63 Glovebox Light Socket
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Melting Slicks
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63 Glovebox Light Socket
I have ordered several of these glovebox light sockets over the last several months and none fit the hole snugly provided for it. What holds it in? It also needs to fit tight to provide a good ground connection. I am looking for one that fits snugly like it should. Anybody else have this problem?
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Melting Slicks
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This is the type I have received each time. https://www.zip-corvette.com/63e-glo...ht-switch.html
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
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This is the type I have received each time. https://www.zip-corvette.com/63e-glo...ht-switch.html
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
I suppose you could put a bushing in the receiver to bring it down to 64-67 dimension. Or maybe a trip to the junkyard to find a generic one off any car that's the right size.
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This is the type I have received each time. https://www.zip-corvette.com/63e-glo...ht-switch.html
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
As you can see, the part that fits the holder is smaller than the 63 type. Who carries the correct one for the 63 only? These suppliers don't recognize that the 63 is unique.
Thanks for the picture!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
I bought one from Tracy, still waiting to get it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372935141070
Hope it's the right size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372935141070
Hope it's the right size.
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I bought one from Tracy, still waiting to get it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372935141070
Hope it's the right size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372935141070
Hope it's the right size.
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One year only switch with the "fingers" to mount it. They were used in other GM cars of the era. Look on EBAY... Chevy, Pontiac, Olds, Cadillac, etc.
Tough to find one in nice condition.
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Do you guys have a part number for the right one? I couldn't find it in the AIM.
Update: Found one on E Bay...... Is this the one????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11564082589...=&toolid=10050
Update: Found one on E Bay...... Is this the one????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11564082589...=&toolid=10050
Last edited by 2KREDVert; Jan 12, 2023 at 07:46 PM.
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Do you guys have a part number for the right one? I couldn't find it in the AIM.
Update: Found one on E Bay...... Is this the one????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11564082589...=&toolid=10050
Update: Found one on E Bay...... Is this the one????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11564082589...=&toolid=10050
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Got it all together and works fine. Only thing is that shield gets very hot and its touching the cardboard above. Maybe I'll get an LED bulb. It takes a 57. Thanks for all the help!