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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 12:54 PM
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Switch is below the flasher on the console side panel.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 01:02 PM
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Had a 66 many years ago with a switch under the dash near that location. It was a kill switch.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 01:03 PM
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Appears to be added. Chase down the wires and find where they go...
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 01:51 PM
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Approximately where the power antenna switch would be mounted.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 01:53 PM
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That side panel is from a 67 corvette for the vent cable.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 68ssconv
That side panel is from a 67 corvette for the vent cable.
^^^^^^^^This, switch is an add on, not factory.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Gavin65
^^^^^^^^This, switch is an add on, not factory.
Yes i agree, was just pointing out the side cover is for a 67 not a 66 side plate.
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My car is a 65. Somebody must have added a few incorrect things along the way.
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It happends, nothing that cant be changed back.
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My car is a 65. Somebody must have added a few incorrect things along the way.
Apparently.

Sometimes the auto archaeology can be a fun side project. At other times it can be a nightmare.

Have you priced out replacement wiring harnesses for your '65?
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Originally Posted by Redbird
Switch is below the flasher on the console side panel.
Tracked it down. It was a wire leading to where the left horn was located. It ended with a connection that at one time in the past had an extra radiator fan. There was a piece of tape with electric fan written on it. I have eliminated the wires and switch.
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