #985242 05/03/11 02:35 AM 05/03/11 02:35 AM
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Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	whos got the switch and a repop center cap for a 70 cuda ??

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: Day2Runner] #985243 05/03/11 03:31 AM 05/03/11 03:31 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Jerome Verbit makes the Fish caps but he's hard to get ahold of, I saw recently member Plum Beeper stocks his caps & will sell them... He also restores wheels so he probably could supply the switch.... "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #985244 05/03/11 06:32 AM 05/03/11 06:32 AM
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HEMICUDA top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio	Quote: Jerome Verbit makes the Fish caps but he's hard to get ahold of, I saw recently member Plum Beeper stocks his caps & will sell them... He also restores wheels so he probably could supply the switch.... These things? Satin chrome, NOT painted silver. 6615114-260-C.jpg (59 downloads) Last edited by HEMICUDA; 05/03/11 06:33 AM.

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: HEMICUDA] #985245 05/03/11 09:28 AM 05/03/11 09:28 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	Center cap: Get an original one, or get one of Mike's.

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: HEMICUDA] #985246 05/03/11 09:52 AM 05/03/11 09:52 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Sorry Mike, I didn't know you offered that... Definitely get one from Mike, always a good part & I'm sure it will cost less... "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: cudaized] #985247 05/03/11 12:44 PM 05/03/11 12:44 PM
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Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	Quote: Center cap: Get an original one, or get one of Mike's. got a link for Mike ?? or E mail or screen name ?? thx again Moparts

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: Day2Runner] #985248 05/03/11 12:46 PM 05/03/11 12:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: Quote: Center cap: Get an original one, or get one of Mike's. got a link for Mike ?? or E mail or screen name ?? thx again Moparts Mike posted the picture in this post.... BEA.. "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #985249 05/03/11 02:43 PM 05/03/11 02:43 PM
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rayztoy super stock R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,170 Richmond, VA	Mike will take good care of you!

Re: How hard is for DIYer to install a switch on a Rim Blow [Re: rayztoy] #985250 05/07/11 12:24 AM 05/07/11 12:24 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 658 WOODGRAINWHEELS.COM Indiana plumbeeper mopar
plumbeeper mopar Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 658 WOODGRAINWHEELS.COM Indiana	Send me an email and I'll send you instructions on how to properly install new new rimblow switch. Buy the switch and pigtail from me and I'll install it for free. Due to the delicacy of the rimblow switch, I can only guarantee it to work if I install it. Dave plumbeeper@yahoo.com 812-593-4328 Dave

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