<VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch

[ricknorris at suddenlink.net]

Agreed,
I did the deal on my 67 Monza. Its a world of difference.
--
Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
www.corvairalley.com 

---- "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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 
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> http://www.corvairkid.com/67-9signal.htm
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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).
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> Regards...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG
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