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Old 02-12-2018, 02:19 PM
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I took the gauge cluster out of my 63 for restoration. The ignition switch light was missing and all I found on the wiring harness was a gray wire with a bare lead. According to the assembly manual, the wire should include an integral cover and light socket that screws to the gauge cluster housing next to the ignition switch. Does anyone have (or know where to get these parts (cover & socket)? I know that Suppliers like paragon and zip sell a replacement switch with light cover that will do the job, but doesn't look like the original. I'd be willing to buy a junk harness if it includes these pieces. Thanks
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Originally Posted by mikeyg
I took the gauge cluster out of my 63 for restoration. The ignition switch light was missing and all I found on the wiring harness was a gray wire with a bare lead. According to the assembly manual, the wire should include an integral cover and light socket that screws to the gauge cluster housing next to the ignition switch. Does anyone have (or know where to get these parts (cover & socket)? I know that Suppliers like paragon and zip sell a replacement switch with light cover that will do the job, but doesn't look like the original. I'd be willing to buy a junk harness if it includes these pieces. Thanks
throw up a pic. if its the same as 66 i might be able to help

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The 63 is different than later midyears - unfortunately its been a while and the pic is fuzzy but IIRC this is the piece....
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
The 63 is different than later midyears - unfortunately its been a while and the pic is fuzzy but IIRC this is the piece....
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I do not; I have one but the original poster needs one it seems
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Yup - that's it. Nice pics...
I don't know where you would get one though..
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Thanks, I was able to get one from Corvette Specialties. The pics will come in handy for my reassembly.
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Thanks, I was able to get one from Corvette Specialties. The pics will come in handy for my reassembly.
That's good to know; although looking at it closely you could have fabricated something that would be close

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