Alaskamax

Just wondering if it is possible to find a turn indicator switch(steering wheel)? I'm restoring a 1953 98 Holiday. And the switch that's in it is only working on one side and I really don't want to put a clamp-on assembly. Any Ideas on after market or working used?

TommyTheCat

First off! Gorgeous 53! Very nice custom paint scheme
I have a 53 88 myself.

Personally I have not had any issues with my turn signal switch or wiring. So unfortunately I do not have any good sources to find a replacement. Hopefully someone else can chime in with some suggestions.

I do know that on my car, sometimes if the contact between the turn signal light housing and the body itself is dirty or corroded the signal will not work properly.
It sounds for you it is the actual switch mechanism and or wiring.

If nothing else you could call up Fusick and see if they have any suggestions =)

Alaskamax

Thanks for the come back.I tried cleaning but it's broken down internally.Tried Fusick and they pretty much said "Good luck with that one". So I did buy a old Gm truck switch that I might try to McGuyver. You have a nice collection!!

TommyTheCat

awe shucks ... well, chances are if you disassemble and locate the switch mechanism, it will be possible to hotrod it somehow.

TommyTheCat

Just curious if you had any luck replacing or fixing the turn signal switch.
While doing some maintenance on my own 53, I looked at the mechanics of my turn signal, and it seems that if you can trace the problem to either the wiring or the switch mechanism itself, it should be fairly simple to fix.
Even if we are unable to locate a new/replacement switch, it should be possible to restore or rebuild the original fairly easily.

It may be possible that the contact points on your switch got corroded and are not giving a decent connection.

BeenThere

I have this one. NOS GM but no box. Don't know the part number. The bowl is marked "GUIDE D2-53" PM me if this is what you need.

BeenThere

Alaskamax

Thanks for the response. I believe that is off a 53 chevy. I ended up buying this mechanism (Blinker switch) on ebay.Now I'll have to make it work in the Olds assy.thanks again

Alaskamax

Ended up with a switch from a 55 Chevy, Kind of close but will have to re engineer the column assy. Thanks for the come back.

deaddds

If you have the part number i can see what i have. Ive got lots of 50s nos.

TommyTheCat

Let us know how it turns out!

I definitely feel like some of the other GM parts should be able to work or modified fairly easy.
The mechanism is fairly simple, so I'm curious to hear how it works out.

I try to go in and just clean and lubricate the switch as best *** possible every year or so, and it has never given me any issues.

Alaskamax

I wish it was as easy as cleaning.The original switch had been worked on by someone with no patience for detail.In my old industry we called them "OGRES " One who over tightens every bolt and could screw up an anvil with a rubber mallet! I'll let you know how it works,