Re: Head light switch knob

[Mike Phelps <mikeph@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the fast reply Dan and Chris. I had to work at a little but it came out just as you said. After looking at the switch it looks like the coil on that dims the lights is breaking up. Is there a source for a good replacement for this switch?

-------------- Original message from Dan McCormack <mcwheels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> 
> Hi Mike, There's a spring loaded button on the back of the switch. Pull the 
> knob out all the way and press the button and then the whole shaft and knob 
> will pull out of the switch. 
> 
> Dan 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Phelps" 
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:52 AM 
> Subject: Head light switch knob 
> 
> 
> > 
> > Hello all, I am a new/old list member who has finally got all the 
> > computer grimlins taken care of and am back on line. 
> > I have officially started the restoration of my 65 Belvedere 
> > convertible. I had been putting it off because I enjoyed driving it so 
> > much (oh and no money too). Well it's in the shop getting metal work 
> > done and being preped for paint. I have all bright work, interior and 
> > engine and trans in my garage waiting for the freshly painted rolling 
> > shell to return. Then the fun begins. 
> > My problem at the moment is while my dash is out of the car I want to 
> > sand and paint it. Everything is off of it now except the head light 
> > switch. What is the trick to taking the knob off without damaging it? It 
> > dosn't have an allen screw like the rest of the knobs. 
> > There is probably an easy answer to this but I don't know it. Any help 
> > would be appreciated. 
> > 
> > Mike Phelps 
> > 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II Convertible 
> > 361/727 
> > Jacksonville, FL. 
> 
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