<VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch

[corvairduval at cox.net]

So Bill, did you modify your existing steering column cup, or find and
modify a  replacement cup from another vehicle?

Frank DuVal

Original Message:
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From: Bill H. gojoe283 at yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:48:32 -0800 (PST)
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch


                                             B"H

I'd like to thank Kent Sullivan for his execellent article on upgrading the
factory Boyne turn signal switch used on 67-69 Covairs, to the better Delco
unit.

After going through 3 Boyne switches (they break every time you hand-cancel
a turn), I got disgusted and used Kent's procedure to adapt the steering
column flange (adding 2 new tapped holes) to accept the Delco switch, which
is infinitely better than the Boyne.  In fact, it's difficult to understand
why GM would even use such a terrible design on their 67-68 cars in the
first place.  My son drove my car last week and not only broke the locking
fingers that lock a turn, but the entire lever went limp and broke off the
switch almost completely.

Kent's article can be found in the July 2007 issue of the Communique, but
an updated version can be found on the Web at 

http://www.corvairkid.com/67-9signal.htm

The Delco switch is installed and works but I can't drive the car to make
sure the upper support bearing is installed correctly until the weather
clears.  Total installation time for a fat-fingered klutz (but who loves to
fix nuts-and-bolts things):  about 4 hours total, including tool collection
and cleanup.

CAVEAT:  If you want to buy a new repro Delco switch, DON'T order the NAPA
catalogued switch for a 69 Corvair!  It's the wrong switch!  Order the one
for a '67 or 68 Corvair (it works for the 69, which had the same identical
steering column), or even a 68 Chevelle, and you'll get the correct one.

Again, thanks Kent.  The Corvair hobby has some great folks who share their
experiences and it's great (I have plans to do some articles when I have
time).

Regards...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG

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