headlight switch

[lyndon sharpton]

the headlight switch for 68-72 cars is it still available from GM? an if so is it better than a after market?

[Joe L.]

Re: headlight switch

lyndon-----

No, it's not. The last "iteration" of the switch was discontinued several years ago.

[Jim T.]

Re: headlight switch

Lyndon might try www.joerayparts.com. The listing for this headlight switch is listed with the part number 1995191 which is the same as previous headlight switches I have bought from GM.

[Terry F.]

Re: headlight switch

Joe, do you know if there is any way externally to identify a 68 light switch from later cars.

At one time I had several switches for the lights. I believe the 68 may have had one less blade like terminal comeing out of the electrical connector.

I guess I am wondering if any part of the part number is located on the switch?

Thanks, Terry

[Joe L.]

Re: headlight switch

Terry-----

The headlight switch used in PRODUCTION for 1968 through 1973 was the same. It was GM #1995166. The switch used for 1974-76 was GM #1995191. The latter part became the SERVICE switch for 68-73 after the 1995166 was discontinued. The 1995191 was discontinued several years ago, but I think that it's reproduced by Bob Rush/Specialty Parts.

There is a difference between the 2 switches and, as I recall, it does involve a different terminal or configuration thereof. I don't recall exactly, at the moment. I have many NOS examples of both of these switches [none for sale], but I have not the time or the inclination right now to dig them out to compare them.

As I recall, the last 3 digits of the part number are stamped on a metal component of the switch. I'm not 100% sure about that, though.

[Terry F.]

Re: headlight switch

I recall the same thing about the last 3 digits of the part number. I will take a look at it. Thanks for the info, Terry