<VV> Signals Fixed! WAIT 1 SEC

[Bernie Livengood]

He's obviously talking about the striker plate that
fits over the column shaft under the steering wheel! 
--- LastHamlet <lasthamlet at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hod it, I hate to contradict anybody, or throw a wet
> blanket on a party, but I am looking at both the
> original, and 2 exact repro Boyne switches, in the
> physical being(in my hands right now)
> First thing is, that if there is a repair kit for
> this
> Boyne switch, it would still have to be removed from
> the column to do so.
> You see, the construction on these switches is like
> rivets of such... Or to be more exact, a
> swivel-like,
> center, flanged, hollowed out, set rivet, and the
> contacts are also riveted on.
> So, now with that said, I am at a crossroads of
> figuring out exactly how you did that
> replacement????
> I, for one, have come up with some really
> interesting
> ways of fixing things, but Looking at these
> switches,
> and I mean closely, there must somehow be a totally
> different column in your car, cause I cannot see how
> even removing it from the car, and disassembling it,
> could even help. Seriously, in my opinion, it would
> literally destroy these switches to attempt this
> repair... But, I will be the first to admit if there
> is something I am not seeing... 
> Of course, there are people with a lot better skills
> than I will ever have, so there is a possibility I
> am
> wrong.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Danny Barber
> Newbie CORSA Member
> 67 Vert named Wilma
>
_______________________________________________________
> 
> Bill, is this the Van's Salvage you're talking
> about:
> 
> Van's Salvage 
> N5561 Cty Tk E 
> De Pere, WI 54115 
> (920) 869-2320
> 
> If so, I can't seem to find an online catalog or
> anything for them. How 
> did
> you know to get this part from them? Do you have any
> pictures or 
> literature
> that came with it? As Danny says, it's a major coup
> to
> find this 
> replacement
> part.
> 
> --Ken
> _________________________________________________
> Danny Barber wrote:
> -big snip-
> Nonetheless, High Kudos on tracking down that part,
> as
> that is a lot 
> easier
> than a complete switch changeout, especially if all
> you have is broken
> plastic ears.
> All The Best Regards,
> Danny Barber
> 67 Vert
> 
>
________________________________________________________
> Bill H. wrote:
> 
> Hi all...a happy and prosperous New Year to all!
> 
> I'm happy to report that I was able to repair my
> broken turn signals 
> (lever
> wouldn't stay locked in a turn position) by
> replacing
> the cam, a $12. 
> item
> from Van's Salvage, part SM-15.  It's a perfect
> replacement).  I didn't 
> have
> to replace the switch or any other component.  It's
> a
> relief not to 
> have to
> buy a whole new switch! 
> -snip-
> 
> Regards to all...Bill Hershkowitz
> 
> 
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