<VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch

[Bill H.]

                                             B"H

I'd like to thank Kent Sullivan for his execellent article on upgrading the factory Boyne turn signal switch used on 67-69 Covairs, to the better Delco unit.

After going through 3 Boyne switches (they break every time you hand-cancel a turn), I got disgusted and used Kent's procedure to adapt the steering column flange (adding 2 new tapped holes) to accept the Delco switch, which is infinitely better than the Boyne.  In fact, it's difficult to understand why GM would even use such a terrible design on their 67-68 cars in the first place.  My son drove my car last week and not only broke the locking fingers that lock a turn, but the entire lever went limp and broke off the switch almost completely.

Kent's article can be found in the July 2007 issue of the Communique, but an updated version can be found on the Web at 

http://www.corvairkid.com/67-9signal.htm

The Delco switch is installed and works but I can't drive the car to make sure the upper support bearing is installed correctly until the weather clears.  Total installation time for a fat-fingered klutz (but who loves to fix nuts-and-bolts things):  about 4 hours total, including tool collection and cleanup.

CAVEAT:  If you want to buy a new repro Delco switch, DON'T order the NAPA catalogued switch for a 69 Corvair!  It's the wrong switch!  Order the one for a '67 or 68 Corvair (it works for the 69, which had the same identical steering column), or even a 68 Chevelle, and you'll get the correct one.

Again, thanks Kent.  The Corvair hobby has some great folks who share their experiences and it's great (I have plans to do some articles when I have time).

Regards...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG