68 Toronado turn signal switch needed

dan68toro · August 11th, 2008, 05:40 PM

I have looked all over, one place wants $255.00 and another place wants $395.00. Don't really want to pay that much, anyone have any ideas?

2blu442 · August 11th, 2008, 10:41 PM

Dan, are you looking for the switch inside the column? Is this the plastic piece that clicks when you move the arm or did they use something else in the Toro? John

Olds64 · August 12th, 2008, 06:55 AM

Did you already check Fusicks? Every catalog they put out has an insert with hard to find items and unique items (ie. electrical parts, turn signal lenses, vacuum resivoirs, etc.).

dan68toro · August 12th, 2008, 06:24 PM

hey guys, called all around today (usa auto parts, yesteryear, chicago auto parts, collectors auto supply and a few others) nobody has a switch. Guess I'm going to have to leave her in the garage until I find one. Checking salvage yards now for a used one. Mine is in rough shape, a kit did'nt help it. Keep your eyes peeled.

thanks

August 16th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Sorry I do not have this partin my stack of stuff.
Jerry
Adivisor for W-34 Toronados

oldsmobilia · August 27th, 2008, 06:31 AM

Couple of different switches for different applications. Red ones are the hardest to find. Also need to know if tilt travel wheel and front cornering lights. May be able to help you with used depending on what one you need. The red ones I know are the same ones used in the Caddies for 68 too so you might try that way. I paid big bucks for a red one myself but wanted to do the job once and forget about it.

dan68toro · August 29th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Well, in my first post I listed that I found a few switches anywhere from $299.00 to $395.00.......That was from looking at part sites...and when I finally called on them they were long gone...years gone. I found out quickly after calling a dozen or so place that these things are obsolete. After about 100 calls I finally found a red switch out of a 68 Caddy. I paid $500.00 and didnt even blink an eye. I feel so lucky that I finally found one. If I didn't have tilt/teles w/cornering lights it would have been much easier, and less expensive. Thanks to everyone for their input

2blu442 · September 6th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Paul, would you please tell me where this switch is located? I dismantled a 1967 with Tilt/tele and cornering lights last spring. I know the 1966 switch is attached to the column, but don't know about the 1967. Do you know if these were different every year? John

2blu442 · September 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Thank you for the information Paul, so I guess when I sold the 1967 Tilt/Tele column the buyer may have got a good deal considering the value of the switch! I have seen several 66-69 Toro's for sale as parts or project cars in the last year or so, I'll start looking for ones that may have this item. John

sharkeymark · September 27th, 2008, 09:08 PM

Hey guys don't give up the good fight yet. I need the same switch for Tilt/Tele without cornering lights. Anyone know where to get one?

RATCHETMASTER · January 23rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

Can someone be more specific about this part? Location? Are you talking about the mechanism in the column?

More info please on color, year interchanges, etc.

thanks
tim

oldsmobilia · January 24th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Actually, recently on ebay I came across a seller that has the red ones. They are being reproduced. I didnt bookmark it but next time I find it I will. I think the buy it now was 175 bucks.

7244too · January 24th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Found these on evilbay http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Class-Te...34Q2ec0Q2em322. Hope it helps.

toro68 · March 8th, 2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan68toro

I have looked all over, one place wants $255.00 and another place wants $395.00. Don't really want to pay that much, anyone have any ideas?

It you can even find this switch, you are doing good.

August 11th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
dan68toro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	68 Toronado turn signal switch needed I have looked all over, one place wants $255.00 and another place wants $395.00. Don't really want to pay that much, anyone have any ideas?

August 11th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Turn signal Dan, are you looking for the switch inside the column? Is this the plastic piece that clicks when you move the arm or did they use something else in the Toro? John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

August 12th, 2008, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Did you already check Fusicks? Every catalog they put out has an insert with hard to find items and unique items (ie. electrical parts, turn signal lenses, vacuum resivoirs, etc.). __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

August 12th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
dan68toro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	update hey guys, called all around today (usa auto parts, yesteryear, chicago auto parts, collectors auto supply and a few others) nobody has a switch. Guess I'm going to have to leave her in the garage until I find one. Checking salvage yards now for a used one. Mine is in rough shape, a kit did'nt help it. Keep your eyes peeled. thanks

August 29th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
dan68toro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	update Well, in my first post I listed that I found a few switches anywhere from $299.00 to $395.00.......That was from looking at part sites...and when I finally called on them they were long gone...years gone. I found out quickly after calling a dozen or so place that these things are obsolete. After about 100 calls I finally found a red switch out of a 68 Caddy. I paid $500.00 and didnt even blink an eye. I feel so lucky that I finally found one. If I didn't have tilt/teles w/cornering lights it would have been much easier, and less expensive. Thanks to everyone for their input

August 16th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Toro68 Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry I do not have this partin my stack of stuff. Jerry Adivisor for W-34 Toronados

August 27th, 2008, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
oldsmobilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 58	Couple of different switches for different applications. Red ones are the hardest to find. Also need to know if tilt travel wheel and front cornering lights. May be able to help you with used depending on what one you need. The red ones I know are the same ones used in the Caddies for 68 too so you might try that way. I paid big bucks for a red one myself but wanted to do the job once and forget about it.

September 6th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Headlight switch Paul, would you please tell me where this switch is located? I dismantled a 1967 with Tilt/tele and cornering lights last spring. I know the 1966 switch is attached to the column, but don't know about the 1967. Do you know if these were different every year? John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Chevy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished! Last edited by 2blu442; September 6th, 2008 at 08:58 AM..*

September 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Thank you for the information Paul, so I guess when I sold the 1967 Tilt/Tele column the buyer may have got a good deal considering the value of the switch! I have seen several 66-69 Toro's for sale as parts or project cars in the last year or so, I'll start looking for ones that may have this item. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

September 27th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
sharkeymark Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8	turn signal switch 1966 Toronado Hey guys don't give up the good fight yet. I need the same switch for Tilt/Tele without cornering lights. Anyone know where to get one?

January 23rd, 2009, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
RATCHETMASTER NO soup for you! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Mountain West Posts: 44	Can someone be more specific about this part? Location? Are you talking about the mechanism in the column? More info please on color, year interchanges, etc. thanks tim

January 24th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
oldsmobilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 58	Actually, recently on ebay I came across a seller that has the red ones. They are being reproduced. I didnt bookmark it but next time I find it I will. I think the buy it now was 175 bucks.

January 24th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
7244too Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmaus PA Posts: 100	signal switch Found these on evilbay http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Class-Te...34Q2ec0Q2em322. Hope it helps. __________________ No...It's not a Chevelle or a GTO! It's an Olds CUTLASS!!!

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