1965 GT350 Dash Horn Switch?

I am working on a new switch, that while not exact, will be close.
During the winter I hope to complete the process.
Anyone with interest, please PM me so I can gauge interest for a small run.

Mike

 

Hi Mike

I sent you a PM long time ago but havent heard anything since.
Any updates yet?? Would like to hae one or two switches if they
are good.

Bye Jerry

 

I have not had the time to get to it yet, I have got the PM's from all of you.
As soon as I can get a reasonably decent looking unit, I will post pix with an original side by side for comparison.

Mike

 

Ok.

Thanks

Bye Jerry

 

I would be interested in one also, please keep me in mind thanks otto

 

Hi guys,
Some time ago, I bought a spare switch from a vendor
in the U.K. It looks like the original with two exceptions:
Bezel is plastic instead of metal and the rod that holds the
switch handle is plastic instead of metal as well.
See picture. Total cost including shipping was USD 17.00.
The company that sells them has them on ebay.uk all the
time. The original switch was made by Raydyot in U.K.
and was called a S-34 Signaling Flick Switch
Texas Swede

 

Those original switches are hard to see anymore.. Almost everyone seems to have a version of the replacement on their car. It would be great if somebody could take a good clear photo of their original switch and post it here. I had to create one from thin air.. I had always thought the original was a Lukas item .. It seems I was mistaken.
Jimbo


The picture is of my own reproduction switch

 

Hi,
Here are a couple of pictures of an original switch and bezel.
Can take a few from the installed one in my car later today.
Texas Swede

 

Tex has the correct one, An earlier post indicated a manufacturer that I am not sure is correct. I was under the impression it was a Bulgin switch.

Mike

 

Hi again,
Here is a picture of the switch in my 5S275.
Took about 5 pictures but the rest didn't come out
that good.
Texas Swede

 

Hi Bo

Can you meassure the outer diameter of the "Washer"?
I think we have one like this at work i only need to cut the threat
in it and file the two little outer grooves.
The switch itself i could make a mold out of a lukas switch and glu
it on my switch i found at work.

Bye Jerry

 

.736"

 

Thanks alot! Thats 18,7mm i check first thing tomorrow
morning!

Bye Jerry

 

Jerry,
Please remember that the horn switch placement for the R-model
was different than the one for the S-model.
Texas Swede

 

Now it´s getting interesting!
In the Shelby book from Tom Cocoran the R Model
hast a switch too just nut beside the radio hole its above.
What infos do you have Bo? Please don´t make any jokes
i´ve got a weak heart!

Bye Jerry

 

Jerry,
The R-models I have seen has had the horn switch
above the radio opening in the dash, quite far to the left.
Different positions, i.e. not exactly the same for every car, however.
All was the same type I have in 5S275. Raydyot S-34.
Maybe Bob Gaines can tell us for sure.
/Texas Swede

 

Hi Bo

I know that the position is different thanks!
They probably used the left hole for the dash cover.
Right?

Bye Jerry

 

Hi guys

Now i think i build my own switch. The nut for the outside is finished
and here i have made a sample for wich i need your help.
Could you give me the meassurements for A B C and D please?
And the width of the switch handle.
What you see on the pictures should be the switch from the side few.
I made it out of 1 mm thick alloy and will later have it milled on the machine.
By the way do you think the shape is good enough?? I made it only of what
i could remember from your pictures.

But for now please give me your answers pllllleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaassssee!!







Or what would be better make a picture exactly from the side so i have the exact shape. I print it and cut it
out on a paper thats enough for the guy who mills it for me.
<<<by the wa are the sides rounded??? Hard to see.
Thank you very very much for this!
Bye Jerry