1958 Convert top switch

[Philippe COURANT <accf_clb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Denis,
Sorry but i don't have a spare top switch.. The wrecked car i've
is a '57 4dr HT so .. no switch.
Mine was also repaired (in Africa ?) but fortunately it works !
Have you try to ask one to Bob Hoffmeister (impparts@xxxxxxxxx)
or Lowell Howe ? They have convertible parts and i believe that
57..59 switch are the same (# 1779 802 but other Mopar switch
will work, difference is the knob lever).
Perhaps you could use another system which avoid burning of
inside contacts (current is around 40 A !). Try to find a small
"on/off/on" rotating switch (adapt the original knob lever) and
wire it to 2 strong relays ( i.e used for halogen additional
headlights ) hidden somewhere. So the current would be kept in
the relays and not in the switch. Don't forget to put the
original circuit breaker on the feed wire (or a 50A fuse !!)
I wonder why Chrysler didn't use relays to carry such amperage:
they used relays for horns but not for top or power seat..

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Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)
Imperial 57 Crown convertible
Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan

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