Re: IML: 1968 turn signal switch availability

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Then please help Bradley by telling him where! I did an online search for
one and only came up with what I reported plus my personal experience.

Thanks!
Chris in LA


On 5/30/06 8:35 PM, jsadowski at jsadowski@xxxxxxx wrote:

>> From what I've seen, the non tilt switch is more readily available then the
> tilt switch at a much cheaper price.
> John
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> From: "Christopher H" <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: IML: 1968 turn signal switch availability
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> 
> If you think Collectors Auto Supply is overpriced, I can only imagine what
> Frank Mitchell is charging! I've always found Collectors to be fair in price
> (items that are rare are often expensive, I'm afraid, and the non-tilt
> column was pretty rare on the these cars) and he's always been willing to
> stand behind the condition of what he sells, something I cannot say for Mr
> Mitchell. He also sources things from other vendors, so when you see he has
> 20 of this part (which a search just revealed) with no price, give him a
> call and see what he can do for you.
> 
> Partsvoice shows other vendors with one or two of this switch in stock, so
> give them a call too. And don't forget to ask your local Chrysler dealer to
> do a search, since you already have the part number. You never know what's
> on the shelf sometimes!
> 
> And the good thing about an NOS turn signal switch, unlike, say an NOS brake
> cylinder, is that it still has most of its useful life ahead of it and
> likely has not aged by sitting on the shelf.
> 
> Good luck!
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown
> 78 NYB Salon
> 
> 
> On 5/28/06 7:49 PM, Steve B. at Imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
>> I got mine from Frank Mitchell.  The new one has been fine for two years
>> now so I would agree with you that NOS is the way to go on these.
>> 
>>             Steve B.
>> 
>> 
>> Bradley R. Teets. CPA/PFS, CFP wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello fellow Imperial lovers
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am interested in acquiring a new (NOS) turn signal switch for
>>> non-tilt Saginaw steering column.  It is 10 wire and according to
>>> Chrysler / Imperial parts book I have, it is part 2880829.  I can see
>>> that Collectorsautosupply.com has parts listed but they are often
>>> overpriced.  Do you have other suggested sources for these parts I can
>>> check.  I secured a used one from Murray Park which worked for awhile
>>> but it is now acting up which leads me to believe I should go to NOS
>>> this time.  Thank you for your assistance.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP®
>>> 
>>> 
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