How many hate these plugs and switches?

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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How many hate these plugs and switches?

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I am on a quest to find an aftermarket switch I can make look good in the square hole.
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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The only aftermarket switch that will look right would be a reproduction of the original. Dorman sold (or at least has sold) them before.
From the parts it looks to be late 60's - mid 70's.
Post a picture of the bezel and we can go from there.
I actually like these metal switches as i can repair them easily.
So far the ones I refurbed are still working well.
As for the connectors, they are not bad, but old and probably hard handled in their life. Solder on a new terminal on that connector and you are set. I am sure someone here has one for cheap or check the yardes de' junque. I got a switch set from a 4dr 78 Caprice for next to nothing.
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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What year/model car is this from? Are you needing both the switch and the plug or just the plug? I may have something...

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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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65 98 convert. Switch mounts in large bezel that contains ash tray and lighter.
Where do you find the terminals that are inside the plug? The ones for the posts on the switch.
If I can find a way to install a mom on/off/mom on switch 25 amp inside the bezel, that is what I will do. Or break out the JB and repair it. Thats what I did for the 4 gang, (2 side by side) in the drivers door.
I was just ticked when I wrote the first post
Old Oct 18, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Got a Cole Hersee #55021 SPDT Momentary toggle switch 25 amp
Made a bracket, mounted to bezel, made a cover over square hole.
Next time use a switch with spade terminals. (couldn't find in town)
Not original 10 buck fix.
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