Posted April 9, 20177 yr comment_517673 Has anyone located a source for a replacement switch for the engine bay service light? I have two R&R's in work but one has a broken toggle. Thanks for any leads or tips. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr Author comment_517873 I'm bumping my post. Perhaps someone (one of our resident hoarders?) has a light that is beyond fixing but still has a usable OE switch I could buy. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr comment_517874 Those switches look relatively generic. Maybe there's a new switch you could use instead? Paint the visible parts of the switch like the toggle white to mimic the original plastic? (Or whatever color they used to be before they were bleached over time ) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr comment_517884 Let me have a look Jim. (Home for lunch with little time at the moment.) I may have one that is beyond redemption--- save the switch. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr comment_517886 I can spare a switch or two if none appear closer to home. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr Author comment_517890 3 hours ago, Captain Obvious said: Those switches look relatively generic. Maybe there's a new switch you could use instead? Paint the visible parts of the switch like the toggle white to mimic the original plastic? (Or whatever color they used to be before they were bleached over time ) Yep, as close as Fry's or the Shack (still open). Just trying to locate OE before I bail out for generic. Good tip on the paint. Looks like a Jim will be able to come through. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20177 yr comment_517901 Out of the 8 of these that I have, this one is in the worst condition. The switch seems okay. Yours if you want it Jim. Shipping would be about $8 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 13, 20177 yr Author comment_517910 2 hours ago, Terrapin Z said: Out of the 8 of these that I have, this one is in the worst condition. The switch seems okay. Yours if you want it Jim. Shipping would be about $8 PM sent. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 13, 20177 yr comment_517917 6 hours ago, jfa.series1 said: Yep, as close as Fry's or the Shack (still open). Just trying to locate OE before I bail out for generic. Good tip on the paint. Looks like a Jim will be able to come through. Right. I knew that. I was thinking "get it working" and not "concourse restoration". I should've considered the source.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 13, 20177 yr Author comment_517935 11 hours ago, Captain Obvious said: Right. I knew that. I was thinking "get it working" and not "concourse restoration". I should've considered the source.... It probably won't be concours but I'll try to make it as nice as possible. Got one coming from @Terrapin Z, gotta luv that unique PNW Patina! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 13, 20177 yr comment_517954 9 hours ago, jfa.series1 said: Got one coming from @Terrapin Z, gotta luv that unique PNW Patina! That piece came from the early 260 I found on Vashon Island. Surrounded by salt water and buried in the bushes. It takes years to establish a fine patina like that. The part is in the mail. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 14, 20177 yr comment_517960 I thought that deep rich red patina was from salt water. You just can't get that special texture and variegated maroon color from rain. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57477-engine-bay-service-light-switch/#findComment-517960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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