Convertible top switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old June 17th, 2015, 05:07 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
coppertopgmc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 147
Convertible top switch

Looking to replace my convertible top switch on my 71 Cutlass, who out there makes the best and correct switch?
coppertopgmc is offline  
Old June 17th, 2015, 06:21 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Lady72nRob71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
If the switch is not physically broken, it can be disassembled, the contacts polished up, and reassembled with little difficulty. I have a thread on the procedure somewhere around here...
Here is one of them... https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post290285
And another:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-switches.html
While disassembly is different, contact repair is the same.
Lady72nRob71 is offline  
Old June 17th, 2015, 07:16 PM
  #3  
Mak
Registered User
 
Mak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 471
http://www.hydroe.com/Home.html
Mak is offline  
Old June 18th, 2015, 05:02 AM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
coppertopgmc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 147
My switch still works, but it must have a broken spring, it just rocks up and down with no tension
coppertopgmc is offline  
Old June 19th, 2015, 07:01 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
Lady72nRob71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
Originally Posted by coppertopgmc
My switch still works, but it must have a broken spring, it just rocks up and down with no tension
Take it apart and see what kinda spring you need.
Some mom n pop hardware stores sell springs. Any salvage and junk stores around that sell springs? There is one local place here that sells hundreds of kinds. If you can tell me the precise dimensions I can see if that place has em.
Lady72nRob71 is offline  
Old June 19th, 2015, 07:13 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
theoldsguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 121
I have a new repo switch in the box if needed$50.00 bob 813 267 5107
theoldsguy is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
steverw
Parts For Sale
4
March 8th, 2015 05:02 AM
ros6872
Parts For Sale
0
March 4th, 2015 09:58 AM
ros6872
Parts For Sale
4
October 31st, 2014 05:04 PM
Seriousfun
Major Builds & Projects
2
December 22nd, 2013 08:27 AM
mikemickunas
Parts Wanted
14
September 12th, 2012 07:15 PM



Quick Reply: Convertible top switch



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:21 PM.